Barbara Fialho was born on December 21, 1987, in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, located in southeastern Brazil. Raised as an only child, she attended a local school and had a relatively typical upbringing. From a young age, Barbara showed a passion for music, dedicating time to learning and practicing the guitar. Inspired by the allure of fashion, she aspired to become a global model. At the age of fifteen, she took a pivotal step toward her dream by moving to São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, to pursue a career in modeling.
Shortly after relocating to São Paulo, Fialho began participating in major fashion events, including São Paulo Fashion Week and Rio Fashion Week. Her early success in Brazil's fashion scene laid the groundwork for an international career. She soon moved to New York City, establishing herself in one of the world’s leading fashion capitals. Her talent and striking presence led her to walk runways in other iconic fashion cities such as Milan and Paris. Within two years, she collaborated with renowned Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, marking a significant milestone in her career.
In 2011, at the age of 24, Barbara Fialho signed with the prestigious international modeling agency IMG Models. Over the years, she has appeared in numerous top-tier fashion publications. Her editorial credits include Italian Vogue, American, Italian, Brazilian, and Croatian editions of Elle, Harper’s Bazaar (US, UK, and Brazil), W, Marie Claire, 10 Magazine, CR Fashion Book, Dossier, Esquire, GQ, L’Officiel, LA Times Magazine, Missbehave, Status, and Vulture.
Fialho has also graced the covers of notable magazines, such as Italian Vogue, Brazilian Harper’s Bazaar, Brazilian and Swedish Elle, and French Numéro. She walked in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show for five consecutive years, which solidified her reputation in the fashion industry. In addition to Victoria’s Secret, she has modeled for high-fashion brands including Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Diane von Furstenberg, Loewe, Christian Dior, House of Holland, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton, Jeremy Scott, Naeem Khan, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Rucci, Antonio Berardi, Custo Dalmau, Temperley London, and the televised event Fashion Rocks.
| Birth Date: | 21 Dec, 1987 |
| Age: | 32 yrs |
| Occupations: | Model Singer |
| Citizenship: | Brazil |
| Birth Place: | Montes Claros |
| Education: | Juilliard School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Brazilian model |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
