Christina Nadin is second Filipina to walk Victoria’s Secret runway

MANILA, Philippines, October 20 ------ Filipino-Irish-British model Christina Nadin made history as the second Filipina to walk the runway of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, eight years after fellow Filipina model Kelsey Merritt broke ground at the fashion event.

Nadin made her debut during the Pink segment of the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 18 (Monday in Manila), bringing Filipino representation to one of the fashion industry’s most widely recognized runway productions.

Before her appearance, Nadin shared the news with her followers on Instagram, posting a video of the moment she learned she had been selected for the show. She also shared a celebratory cake bearing the message “Congrats! VS Angel!” “Secret’s out. Mum, I’m walking the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” she wrote in the caption. Her runway debut follows Merritt’s historic appearance in 2018 Nadin’s participation marks another milestone for Filipino models on the international fashion stage.

Born on March 7, 1995, in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, Nadin has Filipino roots through her mother, who is from Legaspi, Albay, and Irish-British heritage through her father. The model is also a digital creative.

The 2026 show featured an international lineup of established models, with American model Bella Hadid opening the presentation. Other runway regulars included Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Gigi Hadid, Alex Consani, Anok Yai, Ashley Graham, Joan Smalls, Elsa Hosk, Alessandra Ambrosio and Paloma Elsesser.

Barbara Palvin also returned to the runway for her fifth season in the show, following the birth of her first child with husband Dylan Sprouse.

The production featured musical performances by Megan Moroney, Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae and Katseye. Reality television personality Kylie Jenner made her runway debut wearing the Fantasy Bra, reportedly valued at $50 million. Among those who attended the event at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles was Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

Source: manilatimes.net