Marilyn Melo

About Marilyn Melo

Marilyn Melo is a highly successful professional, published, fashion, swimwear and lingerie model, digital creator, and entrepreneur. Known for breaking barriers as a petite and curvy model in a highly competitive market, she has amassed a massive social media following by pairing high-fashion aesthetics with lifestyle content, natural vibes, and entrepreneurial ventures. She is represented by the powerhouse agency Wilhelmina Models (Los Angeles and Miami divisions) and NTA Talent. She is a native of the Dominican Republic and grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She often references her mixed Dominican 🇩🇴 and Jamaican 🇯🇲 heritage. She was discovered by a modeling scout and the owner of GotTheLook.com at a restaurant in Philadelphia in 2017. She was also enlisted in the United States' military.

Marilyn has successfully translated her modeling career into independent entrepreneurial and philanthropic initiatives:
• By Marilyn Melo: Her signature fashion brand specializing in cowhide leather bags, custom bikinis, and form-fitting jumpsuits.
• Diosa Beauty Salon: A full-service, brick-and-mortar luxury hair salon located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It features her exclusive signature hair care and lip product lines.
• The Hand Me Dwn: A digital virtual thrift storefront where Marilyn sells items directly from her personal wardrobe collection.
• Melo Rodriguez Foundation: A non-profit organization co-founded alongside her family. The foundation uses profits from her businesses and thrift store to fund academic scholarships, mentorship programs, and emergency donations for underprivileged youth in the Dominican Republic.

As an elite influencer, she frequently serves as a campaign face and commercial partner for global fashion and cosmetic giants:
• PrettyLittleThing: Starred in and launched a massive capsule collection titled "The Marilyn Melo Edit" in May 2022.
• Fashion Nova: Longtime partner and frequent campaign model.
• SKIMS: Featured model for Kim Kardashian's lifestyle and shapewear brand, including its Faux Leather collection.
• True Religion: Headline model for global denim and streetwear campaigns.
• Other Notable Partners: IamGia, Nike (KicksUSA shoots), and editorial covers including King Magazine, Urban Magazine and Dopeness Magazine.