Nov 25, 2025
From Bullying to Runway: Vernis Yeo’s Plus-Size Modeling Journey
Vernis Maliin Yeo, 27, never imagined becoming a model after enduring bullying in school over her body shape and skin tone. Of mixed Chinese, Peranakan, Dutch, and Indian heritage, she proved that confidence and passion can overcome prejudice. From Bullying to the Fashion Runway A single mother of a two-year-old, Vernis began modeling part-time before committing fully seven years ago, turning…