Marisa Miller (born August 6, 1978
) is a
California-born American
model best known for her appearances in the
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues and her work for lingerie giant
Victoria's Secret. After a stint shooting with photographer
Mario Testino for fashion magazines like
Vogue,
[ Miller began working for both companies in 2002, and has remained with each since. As of late 2007, she is a Victoria's Secret Angel, and graced the cover of the 2008 SI Swimsuit Issue to record-setting numbers,][ accomplishments that have led to her being dubbed the "return of the great American supermodel."]
She is also known for contracts with companies like Harley-Davidson and for taking the #1 spot on Maxim magazine's 2008 "Hot 100" list. Aside from modeling, she is an ambassador for the American Cancer Society.
Early life and career start
Born Marisa Bertetta in Santa Cruz, California, she was first "discovered" at age 16 walking through a San Francisco café by two Italian modeling agents.
