NRL star Kalyn Ponga made his relationship with swimwear entrepreneur Mimi Bowell red-carpet official at Wednesday night’s Dally M Awards, marking the couple’s first high-profile public appearance together.
The 28-year-old Newcastle Knights skipper was beaming as he stepped out with his new partner, who attracted plenty of attention in a breathtaking white strapless gown.
The figure-hugging design accentuated Mimi’s elegant silhouette, while a dramatic train brought an added sense of glamour to her sophisticated ensemble.
Posing beside Kalyn, she commanded the cameras and made a striking red-carpet debut as the NRL star’s glamorous new partner.
Mimi, co-founder of Imana Swim, completed her polished appearance with voluminous brunette waves and flawless makeup.
A sleek matching clutch finished the show-stopping look as she smiled alongside Kalyn, appearing relaxed and delighted to be by his side.
NRL star Kalyn Ponga made his relationship with swimwear entrepreneur Mimi Bowell red-carpet official at Wednesday night’s Dally M Awards, marking their first high-profile appearance as a couple. Both pictured
The 28-year-old Newcastle Knights skipper was all smiles with his new partner, who turned heads in a breathtaking white strapless gown
The couple, who were first linked following a loved-up trip to New Zealand earlier this month, appeared inseparable as they posed affectionately for photographers, offering a glimpse of a new rugby league power couple.
Their red-carpet appearance came after reports earlier this month suggested Kalyn had found a new romance, following his appearance in a series of cosy photos with Australian swimwear entrepreneur Mimi Bowell.
The Newcastle Knights captain sparked speculation when Mimi shared a loved-up Instagram carousel from their recent New Zealand getaway, showing the pair looking close throughout the trip.
Mimi, who has more than 6,000 Instagram followers, kept the caption simple, writing: ‘passport stamped.’
The post featured affectionate images of the pair exploring Auckland, including one in which Kalyn wrapped an arm around Mimi as they posed for the camera.
In another selfie, the NRL star grinned broadly while Mimi puckered up beside him as they walked through the city.
A further image showed them leaning towards each other on a street corner, with Mimi wearing a cropped beige jacket and relaxed blue jeans.
Mimi’s friends also appeared quick to celebrate the apparent new relationship.
Mimi, co-founder of Imana Swim, looked radiant with her brunette hair styled in voluminous waves and her makeup flawlessly finished
She completed the glamorous ensemble with a sleek matching clutch and smiled happily beside Kalyn
‘It’s OFFICIALLLL,’ one friend wrote beneath the post, prompting another to respond: ‘YES.’
Mimi is a model, content creator and entrepreneur who co-founded Adelaide-based swimwear label Imana Swim with her sister.
The brand has amassed a sizeable social media following, with almost 45,000 followers on Instagram.
Kalyn was most recently reported to have been dating Newcastle paramedic Gaby Dunn.
He has also previously been romantically linked to Sydney model Matisse De Giorgi.
