With striking features thanks to her Singaporean and Portuguese descent, it's not wonder Aussie Jessica Gomes is a Sports Illustrated favorite.
Residence: New York, NY, US
Hometown: Perth, Australia
Height: 5'9"
Eye Color: Brown
Date of Birth: September 25, 1985
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As part of the Aussie invasion, Jessica Gomes was born in Perth on September 25, 1985, and has a very distinct look given her Singaporean and Portuguese descent. With two sisters and a brother, Jessica is the baby of her family, but the most interesting fact about her family life? Both of her parents are professional bowlers. And yes, Jessica gained some of that talent as well.
With her standout features, it was only a matter of time before she was scouted, and at 13 Jessica's mother sent her to finishing school. A quick appearance on the TV show Bush Patrol lead to a modeling contest, which then lead to a contract and thus the start of her modeling career.
By 2008, Sports Illustrated had fallen in love with her look, and she was featured as one of its rookies in the Swimsuit edition, returning again in 2009 and 2010. Aside from posing on gorgeous beaches, Jessica has also graced the pages of Teen Vogue, FHM, and Glamour, walked the runways for designers like 3.1 Phillip Lim and Josh Goot, and even worked with Victoria's Secret.
But modeling, bowling, and surfing aren't Jessica's only talents. She's made cameos in Chuck as well as The Last International Playboy—alongside fellow model Lydia Hearst no less.