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Yumi Nu Proves Why She’s an SI Swim Cover Girl in These 7 Photos From Dominica

The three-time brand model was photographed by Amanda Pratt this year.

Ananya Panchal

Yumi Nu was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica.

Yumi Nu was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica.

Yumi Nu made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2021, then made history the following year when she became the first plus-size model of Asian descent to land the cover.

The musician, who began singing lessons when she was 12, is also an emerging fashion entrepreneur and founder of plus-size clothing brand Blueki.

“I hope when young girls see my images, they see someone who can be confident at any size,” the 26-year-old said while on location in Dominica for her 2023 magazine appearance. “You don’t have to [fit] a specific beauty standard to be happy or wear little bikinis. Anything is possible.”

Below are seven of our favorite photos from Nu’s 2023 photoshoot with Amanda Pratt.

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Ananya Panchal

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast.