Look at her now! Bachelor star Leilani Vakaahi reveals secret weight struggle in her 20s as she flaunts her incredible figure in her first bikini photoshoot
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Leilani Vakaah was effortlessly glamorous in a slinky silver gown when she premiered on The Bachelor last week.
But the Sydney-based model admits she hasn’t always felt confident in her own skin and struggled with her weight in her early 20s.
The 28-year-old posed for her first swimwear photoshoot in January, which she claimed was far from anything she’d ever imagined doing.
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Look at her now! Bachelor star Leilani Vakaahi reveals secret weight struggle in her 20s as she flaunts her incredible figure in her first bikini photoshoot (left)
In 2019, Leilani became the first woman of Tongan descent to compete in the Miss Universe Australia pageant.
Leilani posed in a series of swimwear for label SIMPL SWIM this year – which have been supplied to Daily Mail Australia.
Letting her dark hair down, she showed off her toned stomach and a flash of cleavage in a range of crop top bikinis.
Confidence! Leilani posed in a series of swimwear for label SIMPL SWIM earlier this year – which have been supplied to Daily Mail Australia
‘After struggling with my weight in my early 20s, I can’t believe this is me!’ Leilani, 28, proudly shared the bikini pictures in January, which highlighted her toned stomach and pert derriere
Her pert derriere and sculptured pins were also highlighted by the label’s high-cut and cheeky bottoms.
‘I’m proud to have had the opportunity to work with this ethical brand. The collection is incredible, from the fit to the feel of the fabric. And after struggling with my weight in my early 20s, I can’t believe this is me!’ the reality TV star said at the time.
In March 2019, Leilani also claimed: ‘I never thought I would have the confidence to take part in Miss Universe Australia, but here I am! Proving that you can do anything you set your heart and mind on.’
Stunner! In 2019, Leilani became the first woman of Tongan descent to compete, and become a finalist, in the Miss Universe Australia pageant
Cute! When meeting Bachelor Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert (left) during the show’s red carpet premiere, Leilani (right) placed a lei necklace around his neck
The model previously worked in radio as an announcer for KIIS 106.5 and The Edge, but is now employed as a partnerships manager for Secret Sounds.
When meeting Bachelor Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert during the show’s red carpet premiere, Leilani placed a lei necklace around his neck.
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