Not many women could follow in Kelly Brook's footsteps... but Brazilian Raica Oliveira has no trouble as she unveiled as new Ultimo model

By Sarah Bull
Last updated at 5:52 PM on 27th November 2010
When English rose Kelly Brook was revealed as an underwear model for Ultimo, the question on everyone's lips was - who is going to be brave enough to replace her when she leaves?
But now Ultimo have unveiled their next face of the brand, the stunning Brazilian model Racia Oliveira.
If anyone could follow in Brook's footsteps, it would have to be the 26-year-old, who poses in a series of seductive outfits in a new promotional campaign for the underwear line.

Red hot: New Ultimo model Raica Oliveira poses in a sexy new campaign for the underwear brand

Little devil: Raica, 26, accessorises her black and red underwear set with a pair of devil horns in the shots

And having previously modelled for companies including Dior, Dolce & Gabanna and Yves Saint Laurent, Raica isn't a stranger to the industry.
In addition to that, Raica more than a little familiar with the celebrity world, having dated footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in 2006.
However, while Raica is happy to pose in her underwear for the new campaign, she has drawn the line at ever posing nude.
She said recently: 'I could not pose nude. Nothing against those who do, but I never felt right about it. It's not something that would make me proud.'

Blue steel: The Brazilian model shows off her curves in a sexy royal blue satin number

Going incognito: Raica wears a sexy black mask to go with her black ribbon underwear in some of the shots

It was announced earlier this year that Brook would be leaving UItimo just months after agreeing a six-figure deal with the brand.

After being signed up by the label, Miss Brook said: 'Most people are losing their lingerie campaigns at 30, not getting new ones.'
She also praised the quality of the products she was modelling, saying: 'A good bra is so important for ensuring you get the right support. it's unbelievable how few women get measured on a regular basis. Also if you're a bigger cup like me, you need the correct support.'

New face: Raica poses with Ultimo mogul Michelle Mone, who recently posed in her underwear herself after losing a huge amount of weight

Who wore it better? Raica is following in the footsteps of previous Ultimo model Kelly Brook

A source close to Brook said at the time: 'Ultimo are not happy that Kelly has left because they knew that she was the perfect signing. She is girl next door, pretty with a figure to die for and she looks great in their lingerie.'
A spokesman for Brook then confirmed that she is no longer working with the lingerie company, adding: 'The decision to leave was by mutual agreement.'
As well as following in Brook's footsteps, Raica is also facing competition from previous Ultimo models including former Spice Girl Mel Brown, supermodel Helena Christensen, Rod Stewart's ex Rachel hunter and his current wife, Penny Lancaster.