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Bruno Santos

b. 1979

Brazilian model

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Born 1979. Bruno Santos is a Brazilian model, supermodel, activist, businessperson, fashion model and environmentalism.

Bruno Barbosa dos Santos (born 31 August 1979 ), better known as Bruno Santos, is a Brazilian male supermodel, in a photo and fashion shows, such as Guess, Versace, GQ, and Giorgio Armani, among others, working across multiple segments including underwear, fashion shows, eyewear, events, and fragrances. and is listed on models.com. In 2009, German news site gateo.de profiled Santos during a visit to Munich, describing him as a leading international male model. Due to his prominence as a Brazilian male model, he was given the nickname "Gisele Bündchen in pants" by the Brazilian press. in addition to, in 2003, having opened the Ricardo Almeida fashion show at São Paulo Fashion Week, at which he received the highest male fee in the event's history at that time. The Index's Editorial Review Board was unable to reach consensus on his tier placement; half placed him at No. 7 in Tier 1 ("Reference Figures"), while the other half placed him at No. 8 in Tier 2 ("Institutional Legends"). As a result, Santos was documented but left unranked, with his ordinal placement deferred to a future edition.

Biography From a humble family (son of a self-employed trader and a public-school teacher, with four siblings), Bruno studied at a public school. parading in major fashion events internationally.

In 2003, he modelled at São Paulo Fashion Week, opening the fashion show by stylist Ricardo Almeida, alongside Rodrigo Santoro

Also, in 2003, he modelled for Armani at Milan Fashion Week.

In 2004, at Paris Fashion Week, he modelled for designer John Galliano.

Also, in 2004, he modelled for Armani at Milan Fashion Week.

Also, in 2004, he modelled again for Armani, this time during New York Fashion Week.

In 2005, during Milan Fashion Week, he walked the runway for Armani.

Also, in 2005, at New York Fashion Week, he modelled for Versace.

In 2006, he modelled at New York Fashion Week at Versace's fall show.

In 2008, he modelled at New York Fashion Week at Nautica's Fall Show and Harmonte & Blaine's Spring Show.

In 2012, he modelled at Milan Fashion Week in the fall show for Ermanno Scervino.

In September 2023, he participated in the "VII Semana de la Moda" in the Spanish city of Estepona, parading and being honored in the fashion show by designer María Cano and being one of the judges at the event "IV Concurso de Jóvenes Diseñadores EDM (Estepona de Moda)".

Photos in advertising campaigns

Magazines on the cover Year Magazine Edition Info Ref.2002 Revista GQSpecial EditionCover 2003 Revista Fotos & FestasSpecial EditionCover DNA MagazineSpecial EditionCover 2004 Fashion Magazine Autumn/Winter EditionCover and interview 2011 Cocoon MagazineMay editionCover and interview 2018 Harbour Luxury MagazineEdition I - Dec-Jan-FebCover and interview Revista Fábio BernardoEdition 6Cover and interview

Interviews/Reports in Printed Newspapers and/or Magazines

Participation in TV shows Year TV Channel TV Programme Info Ref.2008 RTL TelevisionSpecial programme "Exclusiv Spezial - Das Leben der Superreichen"Bruno was interviewed. Episode aired on 9 August 2009

Environmental activism and encouragement of ecotourism "My desire had nothing to do with making a fortune and my attachment to nature has always spoken louder and has accompanied me throughout my life".

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bruno Santos?

Brazilian model

When was Bruno Santos born?

Bruno Santos was born on 31 August 1979 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.

What is Bruno Santos's occupation?

Bruno Santos is a model, supermodel, activist, businessperson, fashion model and environmentalism.

What nationality is Bruno Santos?

Bruno Santos is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bruno Santos

· Wikidata: Q9180450

· DBpedia: Bruno Santos (model)

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