When English rose Kelly Brook was revealed as an underwear model for Ultimo, the question on everyone's lips was - who is going to be brave enough to replace her when she leaves?

But now Ultimo have unveiled their next face of the brand, the stunning Brazilian model Racia Oliveira.

If anyone could follow in Brook's footsteps, it would have to be the 26-year-old, who poses in a series of seductive outfits in a new promotional campaign for the underwear line.

Red hot: New Ultimo model Raica Oliveira poses in a sexy new campaign for the underwear brand

Little devil: Raica, 26, accessorises her black and red underwear set with a pair of devil horns in the shots

And having previously modelled for companies including Dior, Dolce & Gabanna and Yves Saint Laurent, Raica isn't a stranger to the industry.

In addition to that, Raica more than a little familiar with the celebrity world, having dated footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in 2006.

However, while Raica is happy to pose in her underwear for the new campaign, she has drawn the line at ever posing nude.

She said recently: 'I could not pose nude. Nothing against those who do, but I never felt right about it. It's not something that would make me proud.'

Blue steel: The Brazilian model shows off her curves in a sexy royal blue satin number

Going incognito: Raica wears a sexy black mask to go with her black ribbon underwear in some of the shots

It was announced earlier this year that Brook would be leaving UItimo just months after agreeing a six-figure deal with the brand.

After being signed up by the label, Miss Brook said: 'Most people are losing their lingerie campaigns at 30, not getting new ones.'

She also praised the quality of the products she was modelling, saying: 'A good bra is so important for ensuring you get the right support. it's unbelievable how few women get measured on a regular basis. Also if you're a bigger cup like me, you need the correct support.'

New face: Raica poses with Ultimo mogul Michelle Mone, who recently posed in her underwear herself after losing a huge amount of weight

Who wore it better? Raica is following in the footsteps of previous Ultimo model Kelly Brook

A source close to Brook said at the time: 'Ultimo are not happy that Kelly has left because they knew that she was the perfect signing. She is girl next door, pretty with a figure to die for and she looks great in their lingerie.'

A spokesman for Brook then confirmed that she is no longer working with the lingerie company, adding: 'The decision to leave was by mutual agreement.'

As well as following in Brook's footsteps, Raica is also facing competition from previous Ultimo models including former Spice Girl Mel Brown, supermodel Helena Christensen, Rod Stewart's ex Rachel hunter and his current wife, Penny Lancaster.

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At the age of 36, it is not uncommon for a few wrinkles to appear on your face.

But Kate Moss seemingly wants us to believe that she has managed to maintain the perfect complexion and flawless figure that made her famous as a teenager.

The supermodel appears in a new campaign for Brazilian lingerie label Valisere looking a good decade younger than her years.

Step back in time: Kate Moss looks half her age in a new campaign for Brazilian lingerie label Valisere

Unfortunately for Kate, her annual holidays in Thailand and the south of France, where she lounges on the beach in tiny, revealing bikinis, have showed that - naturally - she too has become victim to a little cellulite, a paunch and the odd wrinkle.

But you would never know it looking at these seductive pictures, leading to speculation that a little computer trickery has been used in the campaign.

Miss Moss models a range of lingerie, from floral T-shirt bras and briefs to more provocative ensembles and stockings.

Touch up: The model's perfect complexion and figure are likely the result of airbrushing

Reality: Natural photos of Kate, pictured in St Tropez last year (right), show a very different picture

She even poses in red lacy underwear with a feather boa in the campaign, oozing sex appeal with Brigitte Bardot hair, pouting lips and heavy cat-style eyeliner.

As natural pictures of the model show, her hard-partying has left its mark on Kate's face, but her porcelain-like skin in these pictures show a perfection that even the best make-up artist would find difficult to achieve.

And her hedonistic lifestyle has hardly affected Miss Moss' earning power. In fact recent reports reveal that her income has doubled in recent years since her 2005 drugs scandal from £2 million to £4 million a year.

Provocative: The 36-year-old lounges in lacy underwear for the Brazilian company

Kate's model agent Sarah Doukas said during a recent interview on Radio Four’s Desert Island Discs: ‘I basically just spent a lot of time on the phone trying to reassure her big clients that you can’t believe everything you read and, unfortunately, all press actually is good press in this world we live in.

Doukas, 52, said she had a 'strategic view' of the situation: 'I just thought she will be fine, and I knew that some of my great clients, that were huge clients to her, they stuck by and said "we are in your capable hands, we will stick by her" - and they did.'

Risqué: The supermodel also wears a tuxedo jacket with raunchy lace underwear and suspender stockings

In addition to lucrative contacts such as this one with Valisere, Kate has also graced the cover of Bryan Ferry's latest album Olympia.

The model attended a launch party for the release earlier this week, where Ferry heaped praise on her, gushing that Kate is 'the femme fatale of our era'.

He said: 'I normally use unknown women – it’s nice to discover girls for that kind of thing.

'But this time I thought it would be a good idea to ask Kate, because she’s a great femme fatale of our era.'

