Denise Mercedes

Denise Mercedes is a plus-size model and fashion designer, known for her clothing line with Rebdolls. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and is of Latin ethnicity, specifically Dominican descent. Mercedes launched her career early, at around 13 years old, and has been active in the industry for over two decades. She is the founder of the #becauseitsmybody campaign, a collaborative photography project that encourages body positivity. Her work has been featured on BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and FabUplus Magazine. As a Latin American model, she has amassed a following of 1.4 million on Instagram. She stands at 5'4" and has black hair and brown eyes.