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MANILA, Philippines – Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 and actress Mariel de Leon posted on Thursday, February 6 photos of her first fashion show in New York. The former beauty queen walked for Kim Kardashian’s Skims, her brand of shapewear.
“I still can’t get over the fact that I walked for @skims @kimkardashian for my first fashion show in NYC! Its so surreal to think that out of more than 1000 girls, I was one of the girls chosen to be part of the show,” Mariel said.
“In the past few years, I went through a lot of online bullying and body shaming… But I’m glad that what was perceived as something negative about me to many people was the very thing that got me here.
“I’m so proud to share this experience with beautiful women of all shapes + sizes + ages + colors. Its so amazing to see how the fashion industry here has evolved into a more inclusive and diverse one. The women who stand up for inclusivity, diversity, strength, and self love inspire me to love myself unconditionally and to be okay with the body I have. Thank you.”
In 2019, Mariel announced that she signed up with True Model Management in New York. She has since relocated to the city to start her modeling career.
Mariel is the daughter of actors Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong.
She’s made headlines for her opinions, particularly when she expressed dismay over the appointment of entertainer Mocha Uson as Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) assistant secretary. – Rappler.com
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