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The scar is not from a C-section, but from an appendectomy. It is in the proper spot and usually no permanent attempt is made to hide it surgically to let any future physician know that it has been removed. It is possible that it may be concealed in her case with makeup(or photoshop!). Most physicians will endeavor to hide a C-section scar below the bikini line, or along a fold of skin.

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Yes, haha, the GE advert was cute. How about a new pic? 3Suisse

Good to see what looks to be recent pics of her modelling still, although in that second pic they ruined her hair. I had wondered if she was moving toward retirement. PS. Did she marry? (just noticing lack of tan lines around ring fingers) And they removed one of her spots again!!

She is and will always be regarded as one of the most beautiful angels. A truly classic beauty!

This is a most unfortunate circumstance that Fillippa finds herself in. I sure hope her agency is looking out for her interests in this and not simply making her into a media spectacle. She has, hopefully, a long career ahead, and RL is a powerful company. To me, she is stunningly beautiful just the way she is. I'm sure her BMI is within a normal range for her profession. We'll have to await RL's side of the story before rushing to judgement.

She is the prettiest of the three in that Covergirl photo IMO. Just look at that smile! Thanks!

Wow!! Francy, your posts are just fantastic! Thanks!

Thanks, Nef! What a great way to begin the weekend!

Lisa, thanks for your updates, however brief they may be. It would do Petra some good to give you more latitude to keep her fans informed of her news if she isn't going to do it herself(via HHF, or Myspace). I think, for Petra, it would be better to err on the side of perhaps losing a little bit of privacy to stay in touch with her fans, than to have rampant speculation of the type that you, Lisa, have to dispell. You are a good friend to her, clearly, as she doesn't give you much to work with.

That's Tori Praver.

Both pretty girls (beauty is in the eye of the beholder...right?) but my feeling is that Yamila is the more "complete" beauty, so I vote for Yamila.

Vero, nice to see the, "czech mates" again! I haven't heard much lately about Veronika, other than some beautiful catalog pictures posted earlier. Have you heard anything?

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Of course, Tori, she speaks English! So do the others, but you can barely understand them. Marisa, on the other hand is comprehendible for the average American. I'm just kidding about Megan Fox, as well. I, too, prefer to see professional models plying their craft on the runway. As you mentioned, VS doesn't seem to be using many Angels anymore, and has resorted to other models for their catalogs and shows. Maybe they realize that the Angels don't really sell any more product than other models they can contract on a per-job basis. I think it is an, "image" thing for VS to have big name models on the payroll. But it is really for consumers in the industry. The rest of the public could care less if the model in the window is a famous name or not. As long as the model evokes the image VS wants us to get about its products, she'll do just fine. And, by the way, VS will MAKE her famous.

Haha,Tori! I can just see all the Adri fans right now...LOL! I do like Adri a great deal, and she's stunning, but in the corporate world it's all about the bottom line, and I just don't see what she and Ale do for it. In fact, I'd bet that if you put Megan Fox on a runway with some VS lingerie on, it would generate more sales in a year than anything Adri or Ale have ever done. ( Are you listening, VS?) It's really about reaching out to large numbers of potential buyers. In VS's stable of thoroughbreds, only Heidi and Marisa can do that. Heidi's almost a household name what with all she's involved in. But, don't sell Marisa short. Obviously, SI covers are huge, and she's got one, but she is VERY popular on Fox Sports having won their Best Damn Sports Show Period award twice against a lot of Hollywood hotties. And then there are her Harley ads....yeah, she's well known, to a broad audience. That is exactly what VS needs, and did I mention she can speak fluent AMERICAN? She's very credible on all those talk shows ( Carson Daly, Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel )she's been on too. Anyone who thinks VS pays seriously big money to put these models on their payroll, so that they can exist for the sole purpose of entertaining us is deluding themselves. If a show loses money for the company, sooner or later it's going to end. In the current economy, it's just going to happen sooner. It doesn't matter who comes back from pregnancy or not if the money's not there. I'm not privvy to any of VS's corporate actuarial statistics or their P&L statements, but I'd be studying them heavily to see which Angels make fiscal sense and which ones don't. Then , after you've got the right team, decide if you're going to do a show or a tour, or nothing at all.

I think that if they cancel the show, regardless of whether or not they do a tour, it will come down to economics and return on their investment. Adriana may be one of their more seasoned Angels, but except for the modelling world, she is not so well known. Remember, this show would most likely be broadcast ( in HD, thankfully!!) to the public, and other than a VS storefront, where else would John Q Public see Adri? And, if any talking is involved (say, like a backstage video where the camera follows an Angel during the show) you definitely don't want either her or Alessandra. No, I think IF they are going to do a show, they're going to have to hitch their wagon to Heidi (proven, but can she be ready?) or Marisa. Marisa would be great for this because the public knows her well, she is articulate and represents the brand very well, and she rocks any outfit they hang on her! She needs to work on her runway walking some, but she can do it. Then, surround her with the usual assortment of VS models, bring in a few hired gun models (Marina, Liya, Angela. al) all set in a great location, and you've got the makings of a show. I think it is a question of whether VS sees any increase in sales or market share from doing it.

Yes, Pretty, I've checked her HHF site too, only to find it inactive. I too am struggling to follow her career as I'm not sure where it is going or if there still is one. Perhaps she has made up her mind to be done with it all. I can understand being done with modelling, but, HHF? After all that work to get it going, to walk away...? Without her, HHF ceases to exist. If anyone know anything, please post some info.

Joe, I'm all for following the rules concerning derrogatory postings, flaming, etc. However, as I recall, what Hobbit posted concerning Bar's alleged breakup with Leo was substantiated by a magazine article. If you are going to allow unsubstantiated reports, as well as substantiated ones concerning her whereabouts, involvement with Leo, and general Bar news, then it is only fair to allow viewpoints that differ, especially when a magazine has made it newsworthy. Now, I'm a fan like the rest of us here, but I don't believe in squelching opposing views just to prevent rabid fans from flaming. We are all responsible for presenting our information respectfully, which I believe Hobbitt did, and we are likewise responsible for replying to that information respectfully, if we so choose. That is what should be policed, in my opinion. I believe Hobbit's post should stand. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

It might be time to consider moving Petra from this subforum to her own thread as there is very little activity anymore, especially when you consider all the other very busy model threads. This saddens me, but it is an organizational concern. Opinions?

Thanks ALPAT! I thought I had seen most of Yamila's older pics, but those wallpapers were new to me. Silvana, how nice that you had a chance to meet her. Besides being beautiful, how did you find her to be, in person?

Thanks for all the HQ's and covers!

Recent Spiegel catalog. Yamila looking great as always!

Irina x2. We might be witnessing a changing of the guard!

I'm going with Yamila for both polls. I've always enjoyed her genuine, self-effacing interviews. As for why she may be most able to save the economy-- she was a student of economics before turning to modelling. Don't know if she had completed her studies, but, her smile has been shown to cause consumer spending to increase! Fun poll!