Known for her athletic and sexy physique, American Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton (above, right) has been picked as the new face of Bobbi Brown.

The 21-year-old model-actress replaces actress Katie Holmes as the brand's second celebrity face.

"I was drawn to Kate because, not only is she incredibly beautiful, she is healthy, comfortable in her own skin, has such positive energy, and is a woman who creates her own rules," says Bobbi Brown.

The ads starring Upton will roll out worldwide in July.

This article was published on March 28 in Urban, The Straits Times.

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