Ana Beatriz Barros Biography
Posted on Aug 07, 2006 Under All Supermodel Biographies, Ana Beatriz Barros, Brazilian Supermodels |Ana Beatriz Barros (born May 29, 1982 in Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil) is a Brazilian supermodel. She moved to Rio de Janeiro and grew up there.
She was discovered by the Director of Elite Model Management who was vacationing in Brazil. In 1998 she won the Brazilian Elite Look of the year and was placed second at the International Elite Look of the Year. Then she was given an offer by Guess? for which she is well known.
She has done advertisements not only for Guess? but also for Victoria’s Secret, Chanel cosmetics, and Jennifer Lopez’s JLo fashion line. 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, W, ELLE along with many other covers.
She currently lives in New York.
Ana Beatriz Barros is one of the top Brazillian models in the world, working for high profile fashion labels including Victoria’s Secret, Guess, Sisley’s and Sports Illustrated. Born on the 29th of May, 1982, in Itabira Brazil, Ana started her modeling career at the tender age of 14 when she was spotted by a director of Elite, a top modeling agency.
She proceeded to win the 1996 Brazillian version of the Elite “Look of the Year” competition, placing second overall in the worldwide competition. After being signed to a modeling contract, Ana landed her first major campaign for Guess, where she worked with fellow Brazillian Alessandra Ambrosio.
Since then, her career has escalated and she is now one of the world’s foremost models, most notable for her extensive work in Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated.