Sixtine Looks Angelic in These Sneak Peeks From Her SI Swim Photo Shoot in Belize

The 2023 rookie returns for a breathtaking feature in the 60th anniversary issue.
Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica.
Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

SI Swimsuit model Sixtine is back (and better than ever!) for her second brand feature. The year after her breathtaking, Mother Nature-inspired debut with photographer Yu Tsai in Dominica, the 26-year-old traveled to Belize with visual artist Derek Kettela for yet another marvelous photoshoot.

While on location, Sixtine donned a magnificent series of bikinis, one-pieces and monokinis and served the most ethereal vibes, complete with a glowy glam look and effortless waves.

“happy @si_swimsuit launch week to all who celebrate 👙,” the body neutrality influencer captioned an Instagram carousel, in which she struck a pose amidst rock formations, waded in lagoons and showed off her modeling skills and love for nature while laying on sandy shores.

“OMFG🔥🔥🔥🔥,” 2022 Swim Search winner Mady Dewey commented.

“I definitely celebrate,” 2024 rookie Berkleigh Wright, who was also photographed in Belize for her feature, added.

“This caption slays me,” fellow model Jena Sims wrote.

“I CELEBRATE AND CANT WAIT TO SEE YOUR PICSSSS❤️,” Hunter McGrady chimed.

“THIS IS EVERYTHING,” Miami-based DJ Xandra Pohl, who makes her debut in this year’s magazine, gushed.

“To me, being a rookie feels powerful and strong. I’ve always said that I never want to be just a pretty face as a model. If I have a platform, I want to be able to use it, and being a rookie allows me to do that,” the content creator told SI Swimsuit last year. “I really hope that in seeing me, people see themselves.


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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.