Portuguese model Sara Sampaio. [Photo/Agencies]

She was one of the original Victoria's Secret models back in 1995.

Now at 51 years old - and just as youthful-looking - Veronica Webb speaks to the AP about the challenges and particularities of the famed fashion show that she began 21 years ago.

"I was in the first Victoria's Secret show and it was one of the most challenging bookings that I ever did because, obviously, if you're in a room and everyone else is dressed and you're in your underwear it's a little bit embarrassing," she says, laughing.

Webb, who made history as the first African-American to ever have a cosmetics contract, also recalled how important the experience boosted her professional life.

"It was one of the proudest moments of my career also because it took so much discipline and making so many fitness goals to get there," she says.