Marisa's first modeling gig was in 1998 when she appeared nude in Perfect 10 magazine. Although she did several other spreads in the magazine after that, her modeling career didn't seem to be going anywhere. That is, until a chance meeting changed the course of her life forever. In 2001, she drove to Manhattan Beach, California to surf, and famous fashion photographer Mario Testino happened to be on the beach.



Mesmerized by Marisa and her singular appeal, he took some pictures of her. Just like Rebecca Romijn, who was discovered in the same manner, Marisa was offered a chance to become a model. Her mother, Krista, encouraged her to pursue this profession, saying, "You can always go back to school, but you can't always model." Stimulated by these words, Marisa took the plunge. Marisa Miller is a supermodel of American. Marisa Miller first acquires attention when she came to light in a 1997 issue of Perfect 10 magazine. She was repeatedly showcased in following issues, including the covers of the winter 1998, Aug/Sept 1999, and fall 2004 editions.

Atypically, she was able to move from a start as a nude magazine model to high profile mainstream work with the likes of no less than Victoria's Secret and the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (2002-2007). She's also appeared in other magazines such as Fitness, Shape, and Vogue, as well as worked on campaigns for Nordstrom, J.Crew, and Tommy Hilfiger. In 2004 she served as a modeling judge in the short-lived reality television series Manhunt: The Search for America's Most Gorgeous Male Model.

Marisa Miller is a breathtaking beauty who has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition on five different occasions. Marisa has also appeared in several other magazines over the years, including Fitness, Shape, and Vogue. And with her 34D-23-35 measurements, it comes as no surprise that she's also modeled for Victoria's Secret. On the television front, Marisa appeared as one of the judges in 2004's Manhunt: The Search for America's Most Gorgeous Male Model.

Marisa Miller is a breathtaking beauty who has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition on five different occasions. Marisa has also appeared in several other magazines over the years, including Fitness, Shape, and Vogue. And with her 34D-23-35 measurements, it comes as no surprise that she's also modeled for Victoria's Secret. On the television front, Marisa appeared as one of the judges in 2004's Manhunt: The Search for America's Most Gorgeous Male Model. When a little-known model you worship becomes so popular that she graduates to the world of high fashion, it's like a vindication of your tastes. It's proof that you weren't just lusting after skin, but that you have a real eye for talent. That's what happened with Marisa Miller and we love her for it.

You surely know Marisa from her work in Victoria's Secret catalogs and many Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editions. Marisa returns to our Top 99 list this year in full force courtesy of her fifth appearance in SI's 2006 Swimsuit Edition, which took the voluptuous models career to a new level. Marisa's keen personality and beach-babe good looks also won her several television cameos in 2006, including an appearance on The Best Damn Sports Show Period. Marisa even acquired a spot as a judge in Sports Illustrated Best Looking Athlete Competition. And, of course, the buxom blonde graced the pages of several magazines this past year, including GQ and Stuff.