A plus-size model has used her platform to call for more representation of "big girls" in television and film this week. Gracie Bon, a 27-year old-influencer notable for her and advocacy for curvy women, declared her intentions to start a petition demanding more plus-size representation on TV. Hailing from Panama and garnering an impressive Instagram following of 6.
8 million, Gracie shared a video on her account in which she appears on a TV show dressed in a fitted crop top and trousers that accentuate her curves. While commenting over the clip, she stated: "I don't get to see plus-sized on TV shows and movies. So this is a petition for all the TV owners to include more big girls like me.
" She went on to challenge societal norms, saying: "There's this standard that girls should be slim, and I say otherwise. We need to accept all body types, and the first part of this is including them in weather channels, new stations and Hollywood, of course." Further voicing her defiant stance, Gracie added: "I think that plus-sized girls are beautiful and their proportions shouldn't be criticised.
The big girls are taking over the world and I'm so proud of it. Would you like to see more big girls on TV?" The post quickly gained traction, receiving over 64,000 likes along with messages of endorsement from her followers, including one who enthusiastically responded: "Yes! Thank you for advocating for us!" One supporter chimed in with: "Yes, more representation. Not everybody is supposed to b.
