Ashley Byrd was determined to become a model – so she took on the role of a construction worker.
The Amite, Louisiana, native had big dreams that went beyond her small town, and her grueling gig not only gave her the funds she needed to make her goals a reality, but she developed a group of lifelong friends along the way. Now, those pals are cheering her on as she makes her mark in this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
Byrd, a finalist in the 2022 SI Swim Search, was chosen among thousands of submissions to be photographed by acclaimed SI photographer Yu Tsai. The winner of the annual casting call will become a rookie in the 2023 issue[Read more]



