The fashion industry has created a lot of beauty standards that are easy for us to fall into. Many of us strive to achieve whatever the industry labels as beautiful. When we do this unrealistically, it can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Anchilee Scott-Kemmis is an exception to this rule. To empower real size beauty, she vows to walk on a different path. She also constantly reminds us to love ourselves unconditionally. Here are five interesting facts about her.
1. Chilee Scott-Kemmis has a mix of Thai and Australian heritage
Anchilee Scott-Kemmis was born to an Australian mother and a Thai father. Prior to moving to Australia to pursue her bachelor’s degree, she spent her entire childhood and teenage years in Thailand. In terms of culture and values, she considers herself more of a Thai than a balanced bilingual.
2. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology
Anchilee Scott-Kemmis graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology before returning to Thailand. Her answers during the Miss Universe Thailand contest were praised for their combination of what she studied and her personal experience.
3. She is a plus-size model
Anchilee Scott-Kemmis was mainly active as a plus-size model in Thailand prior to this major achievement. In Thailand, she is featured in various publications and campaigns for clothing brands.
4. In high school, she participated in three sports
The beauty queen wasn’t your average varsity player. In fact, Anchilee Scott- Kemmis was captain of three sports teams, including volleyball, basketball, and softball. As part of Thailand’s national team selection, she also played for the team.
5. She advocates body positivity passionately
Models have competed in beauty pageants for years. Usually, they fit the definition of a beauty queen and what the judges are looking for. By challenging those perceptions, Anchilee Scott-Kemmis has certainly added a new dimension to Thailand’s beauty pageants. She spoke her passion loudly on stage. Anchilee’s new crown will hopefully allow her to redefine beauty standards in Thailand and beyond to celebrate diversity and individuality.
