Melissa Haro

Melissa Rose Haro (born September 5, 1987) is an American model known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2008 and 2009. She began her modeling career at the age of thirteen and currently works in New York City and Paris. Haro gained recognition as a contestant on the first season of Project Runway in 2004, where she made it to the final three. She has also served as a spokesperson for Guess Jeans, replacing Paris Hilton. Haro has modeled for various brands including Bebe and Jessica McClintock and is represented by Elite Model Management and Look modeling agency in San Francisco, California.