The three Brazilian models Fluvia Lacerda, Mayara Russi and lNahuane Drumond. Premiere the second season of "Beauty XL" (Photo courtesy of E! Entertianment)
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There are three Brazilian models headed by Fluvia Lacerda that are changing the mentality of the skeptics showing that being an XL or "plus-size" model is not something fleeting, but that it is here to stay and they show it in the second season from the reality show "BellezaXL". The XL fashion industry has shown an increase in recent years.
Not only in the United States and Europe, but in Latin America.
Plus-size women are breaking out of traditional slim models.
Names like Ashley Alexiss, Ashley Graham, and Kate Wasley have excelled in the modeling world.
AND!
Entertainment premieres the second season of the
reality show
“Belleza XL” that delves into the daily lives of these three plus-size models: Fluvia Lacerda, known as the Gisele Bündchen of the XL fashion world;
Mayara Russi and the new member, Nahuane Drumond.
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Beyond the catwalks in XL fashion
Not only will the world within the fashion of these three models who spoke with Zona Pop CNN be shown, but she is also committed to transmitting the message of the body positivity movement, giving voice and representation to many other women who do not see each other. themselves in the media or in society.
“During the first season, the audience learned a little more about our personal lives and our jobs.
But some things remained pending, some things that were supposed to happen and that you will be able to see during this season, ”says Mayara Russi.
For her part, the new member of the program, Nahuane Drummond, assures that female empowerment and inclusion will be shown: "We seek to show that the empowerment of XL women is something that is here to stay."
"XL Beauty": Icons no, normal people yes
Being plus size models has not caused them any problem.
Rather, it has helped them expand the empowerment of strong women.
“I don't consider myself an icon.
I feel like I'm someone who makes other girls feel more represented.
I hope they can find inspiration in my life and that they can use that in their careers, ”says Mayara.
"There are many girls who want to start a modeling career and are not comfortable with their bodies and I always try to convey the message of the importance of self-confidence and being positive," she adds.
For her part, Fluvia does not consider herself an icon either: “I don't consider myself an icon, but rather a pioneer of a women's movement.
Thanks to social networks, we can get feedback from women who talk about the impact of my work on their lives, which is why I feel very satisfied ”.
Fluvia Lacerda, Mayara Russi and Nahuane Drumond, three XL models show that women can succeed as a large size (Photo Courtesy E! Entertainment)
Who are our XL models?
Fluvia Lacerda
He was born in Rio de Janeiro on July 31.
At 16 she moved to New York, where she was discovered by a production company while riding a bus.
Since then, she has worked as a plus size model.
He has done editorials for magazines such as Vogue Italia, Beautiful and Plus Model Magazine, as well as campaigns for brands such as Target, Marina Rinaldi, Lunender and Carmakoma.
In 2011, she was voted
plus-size
model
of the year by Full Figured Fashion Week, the most important plus-size fashion event in the U.S. The model was also the first plus-size model to star on the cover of the magazine. Playboy in Brazil.
Fluvia Lacerda, known in the world of XL fashion as Gisele Bundchen (Photo courtesy E! Entertainment)
Mayara russi
He was born on June 24 in Sao Paulo.
In 2018 she starred in an editorial for Marie Claire magazine and at São Paulo Fashion Week she gained great visibility.
At age 18, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, so he gained weight and had to quit his career.
After her second pregnancy, she reached 165 kg.
In 2015 he managed to find harmony and personal security and his career took off again.
Mayara rose to prominence in 2018 at São Paulo Fashion Week (Photo courtesy E! Entertainment)
Nahuane Drummond
Originally from Sao Paulo and a plus size model since 2016. In 2018 she moved to London to work on some projects.
Nahuane returned to Brazil to join the cast of "Beauty XL" and now divides her time between England and Brazil.
Among her main modeling jobs are fashion shows, magazine editorials, and campaigns for national and international brands.
Nahuane joins the second season of "Belleza XL" (Photo courtesy E! Entertainment)
Regarding the message that the models hope to convey to the audience with “Belleza XL”, Fluvia, who in 2011 received the Full Figure Fashion Week award for the best commercial printing model plus, assures: “It will be a message that will leave a legacy of freedom and inspiration to many women.
After seeing the lives of women who do not fit the old, archaic and obsolete standards, they will be able to see the world through a new window.
Don't miss the premiere of the second season of “Belleza XL” on January 14 at 10:50 pm for all of Latin America through the signal of E!
Entertainment.
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