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Gisele Bundchen
With her unique beauty and stunning runway presence, Gisele has set the fashion world ablaze like no other model in recent years. After winning the prestigious VH-1/Vogue Model of the Year award in 1999, she went on to co-host the ceremony in 2000. The IMG model has appeared on the cover of virtually every major global fashion magazine, and is in high demand with the industry's top designers, editors and photographers. Vogue Magazine named the curvaceous 23-year-old the "model of the millennium" and has referred to her as the "return of the sexy girl."
Gisele was born in the southern Brazilian village of Horizontina on July 20, 1980. She comes from a large, loving family that she tries to visit as often as she can despite her busy schedule. Originally, Gisele was training to be a professional volleyball player. She opted for modeling, however, after she was scouted at age fourteen while on a school trip to Rio. Being very fond of animals, Gisele is rarely seen without her little Yorkshire terrier, Vida. Instant fame has not fazed Gisele; she is still a down-to-earth and spirited individual who is friendly and warm. At the end of the day she enjoys returning home and relaxing with her pets.
Gisele has been modeling in New York since 1996 and is arguably the most popular model in the world. She has been the face of a variety of advertising campaigns including Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Versace, Versace Jeans, Versace Sport, Céline, Givenchy, Bulgari and Polo Jeans. Gisele has also appeared in campaigns for Guerlain's "Champs-Elysées" fragrance, as well as for Lanvin's "Oxygène" fragrance. Gisele has also served as the spokesperson and campaign model for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. She has also had the opportunity to work with such talented photographers as Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Steven Klein, Craig McDean, Mikael Janssen and Michael Thompson.
Most recently, Gisele signed as one of the newest faces of the world's leading lingerie brand, Victoria's Secret. Her multi-year contract includes campaigns for lingerie, beauty and hosiery.
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