SI Swimsuit 2020 Rookie: Anita Marshall

Get to know SI Swimsuit 2020 rookie Anita Marshall!

If you had three wishes, what would they be?
If I had three wishes they would be 1) for everyone in the world to be granted a wish; 2) lifelong happiness; and 3) for me and all my loved ones to be immortal

If you could personally witness any event in history, what would it be?
If I could witness any event in history it would be when the world evolved.

Anita Marshall was photographed by Kate Powers in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by ViX Paula Hermanny.

What is something that you have never done that you want to do?
I would love to snowboard. It is on my bucket list.

What’s your most embarrassing moment?
I can’t say I’ve had an embarrassing moment. Whatever happens, happens.

What’s the most regrettable beauty trend you’ve ever tried?
I don’t regret any beauty trends I have tried. I loved it when I did it!

If you could hear one song performed live by any musician what would it be?
“Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross

What’s something people wouldn’t know about you?
Something people would not know about me is that I collect Harley Davidson shirts.

In a world full of influencers, who influences you most?
My mother has influenced me the most. She keeps me on the right track and motivates me to be the best version of myself that I can be.

What motivates or inspires you?
What motivates me is living a healthy life: watching the company I keep, eating a well-balanced diet, and keeping and being active.

Anita Marshall was photographed by Kate Powers in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Arrow + Phoenix Swimwear.

Do you have a self-care ritual or a creative pursuit?
I enjoy doing my nails. It’s something I do to decompress.

What’s the worst holiday gift you ever received?
I have never received a bad holiday gift. The fact that someone took the time to gift me makes me very appreciative.

What’s your guilty pleasure snack?
My guilty pleasure snack is undoubtedly potato chips! I could eat them forever as a meal of the day and never get sick of them.

Looking back, what advice would you give to your 14-year-old self?
I would tell 14-year-old me to always be kind to yourself and no matter what you are going through there is always light at the end of the tunnel.