Walking the Victoria’s Secret fashion show is a dream come true for countless models and every year a select few gets the chance to strut their stuff for millions of viewers. The 2009 VS lineup is full of surprises; from the arrival of stunning newcomers, to the return of VS favorites and much more. Our full coverage of all the goings on backstage kicks off later tonight, but here is a little taste to get you ready.

For even more VS check out MDC’s backstage pictures!

The lovely Candice Backstage at The Armory, pic Betty for MDC

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2009

Alessandra Ambrosio
Miranda Kerr
Maryna Linchuk
Caroline Trentini
Izabel Goulart
Liu Wen
Candice Swanepoel
Abbey Lee Kershaw
Tatiana Kovylina
Selita Ebanks
Erin Heatherton
Anja Rubik
Doutzen Kroes
Chanel Iman
Julia Stegner
Edita Vilkeviciute
Isabeli Fontana
Ana Beatriz Barros
Sessilee Lopez
Marisa Miller
Caroline Winberg
Behati Prinsloo
Eniko Mihalik
Anastasia Kuznetsova
Lyndsey Scott
Lily Aldridge
Dorothea Barth Jorgensen
Elyse Taylor
Shannan Click
Heidi Klum
Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Lindsay Ellingson
Anna Jagodzinska
Aminata Niaria

The angels are upon us - Victoria’s Secret has bestowed the oh so coveted Angel wings on 5 lucky models! The newest angels join a group that already includes VS legends like Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio and each fresh face brings something different to the table. Some are VS familiars, while others are just getting their start with the iconic brand. Take a look at the latest girls to get their wings and tell us what you think.

2009′S NEW VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGELS

Rosie Huntington Whiteley

Emanuela de Paula

Candice Swanepoel

Lindsay Ellingson

Chanel Iman

Nous Model Management’s Stephan Hoffman lights up the new D&G campaign shot by Mario Testino.

Photo: Mario Testino for D&G (with Lindsay Ellingson/DNA Models)