Gisele Bundchen, the hottest, highest-paid models in the world

Gisele BundchenBusiness magazine Forbes magazine has released it's international list of this year's top-earning models.

'The world's top earning model' is based on estimated earnings of models from June 2008 to June 2009. Four Brazilian models have found a place in the rankings.

Brazilian beauty Bundchen has topped the list of top-earning models. At 28, she has earnings to the tune of USD 25 million from numerous campaigns, including those for brands like Versace, True Religion jeans and Dior.

35-year-old Heidi Klum of Germany, with an estimated earning of USD 16 million in the second spot. The majority of Klum's earnings are driven by her TV and endorsement career. The model has endorsement deals with Diet Coke, Volkswagen, McDonald's and LG,