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Victoria's Secret's first Filipino model hits back at critics who accuse her of 'pass
2018-11-09 21:00:33   (Visits: 1153 Times)
Kelsey Merritt. Image via Getty Images.
Elizabeth Di Filippo,Yahoo Canada Style•November 9, 2018
A Victoria’s Secret model is facing backlash after becoming the first Filipina woman to appear in the lingerie brand’s annual televised fashion show.
Earlier this year, Kelsey Merrit took to Instagram to celebrate her milestone casting with her more than 914,000 followers.
In an interview with Teen Vogue, the 21-year-old said, “It feels like a dream. Getting the show is the dream come true but being the first Filipino woman to walk in the show means I’m making history. The show is broadcast on more than 190 countries with models from 20 countries and I got chosen to represent my region. Blessed!”
Her father, Tyson Gay, is a five-time USA Track and Field Champion.
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