Ana Beatriz Barros
Brazil is a big exporter of supermodels. Ana Beatriz Barros (24) is one of the most successful
Brazilian supermodels and you can see her everywhere.
She has done advertisements for Guess?, for Victoria's Secret, Chanel cosmetics,
and Jennifer Lopez's JLo fashion line.
She has been in shows for Valentino, Missoni, Gucci, Christian Dior, Versace and many more.
Her perfect body featured many times in Sports Illustarted Magazine, and
Models.com includes her in the list of the world's top 25 sexiest models. An interview with the definition of beauty.
Author: Jonathan.L - Owner Models Observer
August 2006
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* Ana, when and how did your successful career start?
Ana Beatriz Barros: I went to see Elite office in Rio and Sergio Mattos - art director of 40
Graus (Lumiere is partner of 40 Graus. They opened the SP office with
Lumiere) asked me to participate in the Elite Model Look 1996, which I
won for Brazil and was second worldwide. Then it never stopped.
* Was the beginning easy for you? Did you get used to living on airplanes
quickly?
Ana Beatriz Barros: Things went really fast but my family really helped. My mother traveled
with me for a very long time. I was not easy. I was so young and working so
much. My family really helped me.
* What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Ana Beatriz Barros: Working for Victoria Secret (I have now a contract with Intimissimi (Italian Branch of VS),
working for Sports Illustarded, shooting for
Vogue, Elle ..etc. It's so hard to say because I worked with so many great
designers, producers, photographers. All the best ones.
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Supermodel Ana Beatriz Barros.
180cm of breathtaking beauty.
Elite Models, Fashion Milan, Lumiere Models.
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* How is it to be so famous and a symbol of beauty?
Ana Beatriz Barros: Very pleasant. I just wish sometime my life wasn't so public. You feel very exposed. But I also
really love it. It's an amazing life. Can't complain.
* You are lucky to work internationally and meet variety of cultures.
Where do you live now, and which differences do you find between life in
Brazil, life in New York, and life in Paris?
Ana Beatriz Barros: I live in NY...as much as I can (I am always traveling).
I also have my Apt in Brazil and need to visit my country very often to see my family and
to refill my energy. I love Brazil, love NY too. And I am in love with
Paris, such a romantic city. All such different cultures...I am glad that I
have access to all those places. No need to choose only one.
* As a supermodel, you've done a lot of prestigious advertisements and
worked with leading fashion companies. Please describe a unique experience
from your modeling career, an assignment you enjoyed very much to do.
Ana Beatriz Barros: The shooting for SI are amazing. We go to such great places and the team
take such a good care of you...it's fantastic.
* Would you say a woman can learn how to be a model, or modeling is
something in the genes? you have it or you don't have it at all? Why do you
think so?
Ana Beatriz Barros: You need a good body and figure. Once you have this you need to be
strong. It's not that easy. My case is a little special, its like a
dream - every thing went so well. But for all those new models...if they
have what it takes, my advice: be nice and don't give up.
* Which things would you take to a lonely island?
Ana Beatriz Barros: My family...mother..sisters...my dog..my boyfriend..my Ipod..my cell
phone. Please don't send me on an island alone...
* How will you pamper yourself after a hard day of work?
Ana Beatriz Barros: I love to go bicycle riding or going to the beach. Well it's not always
easy. I also like to read about art, especially about painting.
* Do you have a dream, something you would like very much to do?
Ana Beatriz Barros: Have a institution that takes care of children. I love to take care of
children.
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The Agent - Olivier Daube
* Olivier, please tell us about the beginning of Lumiere - how did the
agency start?
After working for 5 years as director of Elite Brazil, I started Lumiere.
* Who are Lumiere's leading models today?
Ana B Barros, Raica de Oliveira, Mariana Marcki, Fabiane Nunes.
* How much time do you need for telling if someone has modeling potential?
You know directly when you see the person and need to have a good discussion
to see if the model has the personality to become a great model.
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Olivier Daube,
founder of Lumiere models management.
One of Brazil's top agents.
www.lumieremodels.com.br
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* What are the requirements (height, age and others) for becoming a
Lumiere's model?
Ideally we start working with models when they are 15 years old and at
least 1.75 cm.
* Where would you like to see the agency in the future?
Lumiere has been growing very fast and is really doing well. We only
started in April 2005, and it's amazing how fast things are going.
So our
concern is to keep growing and at the same time not to loose our
identity. We are a very Pro/friendly and human cie and we are doing all we
can to work in the best conditions, respecting our clients...
models/photographer/producers etc...offering the best services.
modeling career
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