Winnie Harlow, the supermodel with vitiligo, is the new star of Sprite's television ad - a double series also featuring restaurateur and TV food personality Eddie Huang.
Writing on their Instagram, the soft drinks brand describe ambassador Harlow as a "dream chaser and groundbreaker," who "defined herself before giving others the chance."
The casting is a great step for diversity - but also a smart one, considering the Toronto-born model's stunning looks and huge social media presence.
Check out the ad in full below:
Harlow, 21, was quick to share the good news on her Twitter, posting a behind-the-scenes still from the video shoot.
But she wasn't the only one getting excited, with her legion of fans taking to social media to report on spotting their favourite star on TV:
Writing on their Instagram, the soft drinks brand describe ambassador Harlow as a "dream chaser and groundbreaker," who "defined herself before giving others the chance."
The casting is a great step for diversity - but also a smart one, considering the Toronto-born model's stunning looks and huge social media presence.
Check out the ad in full below:
"Wanted" instrumental in the new Sprite commercial with @winnieharlow! #ObeyYourThirst pic.twitter.com/DR8ijkNwhr
— Kehlani Updates (@YSBHDAILY) January 23, 2016Harlow, 21, was quick to share the good news on her Twitter, posting a behind-the-scenes still from the video shoot.
My @Sprite Winnie Harlow commercial just dropped! Look out for it on Tv https://t.co/9SbV7aJMXd pic.twitter.com/x7sWKWq8NX
— ChantelleWinnie♔ (@winnieharlow) January 22, 2016But she wasn't the only one getting excited, with her legion of fans taking to social media to report on spotting their favourite star on TV:
I just saw @winnieharlow on a Sprite commercial. I love it. You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Survivor♥力 (@LiveSTRONG212) January 25, 2016@winnieharlow in the new Sprite commercial tho
— YungWestAfricanGirl (@MsAdiLongLegz) January 25, 2016@Sprite's commercial with @winnieharlow and it has Kehlani's music playing is just bomb tbh
— SV (@ShawnValentine_) January 25, 2016Did I just see @winnieharlow on a Sprite commercial?? Is it wrong I got so excited?? #queen
— Tori Paige (@ToriTaboo) January 26, 2016@winnieharlow new Sprite commercial is bomb . And yass with the Kehlani music in the background
— Colbi (@xxcolbiixx) January 19, 2016SEE ALSO:
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