Biography
Who is Caroline Trentini?
Early life and family
Caroline Aparecida Trentini was born on July 6, 1987, in Panambi, located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Her heritage includes Italian and German roots. When she was an infant, her father, Jacó Trentini, passed away. Her mother, Lourdes, raised Caroline and her two older sisters, Franciele and Elen, by entering the workforce.
During her early teens, a modeling scout discovered her in her hometown. She relocated to São Paulo to pursue professional opportunities. Soon after, she moved to New York City to enter the global fashion industry, quickly adapting despite initially not speaking English.
Career highlights and rise to fame
Caroline Trentini began modeling professionally in 2000 at about age 14. Her major breakthrough occurred when designer Marc Jacobs selected her for a campaign photographed by Juergen Teller. This high-profile opportunity established her presence on the global fashion stage during the early 2000s.
Following her breakout campaign, she walked for major fashion houses including Versace, Vera Wang, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ralph Lauren. She also modeled for Victoria's Secret and appeared on numerous international covers. By 2004, she was featured on Vogue Russia and Vogue Brasil.
Over the years, her career expanded with high-profile campaigns for brands like Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, and DKNY. Casting agent James Scully praised her work ethic and physical presence on the runway. She achieved industry icon status and a ranking among the top models on Models.com, continuing her runway appearances through 2025.
Personal life and marriage
Caroline previously dated photographer Victor Demarchelier for about three years. Following their breakup, she reconnected with Brazilian photographer Fabio Bartelt, who was her first boyfriend. The couple announced their engagement on October 29, 2011.
On March 3, 2012, Caroline and Fabio were married in a church located in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Together, they have two sons named Bento Jacob Trentini Bartelt and Benoah Jacob.
Birthday and age
Caroline Trentini was born on July 6, 1987, which makes Caroline 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Caroline shares the date with 24 other famous people.
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