8 Absolutely Stunning Photos of Kelsey Merritt in Great Exuma, Bahamas

Filipino model Kelsey Merritt made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut in 2019 in Great Exuma, Bahamas with Laretta Houston. She returned to be featured in the magazine in ’20 and ’21.
Merritt is best known for her work with Revolve and Victoria’s Secret. She made history by becoming the first Filipino model to walk the runway in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Currently, Merritt actively engages with her 1.7 million Instagram followers. She frequently posts her outfits of the day, modeling photos and her ski and surf adventures. The model is also an advocate for body positivity and often shares photos of her stretch marks.

Mara Milam is the deputy digital editor at SI Swimsuit. The California based multimedia content producer and editor joined the “swim team” in March of 2020. Mara is a lover of all things travel and wellness and is passionate about elevating the voices and stories of people often not heard.