Plus-size model becomes first Polynesian woman to pose for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, The Independent
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My flaws have become what strengthens me’
Yumi Nu becomes the first Asian plus-size model to grace Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover
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Plus-size company re-creates 'Sports Illustrated' cover
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue casts first-ever Polynesian model Veronica Pome'e
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Plus-size model becomes first Polynesian woman to pose for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, The Independent
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Newest SI Swimsuit Rookie Penny Lane Talks 'Gratitude' Over Photoshoot in Portugal - Swimsuit
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SI Swimsuit Models Padma Lakshmi, Yumi Nu Reflect on What It Means to Be Asian American Today - Swimsuit
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue casts first-ever Polynesian model Veronica Pome'e
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Newest SI Swimsuit Rookie Penny Lane Talks 'Gratitude' Over Photoshoot in Portugal - Swimsuit
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8 Stunning Photos of Polynesian Model Veronica Pome'e in the Bahamas - Swimsuit
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Meet Veronica Pomeʻe, Sports Illustrated's First Polynesian Swimsuit Model