As a girl Melissa Haro, 21, competed in beauty pageants around her San Jose, Calif., home before entering the Elite Model Look competition in Africa at age 15. Following high school graduation, Melissa began working full-time as a model and was featured in campaigns for Guess, Anti-Flirt and Eres. An animal lover, she hopes to open a chain of affordable veterinary hospitals one day. This is Melissa's second Swimsuit appearance.