Philomena Kwao : (5)

" Fat is fat. This goes back to the word ‘plus.’ We describe things. We are humans, and we need to describe things. " - Philomena Kwao

" Women I’ve met in different countries have told me that seeing my face in magazines gives them the courage to love themselves. " - Philomena Kwao

" Torrid has given me an amazing opportunity. I can reach out to different girls and help them realize that they are beautiful, too. " - Philomena Kwao

" We are all beautiful. " - Philomena Kwao

" When I finally discovered the ‘Sports Illustrated’ swimsuit issue, I browsed through archives and saw a picture of an incredibly stunning model, Damaris Lewis. Her images inspired me, and I imagined being in the magazine myself. Never in a million years did I dream it would actually happen. " - Philomena Kwao