PALOMA JIMENEZ

Paloma Jimenez was born on August 22, 1983 in Acapulco, Mexico. She is 24 years old. Her measurements are 33-24-35 and stands 5′10″. Pal0

Paloma Jimenez and her boyfriend, The Fast and the Furious star Vin Diesel, welcomed a baby girl on April 2nd, according to PEOPLE. Particulars regarding the baby were not released.

MAGDALENA FRACKOWIAK

Magdalena Frackowiak is a Polish fashion model who began appearing on international runways in 2006.

Frackowiak was sixteen when her mother sent her pictures to a Warsaw agency's modeling contest. She won, and was scouted by Darek Kumosa of the Model Plus Agency. Her first paid assignment was for Machina magazine. As of July 17, 2008 Frackowiak is ranked #23 on models.com Top 50. She is currently signed with DNA Models in New York.

She stars or features prominently in all the 2008 Ralph Lauren, Allessandro Dell'Acqua and Oscar de la Renta print campaigns.

KELLY BROOK

Kelly Brook, British model, actor and TV presenter has won the award for world's sexiest women, based on a survey conducted by Britain's FHM magazine.
Born Kelly Parsons on November 23, 1979, in Rochester, Kent, England, she is the daughter of Sandra, a cook, and Ken, a scaffolder. Ken Parsons died from cancer in November 2007, during Brook's time on Strictly Come Dancing.
Kelly attended The Thomas Aveling School in Warren Wood, Rochester, Kent. After leaving school in Rochester, Brook studied at the Italia Conti stage school in London for three years before becoming a professional model.

LUJAN FERNANDEZ

Lujan Fernandez came into this world in 1979 in Argentina. She grew up with an affinity for acting and from early childhood was involved with several local television programs. It seemed like a career in front of the camera was not unrealistic and throughout high school, this is where Fernandez was headed.

Her plans all changed in Uruguay, however, when she was 14 years old. As she was tanning on the beach, a scout could not help but notice this beautiful girl and her potential for modeling success. He approached, told her how unique she was, and they exchanged information. After consulting with her parents upon arrival back home, Fernandez decided to try out this new opportunity. Many will note that this discovery is eerily similar to countrywoman Yamila Diaz-Rahi's.

DANIELLE OVERGAAG

Amsterdam's Danielle Overgaag has a BA in Management & Organization and is the host of "StudioSport". She was born in Gravenzande and resides in Amerstam. Her favorite things are working, travelling, and her dog Boey. Her favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber and she currently works on Amsterdam television.

JULIANA SILVEIRA

Juliana Bragança Saúda Silveira, better known as Juliana Silveira (born March 12, 1980 in Santos (São Paulo), Brazil), is a Brazilian actress and singer. She began her acting career on a famous teen Brazilian telenovela Malhação. In 2005 Juliana starred in the musical soap opera for kids Floribella which also have recorded songs for the soundtrack

CHRISTA MILLER

Christa Miller followed her mother's show business footsteps despite her father's hopes for a law career. Her first role was on TV series "Kate and Allie" (1984) at 16. Other TV credits include "Northern Exposure" (1990), "Seinfeld" (1990) and "Party of Five" (1994).

CINDY MORGALIS

Cindy Margolis was voted the most downloaded woman ever in 1999 by the Guiness Book of World Records. She gained fame on the big screen as Fembot in "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" (1997) and currently hosts "The Cindy Margolis Show" (2000).

DONNA D ERRICO

Donna D'Errico (born March 30, 1968) is an American actress and model. She was chosen Playboy Playmate of the Month for September 1995.D'Errico was born in Dothan, Alabama and spent her childhood in Columbus, Georgia. She is a 1986 graduate of Pacelli High School in Columbus.D'Errico's greatest fame is derived from her role on the television series Baywatch. She was also a host of the show Battlebots and starred in Candyman: Day of the Dead. For a time, D'Errico ran Zen Spa, a day spa in Calabasas, California.D'Errico was married to Nikki Sixx, the bassist from the American rock band Mötley Crüe. The song "Rocketship" on Mötley Crüe's seventh album Generation Swine is dedicated to D'Errico. Performed by Nikki Sixx, he reportedly wrote the song about the first time he ever told D'Errico that he loved her. Together they have one daughter, Frankie-Jean Sixx, although collectively they have raised their five children together. On April 27, 2006, D'Errico filed for divorce. Previously the couple had separated then reconciled.

