Do you come from a large family?
No, I have no brothers or sisters.

How did you get involved in modeling?
I started modeling in Brazil and then moved to New York a couple years later.

What is a typical day like for you?
I live in New York so I shop and work a lot. I also love to read, especially books by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. When I am not working, I tend to relax at home and hang out with my friends.

What is your most prized possession and why?
I own a bar in Mexico--I love to go there! It is a great escape for me when I have some downtime and can't make it to my house in Brazil.

What is the best thing about modeling for GUESS?
The people! The crew is like a big family and it was really fun working with them.

What are your plans for the future?
I would really like to pursue acting or photography.

What are some of your favorites - food, place, musician, author, etc.?
My favorite food is anything Brazilian! My favorite musician is Lenny Kravitz, and my favorite author is Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a Colombian realism and fantasy novelist. My favorite vacation spot is Salvador de Bahia, I love to go back to my homeland as much as I can!

How do you keep fit?
To keep fit, I do Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art which combines dance, music, rituals, acrobatics and choreographed play-fighting.

You have flawless skin, do you have any good beauty secrets?
Lots of rest and drinking a lot of water is the key to having good skin - and no smoking!

Do you enjoy traveling?
I don't really like to travel, but I have to do it. Modeling takes me everywhere from Paris, Milan, New York, and then I travel home to Brazil when I can. I have a little bit of a fear of flying, but I just know that I have to get on that plane to get to my next destination!

What advice do you have for young people interested in modeling?
Take it easy, go slow, and don't take anything personally. Always remember to remain true to yourself because you are special and unique!