ModaAustralia - Valentine's Day Special

Michelle Grace

Ever wondered what the Australian Italian beauty is really like?

A lover of Nonna's cooking would be number one of most guys hit list, and more importantly, one that can cook like Nonna.

How about an AusItalian babe that loves to work hard, work out and watch sport?

28 year old Michelle Grace of Melbourne is the woman that sets the quintessential AusItaliana standards. A Demons (AFL) supporter that loves cricket, basketball, football and tennis, Michelle is a late bloomer in the world of modelling, starting at 24 years of age.

The 2001 Miss Australia-Italia runner-up is still very level headed. Focusing on her career as an events manager, she also makes time for sports and fitness modelling shoots.

"My forte is definitely swimwear" she tells AusItalia.com, "and sports and fitness modelling".

"I would like to become a well known sports and fitness model in Australia
and promote healthy and fit living".

"I like to inspire people to better themselves through results I've had with my training in the past. I would
like to also continue my working career and continually improve and gain
more experince in a wide variety of fields".

"And eventually I would like to start a family and raise them with the same values my parents raised me
with!", Michelle says - like a good Italian girl should.

Inspired by Sophie Loren, who she says is "the ultimate in beauty and class", Michelle has also flaunted her talent in New York and Toronto.

Like many other AusItalians, Michelle's family moved to Australia from Italy in the 1950's. The Sicilan stunner tells of her heritage.

"Most of my immediate family are in Shepparton (Victoria) and Melbourne. Some of my relatives are still in Sicily around Linguaglosa (sp) Catania and Cassaro.
I've visited Italy before and am planning a much longer trip with my partner soon".

"Italy is the most beautiful country in the world. I can honestly say that when I visited Italy that I was proud to be of Italian descent. So many beautiful people
that hold themselves so well".

"Italy has such rich and diverse history which makes it an interesting place to visit. I love Australia for the opportunity it gave my family and subsequently
myself to make a good life, have a career and raise a family in a safe environment".

"The beaches, the weather and the people all make Australia a wonderful country and Im very very proud to me Australian!, says the Melbourne Victory supporter.

The Sicilian stunner still knows where the best restaurant in town is - Nonna's kitchen. "Anything my Nonna cooks", says Michelle when asked about favourite cuisine by AusItalia.com

Michelle's interests include working out at the gym, socialising, hanging with friends and playing sport. Unfortunately for all the guys out there that are looking for a hard bodied, tanned, career-focused, family orientated, sports loving swimwear model, you will have to look elsewhere - Michelle is taken. (AusItalia.com feels your pain). Jarvis is the culprit.

Perhaps if anyone can steal a hair follicle from Michelle some cloning could be arranged.

Stay tuned for more AusItaliana stunners.