Actresses from Brazil

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  • Gisele Bündchen

    Occupation: Supermodel

    Gisele Bündchen is a Brazilian supermodel, actress, and businesswoman born on July 20, 1980, in Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as one of the original Victoria's Secret Angels and became known for pioneering the "horse walk" on runways. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall with measurements around 35-23-35, she has blonde hair, blue eyes, and a fit, athletic build from years of practicing yoga, surfing, and volleyball. She has appeared on over 1,200 magazine covers, including Vogue, and was the highest-paid model in the world for over a decade according to Forbes. Beyond modeling, she has acted in films like "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Taxi," launched eco-friendly skincare line Sejaa, and authored the bestseller "Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life." She is an environmental activist, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, and promotes sustainable fashion. She was married to NFL quarterback Tom Brady from 2009 to 2022, with whom she has two children, and also has a stepson from his previous relationship. She speaks Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish, and some French, and comes from a family of six sisters with German-Brazilian heritage.

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  • Xuxa

    Occupation: Host

    Xuxa, whose full name is Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel, is a highly prominent Brazilian television host, actress, singer, and businesswoman. She is best known for her long career as a children's television show host, earning her the nickname "The Queen of Children" (*Rainha dos Baixinhos* in Portuguese).

    * Career Highlights: Xuxa (pronounced "shoo-sha") started her career as a model before transitioning into television in the 1980s. Her most famous show, Xou da Xuxa, which ran on TV Globo, was a massive success, leading her to build one of the largest children's entertainment empires in Latin America.

    * Global Reach: In the early 1990s, she hosted shows simultaneously in Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and the United States, reaching millions of viewers daily.

    * Music and Film: She is also a successful recording artist, having released numerous albums (particularly for children) and starred in commercially successful films in Brazil. Her albums have sold tens of millions of copies, and she is a two-time Latin Grammy winner.

    In short, Xuxa is a major cultural icon in Brazil, celebrated for her energetic and charismatic presence as a beloved children's entertainer.

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