Meow! Model Sara Sampaio crawls into action in a sexy swimsuit shoot as she strikes a series of cat-like poses

By Debbie Emery

PUBLISHED: 20:53 EST, 17 October 2013 | UPDATED: 10:15 EST, 18 October 2013


Portuguese model Sara Sampaio was on the prowl on Thursday, but it was all in the name of work as she posed for a sultry bikini shoot.

The 22-year-old used cat-like finesse to crawl up a low wall while being photographed in Miami Beach, Florida, for Italian brand Calzedonia. 

Sampaio, who has also starred in Victoria's Secret PINK campaigns, wore a curve-enhancing turquoise swimsuit with a sparkling brocaded front as she was snapped on all fours on the white concrete for the commercial shoot.

Cat-like: Model Sara Sampaio showed off her figure as she scaled a wall in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, while shooting a campaign for Italian brand Calzedonia

Cat-like: Model Sara Sampaio showed off her figure as she scaled a wall in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, while shooting a campaign for Italian brand Calzedonia

The long-limbed brunette beauty stared sultrily at the camera as she balanced on the curving wall, while he long mane of hair fell loosely down her bare back.

Naturally-tanned thanks for her Mediterranean roots, Sara showed off the talents in front of the camera that first won her acclaim in the Axe body spray commercials last year.

Arching her back and flexes her long legs, the native of Oporto, Portugal, appeared to be relishing having all eyes on her.

Stretched out: The 5'8

Stretched out: The 5'8" limber model poured her body up the curved ledge

Back shot: The scooped cut of the turquoise swimsuit displayed Sara's toned and tanned figure

Back shot: The scooped cut of the turquoise swimsuit displayed Sara's toned and tanned figure

Next, Sara flashed some more golden flesh in a blue bikini that had a sequin-detailed top and knotted bottoms.

She ran her hands through her thick hair and pouted to the camera, even in between the professional shots.

The commercial fashion assignment was led by Peruvian photographer, Mariano Vivanco, and Sara tweeted her thanks to him after it was over, saying 'teamvivanco does magic!'

Two-piece: Sampaio swapped into a blue bikini later in the shoot, which had delicate lacy detail on the top
Two-piece: Sampaio swapped into a blue bikini later in the shoot, which had delicate lacy detail on the top

Two-piece: Sampaio swapped into a blue bikini later in the shoot, which had delicate sparkly detail on the top

She next costume change landed her in a green strapless bikini with frills on the top and bottoms.

Her photographer certainly looked enamoured with the skimpy outfit as he took her in his arms for a friendly kiss as Sara wrapped her arms around his shoulders.

Dressed much more casually in black shorts and a backwards baseball cap, Vivanco proved that it wasn't all work and no play on the set.

Flexible: Sara reenacted a popular yoga pose as she flexed back and put all her weight in her hands

Flexible: Sara reenacted a popular yoga pose as she flexed back and put all her weight in her hands

Entourage: Sara was surrounded by photography assistants who used umbrellas to ward off the bright Florida sun

Entourage: Sara was surrounded by photography assistants who used umbrellas to ward off the bright Florida sun

Usually based in New York, the model revealed on Twitter on Tuesday how she keeps her slim figure so flawless.

'Work out done with the great @gothamgym now quick shower and off to Miami!' she tweeted.

Sara first found fashion fame when she won the Cabelos Pantene 2007 contest and has since gone on to appear on the cover of Portuguese Vogue and pose inside GQ, Glamour and Elle.

Teamwork: Sampaio struck a pose with Peruvian photographer Mariano Vivanco, who helmed the shoot

Teamwork: Sampaio struck a pose with Peruvian photographer Mariano Vivanco, who helmed the shoot

All frills: Sara's final costume change was into a bright green strapless bikini

All frills: Sara's final costume change was into a bright green strapless bikini


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Too skinny by half!

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At least shes doing her job in looking good and not trying to give us some empty words of wisdom or some life story...

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I've never seen my cat do anything remotely like this, in or out of a swimsuit.

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WTH?????? No shape at all to her body. Look at her body in the purple bikini. Straight up and down. No curves (not looking for fat, just curves and she has none). No boobs, no hips. And a weird angry looking face. And she doesn't look that tall either.

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Here, Kitty Kitty !

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pretty face but she has no waist to hip ratio.

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It's SAMPAIO

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Zero curves and a permanent duck-face? Meh.

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Take note women of the United Kingdom: THIS is what a real woman looks like. Time to put down the cake and hit the gym or soon your men will be looking elsewhere.

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Sorry too skinny.

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What real woman??? She has no shape and no curves, you dummy!!!! Just a square body with a permanent duck face.

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Nope doesn't do anything for me. Just your average tall thin girl in a bikini.

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