Ana Beatriz Barros
Ana Beatriz Barros | |
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 Ana Beatriz Barros at the Tribeca Film Festival | |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Hair color | Naturally Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Green |
| Agency | Lumiere Model Management |
| Website | Ana Beatriz Barros Official Site |
Ana Beatriz Barros (born May 29, 1982 in Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil) is a Brazilian supermodel. She is one of the most successful Brazilian supermodels. She has done advertisements for Guess?, for Victoria's Secret, Chanel cosmetics, and Jennifer Lopez's JLo fashion line. [1]
Early life and career
She moved to and grew up in Rio de Janeiro. She is of Portuguese and Spanish ethnicity, and is the youngest of three sisters; Patricia and Malu (Maria Luisa).[2]
Barros and her older sister, Patricia (also a model), were walking on a Rio beach when they were spotted by a representative from Elite Model Management.[3] Barros went to see Elite office in Rio and Sergio Mattos - art director of 40 Graus. They then asked Barros to participate in the Elite Model Look 1996, which she won. She subsequently competed for international Elite Model Look and placed second worldwide. [1]
Modeling career
She has done advertisements not only for Guess? but also for Victoria's Secret, Chanel cosmetics, and Jennifer Lopez's JLO fashion line. In 2004 Jennifer Lopez selected Barros to be the face of her new lingerie line, JLO Lingerie. Said Lopez, "I wanted someone young, sexy and urban, with a universal appeal." [3] Barros has been in shows for the likes of Valentino, Missoni, Gucci, Christian Dior, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors and many more prestigious fashion houses.
She has been on the cover of magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Allure, Brazilian magazines such as Capricho and Audi magazine, W, ELLE along with many other covers. [2] Barros appeared five times on Sports Illustrated in the Swimsuit Issue (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006). [3]
| Advertisements |
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| Água de Coco, Alphorria, Andrew Marc, Anna Rita N, Armani Jeans, Calzedonia, Chanel, Christian Dior, Cia Maritima, Clarins, Denimaxx, Diesel, Ermanno Scervino, Exte, Forum, Guess?, Hanro, Head & Shoulders, Intimissimi, JLO by Jennifer Lopez, J.Lo Lingerie, Kays, Kristina Popovitch, La Senza, L'Oreal, Maria Bonita Extra, Mexx, Miss Bikini, Morgan, Naf Naf, Neiman Marcus, Oakley, Oenobiol cosmetics, Onyx, Pantene, Replay, Rosa Chá, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sergio Valente, Shopping Iguatemi, Sisley, Speigel, St. Patrick, Swatch, Triton, Valisere, Victoria's Secret, Yamamay |
| Country | Cover |
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| Argentina | Elle - October 2006
Brazil: Capricho - December 1996; Nova - September 1999; Audi - March 2000; Marie Claire - November 2000; Elle - September 2003; Elle - February 2006; Elle - November 2006 |
| Czech Republic | Harper's Bazaar - November 2002 |
| France | 20Ans - 1999; PHOTO - June 2005; MarieClaire - July 2005; Photo - August 2006 |
| Greece | Elle - May 2002; Glamour - July 2002 |
| Italy | Amica - October 3, 2001; Glamour - January 2003; GQ - March 2005 |
| Mexico | Vogue - May 2004 |
| Portugal | Elle - July 2004 |
| Spain | Vogue - November 2001; Joyce - January/February 2002; Vogue(supplement) - August 2003; Elle - June 2006 |
| UK | Harper's & Queen - August 2002; Trace - April 2003; GQ - December 2003; Arena - December 2004 |
| US | Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - 2002, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - 2003, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - 2004, American Photo - March 2004, Vogue, ELLE, Marie Claire |
| Year | Fashion Show |
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| 2000 | Balmain, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Ines de la Fressange, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo, Lolita Lempincka, Paco Rabbane, Valentino, Fause Haten, M.Officer, Marcel Marongiu, Romeo Gigli |
| 2001 | Alice Roi, BCBG, Christian Dior, Custo Barcelona, Diane von Furstenberg, Dirk Bikkembergs, DKNY, Elie Saab, Ellus, Fause Haten, Forum, Guy Laroche, Imitation of Christ, Inspiro, Jean Paul Gaultier, Leonard, Marcel Marongiu, Max Azria, Paco Rabanne, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Randolph Duke, Thierry Mugler, Valentino, Victor Alfaro, Victor Bellaish, Victoria's Secret, Zang Toileonard, Il Marchese Coccapani, Lino Villaventura, Philosophy, Patachou, Rosa Cha, Rygy, Zang Toi, |
| 2002 | Alexandre Hercovitch, Baby Phat, Betsey Johnson, Binetti, Blue Man, Bruuns Bazaar, Catherine Malandrino, Christian Dior, Diane von Furstenberg, Dirk Bikkembergs, Girbaud, Guy Laroche, Halston, John Galliano, Rosa Chá, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Vivienne Westwood, Valentino, Victoria's Secret |
| 2003 | Agua de Coco, Agua Doce, Aigner, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Arkadius, Bá Doquee, Baby Phat, Balmain, Betsey Johnson, Chloe, Christian Dior, Custo Barcelona, Donna Karan, Elie Saab, Ellus, Emporio Armani, Erreuno, Etro, Forum, Iceberg, Jean-Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, John Richmond, Lancetti, Lino Villaventura, M. Officer, Maria Bonita, Mariella Burani, Maron Giu, Poko Pano, Rosa Chá, Sommer,Stephano Guerreiro, Triton, Tomaso Stefanelli, Valentino, Versace, Versus, Victoria's Secret, Walter Rodrigues, |
| 2004 | Baby Phat, Christian Dior, Imitation of Christ, John Galliano, Rosa Chá, The Heart Truth, Victoria's Secret |
| 2005 | Victoria's Secret |
| 2006 | Victoria's Secret |
| 2007 | Lenny, Rock & Republic, TNG |
Personal Life
She currently lives in New York but is always traveling. She also has an apartment in Brazil and very often visits her family.
After a hard day of work, she loves to go bicycle riding or going to the beach. She also likes to read about art, especially about painting.[1]
Agencies
- Next Model Management - Paris
- Women Management
- Munich Models
- The Fashion Model Management
- Mega Models - São Paulo
- Lumière Model Management
- MY Model Management
References
- ^ a b c "Interviews: Supermodel Ana Beatriz Barros & Olivier Daube - founder of Lumiere Models Management. Sao Paulo, Brazil.". Retrieved on 2006-07-29.
- ^ a b "Ana Beatriz Barros". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ a b c "Ana Beatriz Barros Bio" Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2007-06-03.