Annalise Braakensiek, model, TV personality, actress and designer

Best known for her work as a model, actress and television personality, Annalise Braakensiek is one of Australia’s most popular and multi-faceted celebrities.  

At 41 she has just returned to the spotlight with a gorgeous, new collection of feminine and sexy lingerie.  Annalise has always been busy but, when in comes to taking time out we just had to ask where is her favourite vacation destination? 

Annalise explains "That is such a difficult one to answer as I love soooo many amazing destinations around the world! I can't just suggest one, so I'm going to give you my top four holiday destinations in no specific order."  

So here they are:

Tulum, Mexico ("Such incredible beaches, Mayan ruins, music, food, energy and yoga.")

Kauai, Hawaii ("Sincerely I have never seen mother nature show off quite so splendidly!")

Ibiza, Spain ("I'm in love with this island! It has such an incredible vibe, and of course the best music scene imaginable.")

Amalfi Coast, Italy ("So picturesque, dreamy and ridiculously delicious food.")

She concludes "I'm a bit of a tropical island/lazy summer days/hammock/relaxing/amazing food/good tunes kind of girl hence all my destinations are best enjoyed in summer – and I'd just like to mention that the Azaro resort in Ibiza is one of my all time favourite places to stay."

The Annalise collection is available at Big W stores around Australia and New Zealand caters to women with a fuller bust and is available in sizes 10-16, DD to G cup. 

Annalise is an internationally recognised covergirl and Logie Award nominee, Sydney-based Annalise is also a keen designer, vegetarian chef and entrepreneur, whose passion for healthy living, the environment and animal rights shines through in all she does.

Scouted by a photographer on Bondi Beach at 16 years of age, Annalise has since been model and muse for some of the biggest and best-known designers, photographers and brands.Her big break was the coveted Inside Sport Model of the Year in 1994, after which she went on to grace the magazine’s cover a record six times.

Annalise’s beach-blonde looks and killer curves have also landed her on the cover of Cosmopolitan (US), Loaded (UK) and Maxim (Italy) to name a few.

She’s starred in numerous advertising campaigns for Guinness, shot by celebrity photographer Rankin, Nivea, La Perla, Lee, Levi’s, Toyota with Jacki Chan and more, and has featured on no less than 21 different “Sexiest Woman Alive” lists.

Modeling led to television work, with Annalise’s relaxed charisma and impeccable comedic timing winning her roles on some of Australia’s highest-rating TV shows, including Channel Seven’s Home and Away,  SBS comedy Pizza and the 20 to 1 series on the Nine Network.

Annalise has appeared as a presenter on German MTV (she is fluent in both

German and English, and can speak Dutch, Italian and Japanese), and was co-host of UK television game show Play Your Cards Right.

Driven and optimistic, Annalise is also a creative and talented businesswoman with a commitment to designing beautiful products that reflect her dedication to a green lifestyle.

A passionate vegetarian cook, Annalise’s recipes draw on her extensive travels through Asia, Europe and the Middle East, as well as her childhood growing up on a biodynamic farm. Each week she lovingly plans and prepares her menus, with an emphasis on organic seasonal produce and delicious dairy- and gluten-free foods.


Alison Carmichael-Rulten

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