Jarah Mariano for Sports Illustrated

Remember when the only Asian in Sports Illustrated was Audrey Quock?

Well this year we have two Asian beauties. Here is American born Jarah Mariano. Her distinct features can be attributed to her Hawaiian, Korean and Chinese descent. She has been featured in ad campaigns for MAC Cosmetics, Old Navy and A&F as well as in a music video for Jay Z. She will also appear in an upcoming episode of Chuck.

Then there is Australian born Jessica Gomes who is the youngest of four siblings. She has been featured in campaigns for DKNY, Adidas and Old Navy as well as appeared on The Today Show and Project Runway. Her acting career includes not only an appearance in an upcoming episode of Chuck but she also is the star of her own Korean TV show titled, My Name is Jessica Gomes.

Both are signed with IMG Models.

Picture of the Day photo by Getty Images, Andrew Walker.
All other photos courtesy of Si.com