Meet Your​ Finalists

We travelled around the nation to find the next Robyn Lawley. It was no easy task, but here are your Cosmo Curve finalists…

- Robyn Lawley

VIVIENNE PALMA, 29 Melbourne winner

How did you hear about the competition?

My sister tagged me in the Facebook post, and literally the day before I was like, ‘Yes, I’m doing it!’

Have you modelled before?

I used to, but I struggled with my weight a lot. Even when I was underweight, people would say that I wasn’t thin enough, so it’s been difficult trying to fit the right mould. I think as time has gone on, I feel happier in my skin – I don’t mind showing it off anymore as opposed to before where I would hide my curves.

Did you have a lightbulb moment, where something clicked and you started to accept your body?

It’s been a bit of a process and taken years. Playing sport helped, and I’m also so lucky with my partner because he loves me for who I am. He’s had a lot to do with my confidence – he loves my curves!

What would it mean for you to win Cosmo Curve?

Everything! On the plane [to the Cosmo shoot], I started crying because this has been my dream forever. I want to be that person that inspires others to just be happy within themselves.

SARAH BOLT, 21 Sydney winner

How did it feel to win the competition in Sydney?

I was so happy – it felt so surreal at the time, especially being with Robyn Lawley, who is so nice and even more beautiful in person.

Have you always dreamt of being a model?

Yes, but I always thought, I’m too big and I’m too tall. Robyn was my first inspiration. I saw a newspaper article about her that my mum showed to me and said, ‘Look, it’s a Curve model,’ and I was like, ‘What’s a Curve model?’ but I thought, Oh, I could do that!