Raica Oliveira

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Raica Oliveira

Date of birth	January 22, 1984 (age 23)
Place of birth	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Hair color	dark brown
Eye color	brown
Measurements	86-60-89 (34-24-35)
Shoe size	40 (EU), 11 (US)

Raica Oliveira (born January 22, 1984 in Niterói, Brazil) is a Brazilian supermodel, best known as one of the faces of Dior and Lancome.

1 Biography
2 Notable work
3 Quotes
4 Facts and stats
5 Editorials
6 Advertisement
- 6.1 Runway
7 Videos
8 See also
9 External links

[edit] Biography

Raica (pronounced Hi-KA) has two brothers: Givago (economist) and Pablo (lawyer) and she is currently living with her mother in New York. Shortly after winning 2nd place at the Elite Model Look International Final in 1999, Raica was christened "The sensation" at the fall fashion shows in Paris and Milan. This 17 year-old stunner managed to emerge as one of the most talked about models of the season alongside fellow Elite stars Adriana Lima, Maggie Rizer, Oluchi and Karen Elson. She was featured in a Christian Dior campaign that appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Mademoiselle, and other fashion magazines. She was also featured in a Dolce & Gabbana parfums campaign. In 2006 Raica was unveiled as a spokesmodel for the cosmetics company Lancome and fashion laicence Punto Blanco. She worked for Victoria's Secret only once. Raica is expected to be one of the more productive Brazilian supermodels in the year 2007 after sizzling with Gisele Bundchen on the Rio Fashion Week. Raica has joined the ranks of supermodels charging over US$ 20-thousand euros (16.6-thousand) to step out for TNG. In the February 2007 she appeared in Sports Illustrated. She is good friends with fellow Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima and Brazilian top model Ana Beatriz Barros. She has dated Brazillian football player, Ronaldo.In March 2007 Raica joined IMG Paris and she also appeared in Ann Taylor advertisements. Raica has done charity work.

[edit] Notable work

[edit] Quotes

"I always wanted to be a model. I remember being 10 years old and saying to my mom, 'Mommy, I want to be a model!'"

"Here [USA] I can work and make money. In Brazil all I would do is study."

"After my modeling career I plan to study psychology"

"I could not pose nude," she said. "Nothing against those who do, but I never felt right about it. It's not something that would make me proud."

[edit] Facts and stats

Height: 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Bust: 86 cm, 34 in
Waist: 60 cm, 24 in
Hips: 89 cm, 35 in
Shoe size: 40 (EU), 11 (US)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark brown
Nationality: Brazilian
Languages Spoken: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and Italian.
Agency: IMG Paris ,Elite,Next Model Mgmt NYC, Next Model Mgmt London, Why Not Model Agency Milan, Next Model Mgmt Paris,

Lumiere Sao Paulo (mother agency)

[edit] Editorials

Nova (Brasil - January 2000), Elle (Brasil - March 2000), Vogue (Italia - August 2000), Elle (España - September 2000), Nova (UK - December 2000), Marie Claire (Brasil - December 2000), Vogue (Brasil - January 2001), Elle (Brasil - February 2001), Vogue (Brasil - March 2001), Spin (March 2001), Vogue (España - September 2001), Harpers & Queen (September - 2001), Harpers & Queen (October - 2001),Elle (US) September 2002,Biba (France,July 2004),Ocean Drive (Spain,2004),Marie Claire (November 2006), Elle USA(2006), Sports llustrated(2007).

[edit] Advertisement

Chanel,Bebe, Calzedonia, Christian Dior,John Galliano, David Morris, Ralph Lauren, Chloè,Forum, Dolce & Gabbana,Hot Kiss, Loewe, Maidenform, Marks & Spencer, M. Officer, Emanuel Ungaro, Sergio Valente Jeans, Victor Hugo, Rosa Cha, Ann Taylor, Iguatemi, TNG, Wilsons Leather

[edit] Runway

Raica on the runway

Fall Winter 2000 Fashion Shows List:

Christian Dior , Christian Lacroix , Emanuel Ungaro , John Galliano , Sonia Rykiel , Valentino ...

Spring Summer 2001 Fashion Shows List:

Alberta Ferretti, Balmain, Calvin Klein, Cerruti, Chloé, Christian Dior, Cynthia Rowley, Daryl K, Emanuel Ungaro, Fause Haten, Fendi, Halston, Jeremy Scott, John Galliano, Miguel Vieira, Paco Rabanne, Pamela Dennis Donna, Portugal International, Ralph Lauren, Rosa Chá, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sonia Rykiel, Tuleh, Valentino, Victor Alfaro

Fall Winter 2001 Fashion Shows List:

Alice Roi, Christian Dior, Cynthia Rowley, Cynthia Steffe, Dirk Bikkembergs, Jean Paul Gaultier, Leonard, Miguel Adrover, Nanette Lepore, Ralph Lauren, Tuleh

Spring/Summer 2002:

Christian Dior, Cynthia Steffe, Dirk Bikkembergs, Guy Laroche, Hermes, Iceberg, Isabel Marant, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Keita Maruyama, La Perla, Marcel Marongiu, Mariella Burani, Morgan, Nanette Lepore, Private Circle, Vivienne Westwood, Yeohlee, Yigal Azrouel.

Spring/Summer 2002 Haute Couture:

Elie Saab, Emanuel Ungaro, Yves Saint Laurent.

Fall/Winter 2002:

Atil Kutoglu, Baby Phat, Binetti, Carmen Marc Valvo, Catherine Malandrino, Chanpaul, Christian Dior, Coccapani, Hermes, Mariella Burani, Morgan, Rocco Barocco, Yeohlee.

Fall/Winter 2003:

Custo Barcelona, Gai Mattiolo, Iceberg, Mariella Burani, Yeohlee.

Spring/Summer 2004:

Antoni & Alison, Arkadius, Boudicca, Paul Costelloe.

Fall/Winter 2004:

Arkadius.

Spring/Summer 2005:

Baby Phat, Cynthia Rowley.

Fall/Winter 2006:

Pasarela Cibeles,Antonio Pernas, Triumph World Cup Fashion,Ágata Ruíz de la Prada, JAVIER LARRAINZAR

Spring/Summer 2006:

Claudia Simões