Pania Rose is an Australian fashion model best known for her standout appearance in the 2006 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, a career‑defining moment that launched her onto the international fashion stage.

Born on May 16, 1984 in Perth, Australia, and of Māori and Dutch descent, Rose was discovered during a national model search run by Girlfriend magazine. She soon put her drama studies on hold as her modeling career accelerated, quickly becoming a sought‑after face in global fashion and beauty campaigns.

Her portfolio includes high‑profile work for Armani Exchange, Victoria’s Secret, Revlon, Kenneth Cole, Neiman Marcus, Country Road, XOXO, Bonds, Oroton, and WATERSUN Swimwear. She has also appeared on the covers of Marie Claire and Spanish Vogue, and walked the runway for designers such as Rebecca Taylor, Jeremy Scott, and Rock & Republic.

Beyond print and runway, Rose appeared on the documentary‑style television series The Fashion Fund, founded by Anna Wintour, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at emerging designers within the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Fun fact: before modeling took over full‑time, she was training in drama—an early hint at her natural on‑camera presence.