Happy 24th birthday to brunette beauty, Emily DiDonato!

Kelsey Hendrix | Feb 23, 2015

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Last week we showed you a sneak peak at New York-native Emily DiDonato and Canadian Kate Bock mastering the ice with the help of the Nashville Predators.

And now, a one brunette beauty/amateur hockey player is celebrating her 24th birthday!

With a solid 2014 and strong start to 2015, Emily continues to pave her way as a world-renowned model. Major projects over the last year included continued work as the face of Maybelline New York, Tacori Jewelry, Calzedonia, and H&M Lingerie; a cover appearance on Vogue España; and countless ad campagins with major labels like Oscar de la Renta, Just Cavalli and Juicy Couture—just to name a few.

In her three appearances in SI Swimsuit, Emily has made a huge impact on the magazine. With smoldering green eyes and an irresistible (always-beach-ready) bod, she's not only easy on the eyes but also a pleasure to work with.

This year at the first-ever SI Swimsuit Fan Festival was no exception, as Emily wowed fans, took countless selfies and shared more of her sparkling personality with Swim Daily (interviews coming soon!).