She came fourth in the Miss Universe pageant in 2009 and Australian model Rachael Finch proved she can still earn top marks in the swimsuit category.
The beauty queen was spotted taking part in a photo shoot on the shore in Balmoral of her native Sydney, Australia.
Striking: Rachael Finch looked stunning on the set of a a photo shoot at Balmoral Beach in Sydney, Australia yesterday
With her locks damp smoothed back, the 23-year-old cut an enviable figure as she posed with her hands on her tiny waist and bended her right leg to create the illusion of a more curvaceous body.
Although much of the session taking place with her feet dipped in the water, at one point she lay on her stomach to pose for a professional camera man.
Gripping her wet hair with one hand balancing herself with the other rested on the ground, she put on a sultry show with her legs crossed over in the air.
Natural look: The 23-year-old model wore her wet brunette locks pushed back for session by the shore
Womanly curves: The sporty girl accentuated her slim figure with some eye-catching moves
Beauty queen: The star put her pageant looks on show
She later stripped down to reveal her deep purple two-piece with black stud detail, tying her brunette tresses back into a bun.
Wrapping her blue and white striped towel around her waist, she was spotted lugging several pieces of clothing over her shoulder and carrying white flip flops in her hands.
Rachael competed on the Australian version of Dancing With The Stars two years ago.
Sultry: Rachael showed off her sexy side as she threw her legs up into the air
Beach babe: The star stretched out flat on her stomach and rested her hand on her head
She met her fiance, professional dancer Michael Miziner, on the show and was yesterday showing off her engagement ring.
Ukrainian-born Miziner popped the question in last year after an 18-month whirlwind romance.
Rachael is currently writing a self-help book for girls and wants to one day host her own chat show.
She said recently: 'There are strong stereotypes about pageant girls ... but we're just as career-driven as other women, and want to achieve.
Stripping down: Finch peeled off her frock in order to reveal her purple bikini
Helping out: Finch carried her outfit changes in one and hand and her flip flops in the other
Bling ring: She showed off her engagement rock during the Spring Summer 2012/2013 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Overseas Passenger Terminal recently
Athletic form: The usually sporty lady and her partner Michael Miziner
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