ERIN ELLINGTON

Like many success stories, Erin Ellington’s multi-faceted life cannot be captured fully in the unidimensional photographs that reveal only her rare beauty. “It was hard work,” Erin commented. “I grew up in the small farm town of Adel, Iowa, one of seven children of German, French, Dutch and Cherokee Indian descent. My father passed away when I was young. What I’ve achieved has been the result of a positive attitude in the face of adversity.”The elusive combination of brains, tenacity and rare beauty helped Erin achieve her goals. In high school, Erin captured academic honors while also serving as captain of the cheerleading squad and competing on the girls’ golf team, as well as being elected Homecoming Queen. Erin went on to earn combined degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Cornell College, a private school in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Following graduation, Erin worked in numerous professions – as a flight attendant, as a youth crisis counselor, and even as a funeral home’s family service counselor – until realizing her lifelong goal of modeling was within reach.

KRISTINA KOVARI

FARAH SUMMERFORD

Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Farrah Summerford is known for her short bright blonde hair and unique features.

KATHY IRELAND

Kathy Ireland began modelling at age 17 and was Sports Illustrated 25th Anniversary Swimsuit Issue cover model in 1989. 1995 marked the 12th year that she had modelled for the magazine's special edition.Kathy has her own line of clothing at K-Mart along with calendars and fitness videos. She is currently a contributing editor for Fitness magazine.

CORI NADINE

Her ethnic make up includes Filipino, Irish, and Navajo Indian ancestry. Ms. Nadine's build makes it possible for her to appear very feminine, or very muscular, depending on whether she flexes her muscles or not.

NOMIE LENOIR

Nomie Lenoir (born September 19, 1979) is a French supermodel and actress. She was born in the town of Versailles, 25km west of Paris. She is the daughter of a French father and a French mother coming from the French island of La Runion and who, like many Runionais, is of Madagascan descent.

EMINA CUNMULAJ

Emina Cunmulaj (Albanian:Emina Çunmulaj;(born September 12th, 1984) is an Albanian - American supermodel famous for her appearances in advertisements by reputable fashion companies.Emina Cunmulaj was born in Michigan, United States to Albanian parents, but moved to Montenegro, then part of Yugoslavia, at age of four. Cunmulaj speaks fluent Montenegrin and Albanian as a result.She was discovered by Elite Model Management after becoming a semi finalist in the Elite Model Look Yugoslavia 2001 and topping the Elite Model Look Contest 2001. However, Elite Model Management is no longer her mother agency. She resided in Yugoslavia until the age of seventeen, and then returned to the United States. Since her discovery, she has posed for reputable brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Dooney & Bourke, Enzo Angiolini, H&M, and Just Cavalli, a less expensive line launched by Roberto Cavalli. She also struts down the runways of Kenneth Cole and Carolina Herrera.

ISABELI FONTANA

Isabeli Bergossi Fontana (born on July 4, 1983 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a Brazilian supermodel.
In 1996, she made it to the finals of the Elite Model Look Contest when she was just 13. She moved from Brazil to Milan in 1997 to start her modelling career. In 1999, at the age of 16, she appeared in the Victoria’s Secret lingerie catalogue. This created a huge controversy as Victoria’s Secret had earlier stated that its policy was not to sign models younger than 21 years. However, the publicity generated by this controversy proved beneficial to Isabeli and she quickly rose to fame. Following the Victoria’s Secret shoot, she was signed by the likes of Versace, Ralph Lauren and Valentino. She has modelled for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Marie Claire, ELLE and Vogue. She is currently living in Brazil with her new husband, TV actor and model Henri Castelli, after she separated from her former husband Alvaro Jacomossi, who is also a model. She has a son called Zion from her marriage with Alvaro Jacomossi. She is currently pregnant with her second child which is believed to be a girl.

IZABEL GOULART

Izabel Goulart is Victoria’s newest secret. This Brazilian bombshell has been on a roll since showing off her remarkable assets at the 2005 edition of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.Izabel Goulart was born on October 23, 1984, in São Carlos, Brazil. Blessed with a flawless physique and a fetching smile, it didn’t take long before she was discovered. “I was with my mother buying groceries in the center of my city when a hairdresser suggested that I should become a model,” she recalls. “So I moved to São Paulo and started modeling.”Although she’s one of Brazil’s top exports, Izabel’s professional career got off to an inauspicious start when she experienced a wardrobe malfunction during her first runway show.

CHRISTIE BRINKLEY

Christie Brinkley first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated's infamous swimsuit issue in 1979. She also made the cover in 1980 and 1981, becoming the first model to appear on 3 consecutive covers. Her supermodel career spans 4 marriages, 3 kids and more than 20 years.

