Sports Illustrated fan favorite Tori Praver has her roots set solidly in the tropical Hawaiian island paradise she calls home. The Maui native, who spent her childhood surfing and hanging out with friends on local beaches, has come full circle since being named the face of Billabong, the ultinmate surfing apparel company.

This year millions of Tori’s fans will see her grace the pages of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Issue, an honor she also enjoyed in 2007 and 2008. What’s especially exciting is that Tori’s new line of swimwear will also be unveiled in this year’s hotly anticipated edition.

Tori Praver’s big break came when she was asked to follow in the footsteps of such iconic superstars as Claudia Schiffer and Eva Hertzigova as the face for Guess. Since ... read more