Meet the Rookie

Andy Gray | Feb 25, 2013

Emily DiDonato :: Kayt Jones

Name: Emily DiDonato

Age: 22

Hometown: Goshen, NY

Discovered: A family friend who was in the industry convinced Emily to go to New York City and meet with an agency. She signed with them and began work the very next day.

Random Fact: Emily played on an all-boys hockey league for many years and hockey remains her favorite sport.

Emily's Favorite Color: Blue

Name of Emily's Alter-Ego: Emmy Woo (her childhood nickname)

Emily's Signature Scent: Armani Acqua di Gioia

Emily's Favorite Clothing Item: Her leather jacket

Item Emily Can't Leave Home Without: Cell Phone

Celebrity Emily Wants to do a Kissing Scene With: Bradley Cooper

GALLERY: Emily DiDonato's 2013 SI Swimsuit Photos

VIDEO:Up close with Emily DiDonato | Emily's Profile

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Emily DiDonato :: Kayt Jones

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Emily DiDonato :: Kayt Jones

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Emily DiDonato :: Kayt Jones

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Emily DiDonato :: Kayt Jones

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In addition to Sports Illustrated, Emily has also modeled for Guess, Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret and Georgia Armani. She made her television commercial debut for Maybelline New York's "Color Sensational Lip Color" line, alongside Christy Turlington, Jessica White, and Julia Stegner. Her SI Swimsuit shoot took place in Namibia, where she joined Adaora and Cintia Dicker as representatives of Africa (SI has photos from all seven continents in the 2013 Swimsuit Issue). Prior to the 2009 New York Fashion Week, Vogue Germany dubbed her the industry's "top newcomer." Emily celebrated her 22nd birthday last Sunday.

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GALLERY: Emily DiDonato's 2013 SI Swimsuit Photos

VIDEO:

Up close with Emily DiDonato

Emily's Profile