HEATHER STEWART

Born in England, Heather Stewart-Whyte has some American Indian in her heritage that adds to her good looks. She began modelling in 1989 and has worked for agencies such as Elite and Storm.

GEORGINA GRENVILLE

At the age of 14 Grenville won the opening around of the South African 1990 Elite 'Look of the Year' contest. She modelled briefly in Milan, before moving to New York and signing with the Next agency.Grenville has made cameo appearances in an episode of the British comedy Absolutely Fabulous and in the film 54. She was also featured in the 1998 Pirelli calendar. She has two tattoos, including one with the word 'Shangri-La' around her navel.

ELIZA DUSHKU

Eliza Patricia Dushku was born in the dawn of 1980 on December 30th of that year to a Mormon family in Boston, Massachusetts. At the age of twelve Eliza Dushku already proved herself better than every waiter in Los Angeles when Eliza Dushku made her way onto the silver screen in the 1992 film, That Night. The film wasn't a box-office smash, but it did lead to a role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in 1993's This Boy's Life. Other roles followed (mostly daughter roles), including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis' offspring in James Cameron's 1994 blockbuster, True Lies and Paul Reiser's daughter in 1995's Bye Bye, Love. Eliza took a few years off from acting in order to bring up her grades and finish her junior and senior years at Watertown High School. But only a few months after graduation in 1998, Eliza Dushku landed back in fictional high school as Faith in the cult hit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Since then, the sexy brunette has become an important star in the teen world, with roles in last year's cheerleader blockbuster Bring it On (waving those pompoms with Kirsten Dunst); Kevin Smith's irreverent hit Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back; and the horror flick Soul Survivors.

JOSIE MARAN

Josie Maran was born in Menlo Park, California to a father of Russian and Polish descent, and a mother of Dutch, French, and German ancestry. She began modeling part-time after an agent spotted her at a local barbecue restaurant at the age of 12. Maran continued a more dedicated career after graduating from the Castilleja School. Considered by some to be too short for runway modeling at 5 feet 7 inches tall, her career consists mostly of editorial modeling and advertising/image modeling. Signed at age 17 with the Elite modeling agency of Los Angeles, Josie appeared on her first cover with Glamour magazine in 1998, and she was the featured Guess? Girl in their Summer 1998 and Fall 1998 campaigns. After building a resumé of over 25 commercials and advertisements, including a music video for the popular boy-band the Backstreet Boys, Maran moved cross-country to join with Elite in New York City. In 1999 she landed a multi-year deal with Maybelline following in the footsteps of her idol Christy Turlington. In addition to her thriving modeling career, Josie began an acting career in 2001 with a star turn as title character Mallory in an independent film, The Mallory Effect. She continued to take on roles, in 2004 landing film roles as a French model in Little Black Book and as one of Dracula's brides in Van Helsing. In 2005, she was recruited by EA Games to appear as a main character in the street-racing computer and video game, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, which was released on November 17, 2005. She plays the game's second lead Mia Townsend, who guides the lead character through the game.

ESTHER CANADAS

Esther Cañadas (born on March 1, 1977 in Alicante, Costa Blanca) is a Spanish actress and supermodel.Originally, Cañadas wanted to pursue a career as a criminologist, but after much convincing by her mother, she decided to try her hand at modeling.Cañadas signed her first contract with the Take 2 Agency after winning a local competition for a teen magazine. She represented her country in a model search and was sent to South Africa. She then moved to Barcelona on her own to begin working. When she started modeling, she felt that it was nothing more than a job and something new to try, but she eventually realized that it was what she really wanted to do.Cañadas does not diet or exercise regularly, giving her a "natural beauty" image. According to her, modeling has given her the opportunity to travel around the world, although the life of a model can get lonely from frequently moving from place to place. She refers to this loneliness by explaining that "the often solitary lifestyle demands an inner strength."

KRISTY HINZE

Kristy Hinze was raised on a horse and cattle ranch in Beaudesert, Australia. She is a model and has appeared in both Victoria's Secret and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

TATIANA GOLOVIN

Tatiana Golovin, 21, was born in Moscow, but moved to Paris as a child. A French citizen, Golovin turned pro when she was 15, and paired with countryman Richard Gasquet to win the mixed doubles title at Roland Garros in 2004. Golovin earned her first WTA singles title in April, 2007, defeating Venus Williams and Ana Ivanovic en route to winning the Bausch and Lomb Championships.

