Biography
Who is Emanuela de Paula?
Early life and beginnings
Emanuela de Paula was born in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil. She has a white Brazilian mother and an Afro Brazilian father. Her heritage includes African, Dutch, and Native Brazilian roots. She describes her background using the term mulata.
Emanuela began showing an interest in the modeling industry when she was nine years old, securing her first role in a supermarket advertisement shortly after. By the time she was 15, she started visiting professional agencies to build her career.
Career breakthroughs
She signed with the Marilyn Agency, which was the first firm she approached. Her debut season occurred in 2005 in New York City. During this time, she walked the runway for luxury brands like Ralph Lauren, Bill Blass, and Zac Posen.
A magazine story for W, captured by photographer Michael Thompson, helped establish her presence. Emanuela de Paula soon became a regular on international runways, including shows for Bottega Veneta, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, and Diane von Furstenberg.
Runway and campaigns
Emanuela walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2008, 2010, and 2011. She also gained attention for her work with the UK retailer Next and the Swedish store Gina Tricot. Forbes listed her as the eleventh highest paid supermodel in 2009, with earnings of 2.5 million dollars.
Throughout her career, she has appeared in campaigns for brands such as DKNY, Sephora, MAC, and GAP. In 2014, she secured representation with The Society Management. She has received praise for her work from industry figures like Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour.
Birthday and age
Emanuela de Paula was born on April 25, 1989, which makes Emanuela 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Emanuela shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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