7 Reasons Why Supermodel Ellie Gonsalves Is "The Next Big Thing"

4. Her Foothold In Social Media

In 2012, one of Ellie's swimsuits caught some criticism from the Australian press and made its fair share of headlines around the world. The Tomb Raider bikini, that was given to Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice, was on display in a photo that made the rounds on Twitter. Though Rice herself was criticized due to the swimsuit being too revealing, the fact is that Ellie became a Twitter star as a result of it. And of course, there is no such thing as bad publicity. With a following of over 128 thousand on Twitter, Ellie has a definite foothold in social media. That foothold should serve her well as her career continues to grow. Again, a big part of Ellie's evolution is improving her name recognition and the best way to do that now is by meeting the fans where she is the most accessible. Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and a host of other social media apps allow fans to get close to their favorite celebrities. This gives Ellie another opportunity to show who she is and what she's all about for the whole world to see. It's just another way that she is putting herself out there in an effort to connect and it's paying off.