Kelsey Merritt

Before she was recognized globally, Kelsey Merritt started her modeling career at the young age of 15 in Manila, Philippines. Like most teenagers, she felt insecure about several aspects of her life. However, she was able to power through those insecurities and pursue her passion for modeling in full force. At 17 years old, Kelsey’s headshots on Instagram caught the attention of international model agent, Roman Young, who invited her to New York to try her hand at modeling in one of the fashion capitals of the world.

The way Kelsey jumped into the action was nothing less than a dream. Before she knew it, she had amassed a stunning portfolio that included work for renowned fashion powerhouses like Maybelline, Vera Wang, Uniqlo, H&M, and Harper's Bazaar, to name a few. She could also be easily seen on the pages of publications like L'Officiel, Harper's Bazaar, Seventeen, and the New York Post.

Kelsey Merritt entered the public eye and took her career to new heights after getting this position. She boldly carried the Philippines on her back as she walked alongside industry stalwarts like Candice Swanepoel, Gigi Hadid, and Adriana Lima. As the first person of Filipino origin to ever be chosen, Kelsey Merritt received her big break in 2018, she was chosen to walk in the Victoria's Secret fashion show.

Born: 1996
Nationality: Filipino-American
Instagram: @kelseymerritt