Ana Paula Araujo never set out to become a world-class model. Born in Brazil, this Brazilian beauty originally wanted to pursue a career in law. Ana’s destiny changed at the age of 14 when she was discovered by a photographer in her hometown. “He told her that she had a future as a model and that she should move to São Paulo. And it’s a good thing that she did.

Ana has also been the exotic face for a number of elite promotional campaigns; however, most men probably know her best for her eye-opening debut in the 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. “To be in Sports Illustrated is such a huge thing,” she gushes. “I’m excited!” The 2007 SI Swimsuit Edition also featured rookies Bar Refaeli, Selita Ebanks and Raica Oliveira.