Denise Bidot 'would die' to be the first plus-size VS Angel

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Denise, 29, from Miami, Florida, appeared in an un-retouched campaign for swimwear brand swimsuitsforall earlier this year
The model broke boundaries at New York Fashion Week in 2014 when she became the first plus-size woman to model for two straight-size brands

Published: 09:31 EST, 4 August 2015 | Updated: 17:06 EST, 4 August 2015

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Plus-size model Denise Bidot is no stranger to breaking boundaries over the span of her eight year career in the fashion industry, and now the size 14 star has revealed that she is dying to grace the Victoria's Secret catwalk as the brand's first ever plus-size model.

The 29-year-old, who became the first plus-size model to walk the runway for two straight-size brands during New York Fashion Week last September, told Daily Mail Online that she 'would love to see a plus-size Victoria's Secret model' - and better yet she would like to be one.

'That is a dream job. Of course I would be honored to be the first plus-size Victoria's Secret model,' she said, adding: 'I would die to be the first.'

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Breaking boundaries: Plus-size model Denise Bidot revealed that said it would be 'so cool to see someone really curvy and confident' on the Victoria's Secret runway

Bathing beauty: The 29-year-old recently starred in online swimsuit retailer swimsuitsforall's stunning un-retouched campaign, which is aptly-titled Beach Body. Not Sorry. (pictured)

While newly-minted Victoria's Secret Angels Elsa Hosk, 26, and Jac Jagaciak, 21, recently told Daily Mail Online that they 'hope’ to see a more curvy-figured woman modeling for the world-famous lingerie brand, Denise said this is something she has been talking about for almost a year.

'How powerful would that be?' Denise asked, noting that she wants to see women of all sizes on the runway because 'there are so many women in between who need representation'.

'It would be so cool to see someone really curvy and confident on that catwalk and hopefully that is not far off,' she said.

And while Denise is clearly gunning for the job, the brunette-turned-platinum beauty said she hopes whoever gets the opportunity also gets of 'big, dramatic wings' so she can own the runway.

Picture-perfect: The model was proud to pose for the campaign, and didn't mind baring her stretch marks and cellulite for the shoot

True confidence: Denise, who is size 14, said she is 'proud to be curvy and be plus-size and have a place in this industry'

'Whoever she is, I want her to carry them proud,' Denise explained.

The Puerto Rican and Kuwaiti model recently starred in online swimsuit retailer swimsuitsforall's stunning un-retouched campaign, which is aptly-titled Beach Body. Not Sorry, however, Denise revealed that the shoot wasn't initially meant to go without photo editing.

'It was just such a beautiful shoot,' she explained. 'They must have seen something they didn't know they were going to see.

'I am so happy they saw that in me and thought I was perfect just the way I am.'

Denise said she is aware she has stretch marks and cellulite and noted that 'even as models we are not perfect'.

Model Denise Bidot stars in Beach Body Not Sorry campaign

Veteran: The Puerto Rican and Kuwaiti model has been working in the fashion for the past eight years

Ground-breaking: Denise walked the catwalk for two 'straight-size' fashion brands at New York Fashion Week last September, Chromat (left) and the Serena Williams Signature Statement collection (right)

'We are so past that now,' she added. 'It is about being confident in your own skin.'

Denise explained that it was freeing to do the campaign, and more importantly, she is 'so happy' other women are able to see what she looks like un-retouched.

While Denise believes everybody has their own journey to self-acceptance, she said 'it is such a huge problem that women are so programmed to feel that only one way is beautiful'.

'We just need women to be empowered and to be kind to each other and to be kind to ourselves,' she said, adding: 'No one is going to love you the way you love yourself.'

Denise, who grew up with her mother constantly yo-yo dieting and watching her weight, said she wants women to realize 'there is no perfect woman' and instead, choose to live in the moment.

Model behavior: Denise often posts behind-the-scenes pictures from shoots on her Instagram, including this snap with fellow model Allie Lewis

Embracing her curves: Denise (left) appeared in the recently-released book Curves, which celebrates the natural beauty of a woman's body

Proud mother: The catwalk star has a six-year-old daughter, Jocelyn. The pair are pictured together at Kids Fashion Week in October

During New York Fashion Week last September, Denise walked in shows for Chromat and Serena Williams Signature Statement Collection - two straight-sized lines. And the versatile model explained that backstage, people were so excited to witness history being made.

'I think we are in a really good place,' she said. 'I have been working as a model for the past eight years have seen how drastically things have changed.'

And as plus-size women continue to become more and more represented, some are speaking out against the term saying that women in the fashion industry should just be referred to as models.

Earlier this year, several Australian models banned together to encourage the media and fashion industry to 'drop the plus' one and for all. And while, Denise said she can see both sides of the argument, she personally doesn't have a problem with the term.

'I am a curvy woman. I am a size 14,' she said. 'I am proud to be curvy and be plus-size and have a place in this industry.'