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It's every heterosexual man's dream come true - Adriana Lima walking the streets showing off her perfect assets in a bra-baring outfit.

And her underwear certainly deserved a good flash, since it cost an incredible $2 million.

Adriana was modelling the diamond-encrusted bra in New York earlier today for Victoria's Secret.

Pricey: Supermodel Adriana Lima models the $2 million Bombshell fantasy bra at Victoria's Secret Soho store in New York today

Showing off the glittering bra in a pale blue satin gown, which was cutaway to reveal her chest completely, Adriana attracted plenty of stares from men and women alike as she stood on the pink carpet.

Designed in collaboration with Italian jeweller Damiani, and containing more than 3,000 jewels, the piece took six craftsmen 1,500 hours of work to complete.

Adriana needed a security team just for her bra, with its incredible 142 carats of white diamonds, topazes and sapphires.

Dazzling: Adriana shows off the sparkly bra in a cutaway satin gown

It's hard to believe the 29 year-old had a baby less than a year ago, with her incredible slim, toned figure.

Adriana credits little daughter Valentina Lima Jaric, who she had with husband Marko Jaric, with making her more beautiful than ever.

She says: 'Being a mom is the greatest thing that could happen to me now. Now I know what unconditional love is.

'Valentina, she really taught me the real meaning of life and coming back [to modelling] after having her really helped me with my career.

High profile: Adriana's $2 million bra shows off her assets perfectly

'I feel like a new person. More confident, more patient, more open to people.'

And Adriana claims that rather than make her feel insecure or dowdy, motherhood has only made her feel sexier.

She says: 'I feel at peace with myself – I can’t explain. Sexiness is all about attitude. Sexiness for me is all about embracing yourself, embracing who you really are.

'Whatever it is, if you're funny, if you're clumsy, just embrace it and enjoy. And Valentina, she doesn't even talk yet, and she teaches me all of these things.

Strike a pose: Adriana catches the eye of passers by as she walks the pink carpet

'Embrace yourself, be who you really are, and that's it. Enjoy life.'

And Adriana has nothing but praise for expectant Victoria's Secret models Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes.

'I'm sure they're going to be great moms. They’re very calm, very responsible girls. All I'm going to say, they are about to experience the most beautiful thing that life can offer.'

The Salvador-born beauty is the second highest paid underwear model in the world thanks to her mega bucks contract with Victoria's Secret, coming behind former fellow Victoria's Secret model Heidi Klum.

Expensive: Adriana, wearing the tattoo-inspired Demi lingerie set, earned £3.5million last year

She also comes in fourth place of the top earning supermodels last year, earning £3.5million.

Her first fashion show for Victoria's Secret was in 1998 and since being contracted as an Angel in 2000, she has appeared on subsequent shows ever since.

Adriana will star in the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show airing on US channel CBS on November 30th.

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Sometimes pictures say a thousand words. And we’re thankful for that, because we couldn’t come up with more than about a hundred words about Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Irina Shayk.

He’s a famous, wealthy soccer player with a confusing baby situation. She’s hot and possibly remained unaware about the confusing baby situation until after the press found out.But more importantly, while being hot, Irina also has conflicting issues with modesty. On the one hand, she’ll wear a teeny tiny skirt and while riding in Cristiano’s low car.

On the other hand, she’s at least got enough dignity to try to prevent a total flashing incident, though she did leave us with a quality upskirt shot.

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There's undoubtedly millions of men throughout the world who dream of catching a glimpse of screen siren Monica Bellucci's underwear.

But that honour was left to Robert De Niro yesterday as he shot scenes with the Italian actress for their new movie Manual D'Amore 3 in Rome.

Monica wore a purple and black nightdress as she hung out some sexy smalls while filming the romantic movie.

Hanging out the washing: Monica Bellucci was seen hanging out her underwear on the set of her new movie Manuale D'Amore in Rome

Where to look: But co-star Robert De Niro managed not to get too distracted by the underwear, instead focusing on the Italian actress

And while De Niro may have been slightly taken aback by the selection of frilly underwear Monica casually pinned up on the clothes line, he managed to keep his eyes entirely on his stunning co-star.

Manual D'Amore 3 - called Love Manual 3 in English - is the first time Hollywood icons Monica and De Niro have starred together on screen.

Passion Of The Christ star Monica - married to French heartthrob Vincent Cassell - has been in the previous two installments of the Manual D'Amore movies, which have become one of the most successful franchises in Italian movie history.

What a selection: The romantic film is the first time De Niro and Monica will have starred together on screen

Multi-tasking: Monica managed to sneak a quite look at her mobile phone in between takes

This sequel, directed by Giovanni Veronesi, will see De Niro, 67, play a divorced American professor living in the Italian capital, who falls deeply in love with an Italian interpreter, played by Bellucci.

Although a huge success in their home country, the Italian films have failed to make much impression on overseas box offices.

However, director Veronesi has said they there's no reason why they shouldn't be successful in America - perhaps hinting that his franchise is ripe for a Hollywood makeover.

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