Joining the cast of the renowned hit TV series, Baywatch in its eleventh season as lifesaver, Leigh Dyer did nothing to hamper the career of Brande Roderick in 2000 when she also became one Hugh Hefner’s Playboy models gracing the cover of Playboy magazine in April of that year and being named Playmate of the Year in 2001.

Brande’s nomination as Playmate of the Month saw her beating another of Hef’s favourites, Pamela Anderson, to the post as the first Baywatch star to be honored with the title.

Brande’s involvement with Playboy magazine didn’t end at appearing in its glossy pages, she also became one of Hef’s special bunny girl girlfriends.

Brande’s other film credits include, Starsky & Hutch, Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror and The Nanny Diaries. In addition, she has guest-starred in, Joey, The Parkers, Just Shoot Me!, Fear Factor and Beverly Hills 90210.

In August 2006, Brande became engaged to Glenn Cadrez, a former NFL linebacker who played for the Denver Broncos, the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs. In June 2007 Brande became Mrs Cadrez and now has an ambition to live with the new man in her life, in Hawaii.

In 2009 Brande became a contestant on the 2nd series of the American show, Celebrity Apprentice, hosted by another celebrity with a ‘playboy’ reputation, Donald Trump.

Brande appeared along side Joan Rivers, Annie Duke and Clint Black. The show sees celebrities raising money for their chosen charities, Brande choose the California Police Youth Charities. Brande was eliminated along with fellow contestant Jesse James from the final four in the second to last episode.