XANDRA Goes Full ‘Mamma Mia!’ in Stunning Ocean Video With SI Swimsuit

The DJ and content creator recreated Amanda Seyfried’s steamy beach scene while on set in Jamaica.
XANDRA was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by Frankies Bikinis.
XANDRA was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by Frankies Bikinis. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

XANDRA isn’t one to shy away from diving in—literally. To celebrate wrapping her sophomore SI Swimsuit shoot the DJ and model ran straight into the ocean, fully embracing the moment with the most iconic pop culture reference: a recreation of Amanda Seyfried’s steamy beach moment in Mamma Mia!.

The musician twirled, splashed and rolled through the ocean as she lip-synced to ABBA’s “Lay All Your Love on Me.” Captured during golden hour, the clip featured the “Body Say” singer kneeling in the sea, crawling toward the camera, then rising to her feet, tossing water into the air and running toward the sunset with her arms outstretched as waves crashed around her.

Watch the video here.

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XANDRA was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica. Swimsuit by Lybethras. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Dressed in a stunning cream and gold bikini from Lybethras, the 24-year-old embodied the free-spirited, sun-drenched glamour of the 2008 film. The breathtaking video, shared in a joint post from her Instagram and SI Swimsuit’s account, instantly transported fans to the shores of Greece—though XANDRA‘s version takes place against the lush backdrop of Jamaica, where she posed for photographer Yu Tsai for her return to the fold. The Ohio native made her SI Swimsuit debut in Belize with Derek Kettela last year.

XANDRA‘s connection to the franchise began in 2023 when she DJed the brand’s Miami Swim Week Runway Show, capping off her set with a surprise catwalk appearance.

“couldn’t end the photo shoot without a little mama miaaaa @si_swimsuit,” she captioned the mesmerizing clip we have been watching on repeat.

“The body 😍,” Jena Sims commented.

“The best video to start the day 🔥🔥❤️❤️,” Sharina Gutierrez chimed.

“So hot,” Katie Austin added.

“no one does it better than you,” Sixtine wrote.

“Hot,” Maria Georgas declared.

“Hottest,” Kit Keenan agreed.

“If I had a video like this it would be playing in my home on the TV 24/7,” One fan admitted.

“XANDRA WHATS 4+4????? BC YOU ATE HONEY,” another gushed.

“The water won best supporting actress,” someone else said, making a clever reference to the current awards show season.

XANDRA in Jamaica
XANDRA in Jamaica / SI Staff

In a recent TikTok, the Celsius and Victoria‘s Secret brand ambassador shared just how special her time in Jamaica with the SI Swimsuit team was and how upon finishing a photo shoot with the brand, she always feels “like I could run the world.”

Beyond modeling, XANDRA continues to dominate the music scene. The University of Miami alum, who now lives in Miami full-time, has performed at major festivals like Lollapalooza and EDC Orlando and has opened for industry giants including Calvin Harris and Diplo. Last year she also landed a coveted spot on Forbes’s 30 Under 30 list.

View more behind the scenes content from her time in Jamaica here.


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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.