Camila Alves

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Camila Alves McConaughey
Born (1982-01-28) January 28, 1982
Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Occupation Model
Spouse(s) Matthew McConaughey (m. 2012)
Children 3
Modeling information
Height 5 ft, 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair color Black
Eye color Brown
Website
camila.mymuxo.com

Camila Alves McConaughey[1] (b. January 28, 1982)[2] is a Brazilian model and designer.[1]

Early life

She was born in Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil and spent her childhood between the beaches of Bahia and the farmlands of Minas Gerais.[3] She was raised by her mother, an artist and designer, and her father, a farmer. Alves arrived in Los Angeles at the age of fifteen to visit her aunt, and never left. After working for four years as a house-cleaner and waitress, she successfully learned English and decided to make the United States her home.[4]

Career

At the age of 19, Alves moved to New York to pursue a career as a fashion model.[5] Alves and her mother design the Muxo line of handbags,[6] which were conceived after experimenting for three years with styles and designs.[7] In 2010, Alves hosted the Bravo network's third season of its reality television show Shear Genius.[8]

In April 2012, Alves was signed on as the new face for Macy's clothing line "I.N.C. International Concepts".[9]

Personal life

Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey, 2010

Alves met American actor Matthew McConaughey in 2006.[10] The couple became engaged on Christmas Day 2011,[11] and were married on June 9, 2012 in Austin, Texas, where they reside.[1] They have three children: sons Levi (born July 7, 2008),[12] Livingston (born December 28, 2012),[13] and daughter Vida (born January 3, 2010).[14]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves Wedding". People.com. June 10, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2012. 
  2. ↑ "Camila Alves". Fashion model directory. 
  3. ↑ "Camila Alves Pictures". Retrieved August 6, 2010. 
  4. ↑ Garcia, Jennifer (June 16, 2008). "Camila Alves". Retrieved August 6, 2010. 
  5. ↑ "Camila Alves". FashionModelDirectory.com. undated. 
  6. ↑ Ferrara, Toni (November 2011). "Camila Alves: True Godess". [title spelling sic] Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine. Archived from the original on December 26, 2011. 
  7. ↑ "Brazilian model Camila Alves shows off bags in Boca Raton". Miami Herald. March 19, 2009. Retrieved May 10, 2010. 
  8. ↑ "New host talks off the coif about 'Shear Genius' do over". Boston Herald. February 3, 2010. Retrieved May 10, 2010. 
  9. ↑ "Matthew McConaughey"s baby named". The New Zealand Herald. December 31, 2012. 
  10. ↑ Macaluso, Beth Anne (June 10, 2012). "Matthew McConaughey Marries Camila Alves!". Us Weekly. 
  11. ↑ "Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves engaged". CNN.com. Retrieved December 26, 2011. 
  12. ↑ "Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves welcome son Levi". People.com. July 8, 2008. Retrieved April 14, 2012. 
  13. ↑ "Matthew and Camila McConaughey Welcome Son Livingston". People.com. December 28, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2012. 
  14. ↑ "Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves Welcome Daughter Vida". People.com. Retrieved January 3, 2010. 

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