Quick answer
Who is Kelsey Merritt?
Kelsey Merritt (born 1 October 1996 in Pampanga, Philippines) is a Filipino-American model from Angeles City, Pampanga, and one of the most internationally visible Filipina models of her generation. Kelsey Merritt is followed on Global Watch, outside the numbered Global 50. Listed representation: IMG Models.
At a glance
How old and how tall is Kelsey Merritt?
Kelsey Merritt was born on 1 October 1996 in Pampanga, Philippines, which makes Kelsey 30 as of 5 October 2026. Kelsey Merritt’s recorded height is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in), according to Wikidata. Agency measurements can differ slightly.
- Born
- 1 October 1996 (age 30)
- Birthplace
- Pampanga, Philippines
- Height
- 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
- Nationality
- Philippines
- Disciplines
- Campaigns, Runway
- Agencies
- IMG Models
- Cast Index status
- Global Watch (unnumbered)
- @kelseymerritt
Birth date, birthplace and height from Wikidata (Q58813054), retrieved . Agencies from the listed sources. Profile updated .
The perspective
What is Kelsey Merritt known for?
The first Filipina to walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (2018); later campaigns for Calvin Klein, DKNY and Polo Ralph Lauren.
The published assessment
Is Kelsey Merritt on the Global 50?
Kelsey Merritt is followed on Global Watch, outside the numbered Global 50.
Each pillar reflects an editorial assessment of the published record. The weighted rating belongs to the snapshot.
Index Rating · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed
63.0
- Runway · 40%
- 55
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55 / 100 - Campaigns · 30%
- 72
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72 / 100 - Editorial · 20%
- 58
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58 / 100 - Cultural aura · 10%
- 78
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78 / 100
Evidence behind the assessment
- The first model from the Philippines to walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, in 2018.
- Featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
- Campaigns for Calvin Klein (February 2023), DKNY (December 2023) and Polo Ralph Lauren (August 2024).
New work and corrections can change the assessment. A profile’s confidence label describes the depth of its source review.
Sources to explore
The runway record
Which shows has Kelsey Merritt walked?
No show-by-show walks for Kelsey Merritt are on the Cast Index ledger yet; the sources above give the career record.
A source-linked selection across seasons, rather than a complete booking history. Open the source for the original record.
A show-by-show record has not yet been added. The source links above provide the available career context.