SHANNON LERSCH

Shanon Lersch, 26, dances for the Chicago Bulls. She has been on the squad for five years. Shanon's hometown is Chicago. Her current occupations are post-graduate student and model.

MELISSA HARO

As a girl Melissa Haro, 21, competed in beauty pageants around her San Jose, Calif., home before entering the Elite Model Look competition in Africa at age 15. Following high school graduation, Melissa began working full-time as a model and was featured in campaigns for Guess, Anti-Flirt and Eres. An animal lover, she hopes to open a chain of affordable veterinary hospitals one day. This is Melissa's second Swimsuit appearance.

MARIA KIRILENKO

Maria Kirilenko, 22, was born in Moscow, and started playing tennis when she was 5-years-old. She tore through the junior ranks, and is one of the youngest winners of both the Canadian Open and the U.S. Open Junior tournament. Since turning pro in 2002, Kirilenko has won five WTA titles, and been ranked as high as No. 18.

LUCIA DVORSKA

Lucia Dvorska, 20, grew up in a village in western Slovakia, called Zohor. Despite appearing in a television commercial as a child, she didn't start modeling until age 16. She has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Elle, L'Officiel, Madam Figaro and Harper's Bazaar. Lucia splits her time between New York, Slovakia and Brazil. This is her first appearance in the Swimsuit Issue.

KIM CLOUTIER

KAYLA OBERG

Kayla Oberg, 22, dances for the Phoenix Suns. She has been on the squad for four years. Kayla's hometown is Gilbert, Ariz. Her current occupation is make-up artist.

ADRIANA LIMA

Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12, 1981) is a Brazilian model best known as a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000 and a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics. At age 15, Lima finished first place in Ford's "Supermodel of Brazil" competition and took second place the following year in the Ford "Supermodel of the World" competition before signing with Elite Model Management in New York City.

Rachael Ray - FHM

Rachael Ray is the queen of cooking in America. The Oprah, if you like. She’s so gobsmackingly powerful that if she told her viewers to kick themselves in the head, they probably would – and continue baking at the same time.
Unlike the UK, it seems that stateside hot TV chefs are actually encouraged. Sure, there’s Nigella Lawson, but she’s nowhere near as perky as this one. This girl’s a livewire – and in a good way. Besides, Ray’s had celebrities on her show that the likes of Nigella could only dream of: Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Hulk Hogan… now that’s a TV show. Ex-professional wrestlers and presidents making cakes. Suck on that, Worrall Thompson.

JULIE HENDERSON

Julie Henderson, 22, was born in Houston, Texas. There, she attended her first modeling school at age 8. After graduating from high school, she moved first to France, and later to New York to pursue modeling full time. She has appeared in such magazines as Elle Girl and Teen Vogue. This is Julie's third appearance in the Swimsuit Issue.

JESSICA HART

Jessica Hart, 22, was born in Sydney, but raised in Melbourne, Australia. Her aunt entered her in a modeling competition at 14 and she was in instant demand. By 16, Jessica was pursuing her career full time. She has lived and worked in Japan, Paris, London and New York. She has posed for department stores and catalogues as well as Vogue, H&M and Guess. This is Jessica's first Swimsuit Issue.

JESSICA GOMES

Her father is from Portugal and her mother is from Singapore.
Jessica was born in Perth, the baby of a family that includes two older sisters, an older brother, a Portuguese father, and a Singaporean-Chinese mother. Jessica's mother sent her to finishing school at the age of 13. It was there that she appeared on the hit TV show "Bush Patrol," which lead to a modeling contest and the start of a successful career. She has appeared in Vogue, Teen Vogue, Glamour, and the Victoria’s Secret catalog, as well as ads for Adidas, Gap, Motorola, and DKNY. She also recently signed with Estee Lauder as the face of Diddy's Unforgivable fragrance. When she's not walking the catwalks, Jessica enjoys interior design, yoga, dancing, painting, gymnastics, playing tennis, squash, surfing, swimming, and boxing. She currently lives in NYC.

JARAH MARIANO

Jarah Mariano, 25, was born in Kauai, Hawaii, and raised in Mission Viejo, Calif. At age 15, she was stopped by a scout in Santa Monica and hasn't stopped modeling. After high school, Jarah moved to NYC where she attended Pace University, earning her degree while modeling for Victoria's Secret, MAC, Armani Exchange, Sephora, Roxy Quiksilver, Rock and Republic and Abercrombie & Fitch. Jarah is making her second Swimsuit appearance.