Camila Alves

Camila Alves

Alves in 2011
Born January 28, 1982
Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Occupation Model, designer
Spouse(s) Matthew McConaughey (m. 2012)
Children 3

Modeling information

Height 5 ft, 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair color Black
Eye color Brown
Measurements 34-23-34 (US)
Dress size 4 US/6 UK/34 EU
Shoe size 8 US/39 EU
Manager Major Model Management
Website
camila.mymuxo.com

Camila Alves[1] (born January 28, 1982)[2] is a Brazilian model and designer.[1] She is married to American actor Matthew McConaughey.

Early life

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 stayed. After working for four years as a house-cleaner and waitress, she successfully learned English and decided to make the United States her home.[3]

Career

At the age of 19, Alves moved to New York to pursue a career as a fashion model.[4] Alves and her mother design the Muxo line of handbags,[5] which were conceived after experimenting for three years with styles and designs.[6] In 2010, Alves hosted the Bravo network's third season of its reality television show Shear Genius.[7]

In April 2012, Alves was signed on as the new face for Macy's clothing line "I.N.C. International Concepts".[8]

Personal life

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

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

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