Kelsey Merritt meets Adriana Lima, other Victoria's Secret Angels
MODEL MOMENT. Kelsey Merritt meets her 'inspiration,' veteran Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima. Photo from Instagram.com/kelseymerritt
MANILA, Philippines – Kelsey Merritt may have made history as the first Filipino to walk the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, but backstage, she’s like any other excited fan girl gushing over her idol, and sharing photos of it on Instagram.
In this case, Kelsey gushed over long-time VS Angel Adriana Lima, who inspired her as a model. (READ: Adriana Lima announces retirement from Victoria's Secret fashion show)
“Growing up watching the [Victoria’s Secret] fashion show, I wanted to be like [Adriana Lima]! She is such an inspiration,” Kelsey said as she shared a photo with Adriana on her Instagram on November 9.
“I can’t believe I get to say I’ve walked the show with her and all the beautiful VS models!!!!” she added.
On her Instagram stories, Kelsey also shared backstage snaps with VS Angels Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo, and Josephine Skriver along with VS models Kelly Gale, Josie Canseco, and Willow Hand.
WITH THE ANGELS. Kelsey posts a video with Angels Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo. Screenshot from Instagram.com/kelseymerritt
VETERAN. Angel Josephine Skriver shares a moment with Kelsey Merritt in between filming the fashion show. Screenshot from Instagram.com/kelseymerritt
BACKSTAGE. Kelsey Merritt takes a photo with fellow model Kelly Gale. Screenshot from Instagram.com/kelseymerritt
ROOKIES. Kelsey Merritt and Josie Canseco are both walking the Victoria's Secret fashion show for the first time. Screenshot from Instagram.com/kelseymerritt
FIRST TIMERS. Kelsey Merritt shares a moment backstage with fellow rookie Willow Hand. Screenshot from Instagram.com/kelseymerritt
She also shared photos of her backstage at the fashion show, donning the official backstage bra that all the VS models wear.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018 will air in the US on December 2. – Rappler.com
