Model Nyome Nicholas-Williams, from London, said the picture of her used in the body positivity campaign was taken from her Instagram profile without her permission
Nyome Nicholas-Williams said she was angry when she saw the campaign with her image. Pic: Spanish GovernmentA British model says she is"angry" and"frustrated" after her image was used without permission by the Spanish government in a body positivity campaign.
The equality ministry's advert has received praise for featuring diverse women of different shapes and sizes on the beach. However, Nyome Nicholas-Williams, from London, said the picture of her used in the campaign was taken from her Instagram profile without her permission. The 30-year-old said the artist behind the image has apologised and told her she will be paid, but she has not heard from the Spanish government.
"I was shocked and saddened because it has happened to me before, and I was angry because the lack of awareness is staggering," she told Sky News."I was very annoyed. It is frustrating because my agency work hard to make sure my image use is done properly, the fact they've not paid is frustrating.
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