POPSUGAR

6 Quick Facts About Myla Dalbesio, the Model Who Will Be Everywhere in 2017

Feb 2 2017 - 11:45am

Get ready — you'll be hearing the name Myla Dalbesio a lot more this year. Myla, who was Calvin Klein's first plus-size lingerie model [1] in 2014, landed another huge honor this week as a Sports Illustrated [2] rookie. The swim shoot took place on a beach (as expected) and the model's completely uncovered, save for a body chain and bikini bottoms. The moment was a special one for Myla, who has been vocal about media representation of all body types and sizes.

"I hope that this can be an example for other women to continue to stand strong in their convictions and not be afraid to use their voice," she said on Instagram. "And for girls in the industry, I hope this is reassurance that you don't need to have 1 million followers to be noticed. You can still be judged by the quality of work you do and the person you are. Which, I think, is something to celebrate."

Myla joins the ranks of other curvy SI ladies like Ashley Graham, who's known for celebrating her [3] "plus-size" figure, too. She even congratulated Ashley on her own swim shoot [4] a while back, saying, "So proud of you Ashley, and all your triumphs. It's been so exciting watching you ascend over the years." Here's hoping one day the two will meet. Until then, read on for some quick facts about Myla and then check out Chrissy Teigen's SI snaps [5] too.

Myla Was Crowned Miss Wisconsin Teen USA at 16

This sparked her interest in modeling.

In 2014, Myla Became Calvin Klein's First "Plus-Size" Lingerie Model

The images received backlash from customers who felt Myla's size 10 wasn't "plus size." She spoke out, however, and said women of her size normally aren't represented in the media to begin with.

This Year, She Is One of Sports Illustrated's Rookies

The model shared that this moment [6] has been "a goal" of hers for "a decade," writing, "And for girls in the industry, I hope this is reassurance that you don't need to have 1 million followers to be noticed. You can still be judged by the quality of work you do and the person you are."

Myla's Not Only a Model — She's Also a Photographer

Last year, she photographed herself for Playboy's first non-nude issue, called "How to Photograph a Woman."

She Celebrates and Supports All Body Sizes and Shapes

She wrote on Instagram, "So proud to rep for all the curvy fit girls like me who are underrepresented in mainstream media."

And Myla's a Strong Supporter of Feminism and Women's Rights


Source URL
https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Who-Myla-Dalbesio-43100662