Aussie beauties in starring role for Pirelli
AUSTRALIAN beauties Gemma Ward and Catherine McNeil are playing a starring role in one of the world's most sought-after calendars.
Last year, actress Naomi Watts became the first Australian to appear in a Pirelli calendar, paving the way for Ward and McNeil to be photographed for the iconic publication's 35th edition.
"Since I lived in Sydney, my flatmate had the calendar on the wall, and that's been my most favourite of all time," McNeil, 18, said.
"I think it's fabulous and glamorous, and so well done.
"They pick great girls, and I was absolutely honoured to be given the opportunity."
The Italian tyre maker uses the calendar as an exclusive gift for peoplewhose names figure on a closely guarded mailing list.
Those known to be on the VIP list include Prince Charles and U2's Bono.
Given that just 20,000 copies are printed, the calendars are collectors' items and highly sought after.
McNeil and Ward join a long list of high-profile names to have appeared in the calendar, including models Cindy Crawford, Heidi Klum, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bundchen, actresses Sophia Loren and Hillary Swank, and singer Jennifer Lopez.
The 2008 calendar was shot in Shanghai by renowned French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.
Pirelli, which has kept details of the calendar a closely guarded secret, will unveil it on November 29.
Ward and McNeil are two of Australia's highest-profile models on the international circuit. Being chosen for the Pirelli calendar is a major coup for their careers.
"I don't think I will ever be a princess, for the simple reason that I think it's just a job, so why should it change you?" McNeil, who wanted to be a motor mechanic before taking up modelling, said.
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