Throwback Thursday


Vendela :: Robert Huntzinger/SI

Vendela Kirsebom (who prefers to simply be called Vendela) is a five-time SI Swimsuit model (1992-95, 1997) who also modeled for Lay's potato chips, Barbour, Diesel Jeans, Elizabeth Arden, Hanes Underwear, JH Collectibles, Lipton's Tea, Mikimoto, Revlon Lasting fragrance and Victoria's Secret. She was discovered by Eileen Ford at the age of 13 while eating at a restaurant. In addition to modeling, Vendela has appeared in several movies including Batman and Robin and The Parent Trap as well as the TV shows The Larry Sanders Show and Murphy Brown. But she is still most recognized for her appearances in the SI Swimsuit issue. Here is some of her finest work.

GALLERY: View Vendela in the SI Swimsuit Issue

Vendela :: Robert Huntzinger/SI

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Ashley Montana (jumping), Shana Zadrick and Vendela :: Robert Huntzinger/SI


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Andy Gray

ANDY GRAY

A senior editor atSI.com, Andy Gray oversees Hot Clicks, Extra Mustard and the Swimsuit site. A Boston sports loyalist and Columbia graduate, he joined SI in 2005.