Meet Nalu Babe Rebecca Vigna
Say hello to Rebecca Vigna, the 19-year-old Nalu Babe from Naples, Florida who’s now soaking up the sun in Miami.
You can find her on Instagram at @rebecca.vigna, where her love for beach days, bikinis, and all things bold and bright truly shines. What she adores most about Nalu Bay Swimwear? “I love how every girl can find something that fits their personality. The fun patterns, beadings, and styles are so unique - everyone can express their individuality and feel beautiful.”
Fitness and wellness are huge parts of Rebecca’s life. With five years of weight training and two years of Pilates under her belt, she’s passionate about taking care of her body and mind. She also loves cooking, baking, and making aesthetic coffee at home, which totally checks out, she’s minoring in Nutrition at the University of Miami! From running cross country to competitive swimming, staying active has always been part of her lifestyle, and it’s clear she brings that same energy to everything she does.
As a child, Rebecca dreamed of being an interior designer, and while her path has shifted, her creativity hasn’t gone anywhere. She describes herself as loving, passionate, and hard-working, qualities that show up not just in her modeling, but also in her heart for giving back. Inspired deeply by her late grandmother, a World War II Red Cross nurse and mother of eight, Rebecca channels that legacy into her own life through community service, including working with the Ronald McDonald House and visiting Holocaust survivors.
One of her proudest achievements so far? Getting into her dream school: the University of Miami. “It was my first choice and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else,” she shares. “To anyone applying - just go for it. You have nothing to lose!” At UM, Rebecca is a proud member of Alpha Delta Pi’s Gamma Delta Chapter, and she’s thriving in the balance of academics, service, and her modeling pursuits.
As for her modeling goals, Rebecca plans to continue working with brands, especially swimwear companies, while growing her social media presence. She’s a self-proclaimed bikini addict and loves that she gets to combine her passion for fashion with creative content. “Instagram is my favorite platform,” she says. “I want to keep growing my following and sharing what I love.”
When she’s not on campus or at a photoshoot, Rebecca’s living her dream day: a morning Pilates class and run, coffee at a cute café, a beach day, and getting glammed up for dinner with friends. She’s the oldest of three girls and says her sisters are her best friends. Her favorite shows include Gossip Girl, Riverdale, and Vampire Diaries, and she’s always down for a music festival, especially when house or EDM is playing.
Rebecca’s advice to younger girls is all about embracing growth: “You don’t have to fit into any mold. It’s normal to change as you grow up - explore who you are and what makes you feel most confident. That’s when you’ll become the best and truest version of yourself.”