Ana Cláudia Michels (born July 31, 1981) is a Brazilian model and physician.[3][4]
Ana Cláudia Michels | |
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 Michels in 2006 | |
| Born | July 31, 1981 Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | Augusto de Arruda Botelho (m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Green |
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Biography
editMichels was born in Joinville, Brazil. At the age of 14 she began to take a model course with the encouragement of her father. She was discovered by an agency in Florianópolis and immediately invited to a parade in Itajaí, Santa Catarina. At age 15, Ana Claudia started to parade for Ellus, Beneducci and Zoomp. At age 16, she left Brazil and went to New York City. On the same occasion, Ana Claudia was chosen to integrate the Chanel Tour and to cross Japan.
Modeling career
editAna Claudia started modeling in 1997 with the Mega Agency, when she was introduced to the owners by a friend.[3] She has appeared in catalogs for Victoria's Secret and Le Lis Blanc, a noted Brazilian clothing company, as well as Calvin Klein advertisements. She has also appeared in ads for companies like Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Macy's, Nike, and Tommy Hilfiger, and has graced the covers of multiple international editions of Vogue.[1][3]
Medical doctor
editIn 2012, Ana Claudia was accepted by São Camilo Medical School in São Paulo, Brazil, from which she earned a medical degree in 2019. She joined the efforts against COVID-19 as a general practitioner.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Profile of Ana Claudia Michels". Fashion Model Directory. Archived from the original on May 16, 2007. Retrieved April 7, 2007.
- ^ "Ana Claudia Michels - Model". MODELS.com.
- ^ a b c "Ana Claudia Michels". nymag.com. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ https://www.time24.news/t24/2020/04/model-and-now-a-doctor-ana-claudia-michels-volunteers-to-fight-covid-19.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)[dead link] - ^ ""Se precisar ajudar, eu vou": Modelo e também médica, Ana Claudia Michels se voluntaria no combate à Covid-19".
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