Sharina Gutierrez Is All About Love on the Miami Swim Week Runway

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Sharina Gutierrez, a 2023 Swim Search finalist, made a splash on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at Miami Swim Week on Friday, July 7, wearing a custom one-piece and a Nia Lynn bikini.

Gutierrez, a California native who is of Filipino descent, is a model, entrepreneur, sound guide and mom of three. She began modeling at the age of 12 and has since worked with major brands including Ralph Lauren, Estee Lauder, Rimmel London and Reebok. The 32-year-old has built her platform around advocating for self-love and kindness.

She is the founding member of of Mama Mantra, a newly-launched family brand that encourages parents and children to spread positivity and break barriers. She is also a partner in a manufacturing company that helps existing brands, influencers, athletes and celebrities create successful brands by offering resources to push their companies to the next level.

Gutierrez is one of seven finalists in this year’s SI Swimsuit open casting call.

Shop Sharina Gutierrez’s Miami Swim Week runway looks

Custom one-piece from Ark Swimwear that reads “Love Always Wins”

Sharina Gutierrez.

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Nia Lynn, Tulum String Top, $72 and Tulum String Bottom, $72 (shopnialynn.com).

Sharina Gutierrez.

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Miami Swim Week is an annual event where brands can display their latest summer swimwear lines and designers, as well as models, can gain global exposure.

SI Swimsuit’s events began on Friday with a panel discussion featuring 2023 rookie Nicole Williams English and fellow female business owners who discussed how they built their brands. For a full summary of the day’s events, click here.

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