Esti Ginzburg
Esti Ginzburg, 18, is a native of Tel Aviv, Israel. She began her modeling career at age 8 with a milk ad. By 14, she had signed with Elite Models and has gone on to model for Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, FCUK, Pull & Bear and Castro. This is Esti's first appearance in the SI Swimsuit Issue.


What was your reaction to getting into Sports Illustrated?
I was shocked. I was standing in the street in New York and I got a call from my booker and I was screaming and I called my mom and my sister and everyone to tell them. This was something I wanted for awhile. It's a dream for a lot of models and it's a big deal. I didn't even think I would get it. I went into the casting and I hoped it would happen, but I never thought I would get it.

What makes you feel sexy?
I feel sexy when I'm wearing something very sexy, like a very hot dress.

Do real guys have a shot?
Of course, I've never dated a celebrity. If a guy is nice and I like him and he's what I'm looking for it doesn't matter if he's famous, rich or poor.

The world's hottest athlete is...
David Beckham, I think he's always going to be the hottest athlete.