The Biography

Daniela Peštová (born 14 October 1970) is a Czech model best known for her work in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (second of Czechoslovak descent, after Paulina Porizkova) and has been modelling for the magazine for years, appearing on the cover three times, in 1995, 2000 and 2006. In addition to working with photographers on her Sports Illustrated shoots, she was the subject of Joanne Gair's inaugural body painting works as part of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has also appeared on the covers of GQ, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Elle. She has modelled for L'Oréal and Victoria's Secret.