Ella Halikas Explained

Ella Halikas
Birth Date:Walnut Creek, California, U.S.
Height:5'7"
Haircolor:Brown
Eyecolor:Brown
Agency:Ford Models
Relatives:Eliana Mason (cousin)
Alma Mater:Washington State University
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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Ella Halikas
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Gabriella Athena Halikas is an American model, TikToker, and body positivity activist. A plus-size model, she appeared in adverstisements for JCPenney and Snapchat before becoming a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model in 2021. Halikas walked the runway at Miami Swim Week in 2020 and 2021.

Early life and education

Halikas grew up in Walnut Creek, a town in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is Greek American and was raised in the Greek Orthodox faith. She is a cousin of goalball player Eliana Mason.[1] Halikas studied at Washington State University before transferring to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she graduated in 2019.[2]

Career

In 2020, Halikas lost her job as a waitress at a restaurant in San Francisco due to the COVID-19 pandemic and moved to Los Angeles to pursue modelling and social media influencing.[2] She was scouted by a modeling agent on Instagram, based in San Francisco.[2] Halikas was featured in commercials for JCPenney and Snapchat.[2] Halikas later signed with Ford Models as a model and content creator.[3] In 2021, Halikas was featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.[4] [5] [6] She was photographed by Yu Tsai in Atlantic City, New Jersey for the magazine spread.[4] [7] In July 2021, she walked the runway at Miami Swim Week for Berry Beachy Swimwear, Cupshe, and VDM The Label.[8] [9] She had previously walked in Miami Swim Week in 2020.[9]

Halikas is a public speaker and activist for body positivity and confidence.[10] [11] [12] She uses her TikTok and Instagram accounts to promote body positivity.[13] [14] She partnered with the Canadian company Pebbles & Palms to launch a plus-size swimwear line.[15]

In March 2023, Halikas was featured in Robbie Tripp's music video for his song Basic Bro.[10] [16]

Personal life

In 2022, Halikas and plus-size model Alexa Jay were reportedly barred entry from The Highlight Room, an exclusive club Los Angeles.[17] [18] They posted about their experience on TikTok, claiming that they were denied entry because of their weight.[19] The video received over one million views.[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MY BIG, FAT, GREEK FAMILY *REUNION* VLOG. December 10, 2019 . YouTube. May 19, 2023.
  2. Web site: Rising Stars: Meet Ella Halikas - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide. Local. Stories. June 27, 2022. voyagela.com.
  3. Web site: Ella Halikas | Miami | Ford Models. fordmodels.com.
  4. Web site: Ella Halikas 2021 SI Swimsuit Photos. S. I.. Swimsuit. July 19, 2021. Swimsuit | SI.com.
  5. Web site: Secrets of Walnut Creek's curvy Sports Illustrated model. January 3, 2022.
  6. Web site: SI Swimsuit Model Ella Halikas Wants You to Know "Health and Fitness Look Different on Every Body". Maggie. Ryan. June 7, 2022. POPSUGAR Fitness.
  7. Web site: 5 Stunning Photos of Gabriella Halikas in Atlantic City. Ananya. Panchal. February 14, 2023. Swimsuit | SI.com.
  8. Web site: 2021 'Sports Illustrated' Fashion Show Was the Brand's Most Inclusive Yet. Holender . Samantha . July 12, 2021. US Weekly. May 19, 2023.
  9. Web site: Gabriella Halikas Took Miami Swim Week by Storm. Halikas. Gabriella. July 21, 2021. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The Arena Group. May 19, 2023.
  10. Web site: 127. Ella Halikas on Building Delusional Confidence, Overcoming Fear of Failure & Dating Insecurities. March 21, 2023. THE CONFIDENT COLLECTIVE.
  11. Web site: SI Swim Search Finalist Gabriella Halikas Shares Her Tips for Extraordinary Confidence. Cara. O’Bleness. January 31, 2023. Swimsuit | SI.com.
  12. Web site: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Ella Halikas shares where she gets her 'delusional confidence' from. March 30, 2023. Yahoo Life.
  13. Web site: SI Swim model Ella Halikas talks going viral after recreating Julia Fox's style: 'You have to own your body'. Stephanie. Nolasco. August 4, 2022. Fox News.
  14. Web site: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Ella Halikas Recreates Kim Kardashian's Vintage Swimsuit Look But 'On A Curvier Body Type'. https://web.archive.org/web/20220831234733/https://etcanada.com/news/925164/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-model-ella-halikas-recreates-kim-kardashians-vintage-swimsuit-look-but-on-a-curvier-body-type/. dead. August 31, 2022. Brent. Furdyk. August 31, 2022. ET Canada.
  15. Web site: Ella Halikas – BELLO Mag. George john. says.
  16. Web site: Las Vegas Rapper Robbie Tripp Shocks Rap Industry with "Basic Bro" Music Video. April 20, 2023. Independent Arts and Music Insider. May 19, 2023.
  17. Web site: After Being Turned Away From A Club Because Of Their Size, These Women Are Calling For A Change In Nightclub Policies. Alexa. Lisitza. November 29, 2022. BuzzFeed.
  18. Web site: Two plus-size models say they were denied entry to a Los Angeles lounge and 'no one wants to stand up for you'. Jalen Brown, Justin. Gamble. November 13, 2022. CNN.
  19. Web site: Body Positivity Influencers Ella Halikas and Alexa Jay Start Hashtag #NotTonight After Viral Incident at LA Nightclub. NowThis News. 14 November 2022 .
  20. Web site: Two influencers say they were denied entry to a club because of their size. Now, they're empowering others to speak out.. November 8, 2022. NBC News.

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