Ultimo (brand) models Kelly Brook and Helena Christensen, actresses Gemma Atkinson ("Ultimo D-G cup"), and Kara Tointon ("Michelle for George"), singers Mel B and Samantha Mumba ("Per Amore)", television presenters Jenni Falconer, Peaches Geldof, Melinda Messenger, and Melanie Sykes. As of January 2015, the current Ultimo model is Petra Nemcova. The first Ultimo girl was Scottish model Mary Kennedy, but after the brand went global when Julia Roberts wore an Ultimo prototype in "Erin Brockovich" Penny Lancaster, the future wife of singer Rod Stewart, became the first high-profile Ultimo girl. However, she was replaced a year later by Stewart's ex-wife Rachel Hunter.
Penny, British Columbia served 1942-46, married Marion Hooker (daughter of James B. Hooker of Bend) and left Penny. Lillian J. served 1944-45, and married Chester Whalen. C. Lindy Chambers remained based in Penny, married Alice, but died at 49. M. Jean married local Charles (Charlie) F. Benton. Marie C. served 1944-46, lived in Vancouver and became Mrs. J. McNeil. Bette left for Vancouver and became Mrs. Faulkner. In 1947, Standard Tie and Timber graded a one-mile road through the town. By 1951, there were 21 cars in the community, but still only one mile of road. When Highway 16, linking Prince George and