She might find it easier to model satin lingerie for magazine covers and pages, but this time, supermodel Rosie Huntington – Whiteley will have to exert more effort as she takes on the role vacated by Megan Fox in the third installment of the blockbuster film “Transformers.”

According to Hollywood sources, the 23-year old Elle Magazine’s “Model of the Year” will be the new love interest of male lead actor Shia Labeuof.

The model is definitely new to acting but the director of “Transformers,” Michael Bay, already knew her potential from the time he directed her in a lingerie commercial in 2009. The sequel of this highly anticipated film is slated for release by summer next year.

Several models were considered for the role vacated by Fox. Such models were Ashley Green, Brooklyn Decker and Gemma Arterton.