6 Adventurous Photos of SI Swim Model Robin Holzken in Kenya

The Holland native was photographed by Yu Tsai for the 2019 issue.

Ananya Panchal | Dec 16, 2023

Robin Holzken was photographed by Yu Tsai in Kenya. Swimsuit by Haus of Pinklemonaid.

Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Dutch model Robin Holzken wowed during her SI Swimsuit debut in 2018, when she traveled to the Bahamas with Ben Watts. The following year, the Holland-born model traveled to Kenya, and she returned to the fold in ’20 after being featured on the breathtaking beaches of Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands.

The 26-year-old, who began modeling more than a decade ago, has posed for major brands including Victoria’s Secret and GUESS.

“I really like to be in front of the camera. I get to be a different person every time, because I’m always given new characters. I love traveling, meeting new people, getting to know new people. That’s my favorite part,” she said about the pros of modeling, and added that there are also some common misconceptions of the industry. “We’re all human beings and not arrogant. Sometimes when you’re a model, people expect right away that you’re not a nice person. We’re not only like what you see in our photos. We only show one side in photos, but we can be the total opposite of that. It makes sense if you look only at pictures, but there’s more to it.”

The model has also tried her hand at influencing and content creation, and runs a YouTube page where she shares fitness videos and lifestyle advice.

“It’s funny, my vlog started because of Sports Illustrated, who asked me to do it. I tried and I was horrible at it,” she shared. “But my boyfriend told me to start doing it myself, so that’s how I’m doing it now. I think it shows a different side of myself, more than just photos, but what I like to do with my family and friends.”

Below are six stunning photos from Holzken’s 2019 photoshoot with Yu Tsai in Kenya.

Robin Holzken was photographed by Yu Tsai in Kenya. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Robin Holzken was photographed by Yu Tsai in Kenya.

Robin Holzken was photographed by Yu Tsai in Kenya. Swimsuit by Lee + Lani.

Robin Holzken was photographed by Yu Tsai in Kenya. Swimsuit by BFYNE.

Robin Holzken was photographed by Yu Tsai in Kenya. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

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Published Dec 16, 2023

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When she is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, Panchal can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. Panchal has a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Boston University.