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Michelle AlvesAmerican model
Date of Birth: 10.09.1980
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Michelle Alves
Michelle Alves was born in 1980 in the Brazilian city of Londrina, Parana. Her romantic parents named her Michelle, inspired by a famous song by the Beatles, of which they were passionate fans.
Modeling Career
At the age of 15, Michelle started her modeling career, giving in to her persistent parents' requests to try herself in a beauty contest. Her first contest earned her the title of "Miss Congeniality," sparking Michelle's interest in the modeling profession.
Despite her successful start, Michelle, who was always a diligent student, never abandoned the idea of pursuing a "civilian" profession. After experiencing the taste of modeling triumph and achieving significant victories in the field (second place in the national modeling agency contest "Elite"), she decided to complete her education first. Michelle successfully passed entrance exams to the engineering faculty of a technical university and earned her diploma.
In 2000, Michelle Alves returned to the fashion show scene. That same year, she had a very successful collaboration with renowned photographer Steven Meisel, resulting in her participation in Valentino's advertising campaign and a cover photo for Italian Vogue.
International Success
In the years following her graduation, Michelle lived in France, Australia, and Germany before finally settling in New York. Thanks to her extensive travels, Michelle speaks multiple languages fluently, including Italian, French, English, and her native Portuguese.
Michelle strives to participate in all significant fashion events worldwide, particularly the main event of Brazilian fashion, Sao Paulo Fashion Week. She returns to her homeland annually.
Today, Michelle Alves has an extensive list of works, including features in renowned magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, American and French editions of Elle, Italian Marie Claire, and others. She has collaborated with brands like Valentino, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, John Galliano, Armani, and worked with lingerie brand Victoria's Secret.
Michelle Alves is the face of the advertising campaign for Yves Saint Laurent's perfume "Cinema," which brings her a substantial income.
Personal Life
Michelle Alves is married to music producer Guy Oseary. Recently, they welcomed a son, which led Michelle to briefly leave the runway and photoshoots. However, she has since returned to her career.
Michelle Alves ranks among Brazil's top-earning models, with an annual income of almost one million dollars.
