Brazilian top model: Who is Ana Beatriz Barros?
She was discovered one day at the beach when she was 14 and moved to New York with her mother.
Ana Beatriz Barros was born on May 29, 1982, in Itabira, Brazil, as the daughter of Sônia and Renato. She has two older sisters, Patricia and Maria Luisa. Ana Beatriz Barros moved with her family to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ana Beatriz Barros (born 29 May 1982) is a Brazilian model, known for her multiple appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and for her work with Intimissimi, GUESS, Bebe, Victoria's Secret, Chanel cosmetics, and Jennifer Lopez's JLO fashion line.
Ana Beatriz Barros participated in the Elite Model contest in 1996 and won the competition after she was accidentally spotted by the manager of Elite Model Management while on vacation in Rio de Janeiro on the beach and with her encouragement. On this occasion, she moved to New York with her mother when she was only 14 years old. Later, she started her modeling career by signing an agreement with the Guess brand for the Millennium campaign.
Ana Beatriz Barros has modeled for brands such as Christian Dior, Armani, Oakley, L'Oréal, Diesel, Victoria's Secret, and ADL+.
Ana Beatriz Barros, who has a crescent-star tattoo on her ankle, has been living in New York since the age of 14.
She married businessman Karim El Chiaty.
She took a break from the podium after giving birth.