It's often been said that Nikkala is one of the most naturally beautiful girls to have ever graced the nation's favourite page and after ten years at the top it's clear that we've been looking at one very special lady.

The gorgeous Middlesex native made her debut way back in July 2000, but she's the first to admit that this monumental milestone crept up on her.

"I knew I was approaching my 10-year anniversary, but it was still a shock when I received the phone call to congratulate me.

"I didn't really celebrate, but my boyfriend bought me some flowers with a note saying 'Well done Nikkala, 28, from Middlesex,' which I thought was really cute.

"It doesn't feel like 10 years has passed, but so much has changed over the last decade, it's difficult to take it in.

"So many girls have come and gone and I've made some great friends over the years, but Page 3 has completely changed since I made my debut."

A lot has changed during the Noughties, but Nikkala's stunning looks have remained a most welcome constant throughout it all.

Guaranteed to put a smile on any Page 3 fans face, photographers and models alike have been gushing with praise for the 28-year-old, but we wanted to know which of her colleagues Nikkala most admires:

"There are so many, it's difficult to mention them all, but Peta stands out as an amazing ambassador for Page 3.

"She works tirelessly for Help for Heroes and juggles her work with being an amazing mum too.
"I'm also so proud of Zoe," she continued.

"We started around the same time and her transformation in to a really talented photographer has been inspirational.

"When we first joined the team Beverley Goodway was the man behind the lens and he did so much to encourage and help us girls, I'll be forever grateful. More recently, Alison Webster has taken over photographic responsibilities and she's always looked after me. It make me feel so proud to have been part of such a special team."

There are plenty of memories Nikkala hold dear, but it's the travelling opportunities she's been given that stick out the most.

"I've had a fantastic time travelling all over the world and despite a few little upsets, like having our villa burgled in Greece, I've loved every second of it."

Even if Nikkala's career had taken a different path, there's a good chance she still could have ended up in The Sun.

"When I was younger I always fancied being a journalist. I think it stems from watching a documentary when I was at school, but I always loved writing and I think if the modelling hadn't of taken off then I would have loved to give that a go."

She certainly would have been the best-looking journalist at our Wapping headquarters!

Looking towards the future, we all realise there will come a time when she decides to pull up her bra straps, but when that fateful day comes, what does she hope to fill her time with?

"I've been considering going to university to study psychology and criminology. It's a subject that really fascinates me, so it makes sense to give it a go."

Whatever she chooses to do, we're sure Nikkala will do beautifully well and we wish her all the luck in the world. In the meantime, lets sit back and enjoy some of her favourite shots from her time on Page 3.