Jasmine Sanders is officially Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year.
Following her spread in May’s issue of the popular magazine, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor MJ Day says she’s the perfect fit.
“The beauty inside matches the beauty outside,” Day explained at the time of the announcement. “Jasmine’s professional dedication is impressive. She shows up for this brand in an EXEMPLARY fashion. She takes being a part of the SI Swimsuit franchise very seriously. She is effortlessly chic, whip-smart, humble, engaging and a pleasure to be around.”
She added, “Her participation makes this brand better, and I couldn’t be happier to name her our 2019 Rookie of the Year!”
The model, who is known as Golden Barbie to many of her fans, took to Instagram to celebrate the honour, posting a behind-the-scenes video of her photoshoot in Costa Rica, writing, “This post is for all of the people that were there for me these past 15 years! We did it!! This is for all my family, friends, agents, managers, and supporters that have motivated and pushed me day in and day out.”
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In another post, she wrote, “This is wild!! All I can say is THANK YOU.”
Congratulations Jasmine!
