Gisele Bundchen Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 60 kg |
Date of Birth | July 20, 1980 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Eye Color | Blue |
Gisele Bundchen is a Brazilian model, actress, activist, businesswoman, producer, and voiceover artist who has been one of the highest-paid supermodels in the world and became the 16th richest woman in the entertainment industry in 2007. She has graced the covers of more than 1,200 magazines including W, Allure, GQ, Forbes, Marie Claire, TIME, Vanity Fair, and Esquire, and had signed Victoria’s Secret‘s biggest contract to date. In 2006, she appeared as Serena in the American comedy-drama film, The Devil Wears Prada, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. Moreover, Gisele Bundchen has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program.
Born Name
Gisele Caroline Bündchen
Nick Name
Gise, The Body, The Midas Queen, The Hurricane Gisele, La Bundchen
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Nationality
Education
Like other Brazilian models, she also didn’t pay much attention to studying. She just learned the German language but has not kept up with it. Instead in 1993 (when she was 13), she joined a modeling course with 2 of her sisters. Like Adriana Lima, Gisele Bündchen was discovered in a shopping mall. But, Gisele was discovered by the Elite Modeling Agency. From there, her modeling career started and went rapidly.
Occupation
Fashion/Runway Model, Occasional Actress, Businesswoman, Activist, Producer, Voiceover Artist
Family
- Father – Valdir Bündchen (University Teacher and Writer)
- Mother – Vânia Nonnenmacher (Bank Clerk Pensioner)
- Siblings – Raquel (Sister), Graziela (Sister), Gabriela (Sister), Rafaela (Sister), Patrícia (Younger Fraternal Twin Sister)
- Others – Walter Bündchen (Paternal Grandfather), Lucila Luckemeyer/Lückmeyer (Paternal Grandmother), João Theobaldo Nonnenmacher (Maternal Grandfather), Maria Kolling (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
- Option Model Agency – Zurich
- Model Management – Hamburg
- 2pm Model Management – Copenhagen
- IMG Models – New York
- IMG Models – London
- IMG Models – Milan
In February 2021, it was reported that Gisele was leaving IMG Models after 22 years of representation with them. Instead, she would be represented by her twin sister Patricia.
She has also been signed with Jonesworks, Inc., Public Relations Agency, New York City, New York, United States.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Gisele Bündchen dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has German ancestry due to her parents.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall stature
- Beautiful hair
Measurements
35-23-35 in or 89-58.5-89 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU) or 8 (UK)
Shoe Size
8.5 (US) or 39 (EU) or 6 (UK)
Brand Endorsements
1-2-3, Alexander McQueen, Alphorria, American Express, Andréa Saletto, Apple Computer, Aquascutum, Atelier Versace, Balenciaga, Bebe, Blackglama, Bvlgari, C&A, Cacharel, Cacharel ‘Liberté’ fragrance, Caderbras & Risqué-Niase, Calzedonia, Carolina Herrera bridal collection, Celine, Chloé, Christian Dior, Cia Marítima, Colcci, Cori, Credicard, Dakota, Daslu, Disney Parks, Dolce & Gabbana, DSquared2, Earl Jeans, Ebel, El Corte Inglés, Esprit, Exposição, Fabricatto, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, Gianfranco Ferré, Forum, Fruit, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Giz, Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, Got milk?, Guerlain, H&M, Indivi, Intelig, Ipanema, Isabel Marant, Jasmine Bridal Wear, Jean Paul Gaultier, Joop!, Joop! Jeans, Karl Lagerfeld, Krishna, L’Oréal, Lancôme, Lanvin ‘Oxygène’ & ‘Oxygène Homme’ fragrances, Lenny, Les Filós, Lita Molinari, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, London Fog, Lux, Lycra, M. Officer, Max Factor, Melissa, Mercearia & Oppidum, Mervyn’s, Michael Kors, Milady, Milk, Missoni, More Majorum, Multiplan, Nivea, Nocturna, Otto, Pantene, Patachou, Polo Jeans Co, Polo Ralph Lauren, Pop Love, Phuket, Ralph Lauren, Red, Rede Shopping Multiplan, Renner, Roberto Cavalli, Robyn, Rossel, Stefanel, Stiefelkonig, St. John, Strenesse, Suflair, Triton, Triumph, True Religion, Tug, Vakko, Valentino, Valentino Couture, Valirese & Liz, Vero Moda, Versace,Versace Jeans, Victoria’s Secret, Victoria’s Secret ‘Breathless’, Dream Angels Divine, Dream Angels Halo, Dream Angels Heavenly, Pink, Very sexy for her, Very sexy for her2, Very sexy for him & Very sexy for him2 fragrances, Vivara Jewelry, Vivo, Vogue Eyewear, Yves Saint Laurent, Zara, Zoomp
In May 2023, Gisele was featured in Jimmy Choo‘s new campaign.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Best Known For
Being World’s highest-paid model, according to a survey by Forbes magazine in the year 2012. She earned $45 million from May 2011 to May 2012.
First Fashion Show
Gisele debuted with Ready to Wear – Spring / Summer 1997 Fashion Show where she walked the ramp for Alexander McQueen, Emporio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Giorgio Armani.
First Film
2004 American film Taxi (Taxi is a remake of 1998 film of the same name) for her role as Vanessa (the bank robbers’ leader). Bündchen also played a minor role in the 2006 comedy film The Devil Wears Prada.
First TV Show
In 1999, Gisele presented the MTV Music Video Awards 1999. Though, she has also appeared in the Late Show with David Letterman (60 minutes comedy and talk show) on November 20, 2000.
Personal Trainer
Gisele Bündchen does martial arts, particularly, Tai Chi and Kung Fu. Yao Li is her martial arts guru from Boston Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute. Besides this, she also does her all-time favorite workout – Anusara Yoga.
She is athletic from childhood. She grew up playing volleyball, gymnastics, cycling and other extracurricular activities.
Gisele Bündchen Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Cheeseburger, Meat, Coco Juice
- Favorite Eye Product – Dr. Alkaitis Organic Eye Creme, Benefit Miss Popularity (Highlighter), Max Factor 2000 Calorie Extreme Lash Plumper (for Eyelashes)
- Favorite Workout – Anusara Yoga
- Favorite Hair Product – Kerastase’s Greenline
- Favorite Lips Product – La Mer Lip Balm
- Favorite Beauty Products – Cle De Peau La Creme (to keep the skin hydrated), The Multiple by NARS (to give a peachy and dewy look)
- Favorite Perfume – Dolce & Gabbana The One
- Favorite People – Lauren Hutton (American Model and Actress)
Gisele Bündchen Facts
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