Bianca Balti is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie of the Year 2017

Italian model Bianca Balti is announced as the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Rookie of the Year 2017, and poses in a saucy and sexy shoot.

Heading to the Sumba Island with photographer James Macari for the shoot, the 32 year old is drop-dead gorgeous, and puts her lithe self on show.

Bianca, who is often seen in Dolce & Gabbana campaigns, is a vision as she bares her post-baby body and generous curves on display in the skimpy shoot.

Wearing next to nothing designs of bikinis and one-piece designs, the brunette is a delightful vision, and also goes topless for the shoot.

Baring her pert bottom as well for the shoot, Bianca proves why she deserves to be the Rookie of the Year, and stands out in the picturesque beach location.

Bianca gained 50lbs being pregnant with her second daughter, and lost the weight through workouts twice a day along with training and balancing motherhood.