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.
Alana Blanchard Alana Blanchard Alana Rene Blanchard (born March 5, 1990) is an American professional surfer and model. Blanchard has surfed on the ASP World Tour. Blanchard also designs and models Rip Curl swimwear, particularly a line of wetsuits specifically for surfing. She is a long time best friend and supporter of Bethany Hamilton. Blanchard is the daughter of Holt Blanchard. She has 2 brothers Byron (older) and Dorian (younger). Both she and her father are friends of fellow surfer Bethany Hamilton, and they were present when Hamilton suffered the shark attack that cost her her left arm at age thirteen. Blanchard