Deise Nunes

Deise Nunes de Souza (born 30 March 1968) is a Brazilian model. She was the first woman of predominantly African descent to be crowned Miss Brazil.

Biography Nunes was born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and was educated at Santa Inés College. Her ethnicity is pardo.

In 1977, Nunes was elected Miss Congeniality of her school and in 1984 she became a professional model.

In 1986, in São Paulo, she was the first woman of African descent to be named Miss Brazil. Some members of the Brazilian public caused an outcry at her Miss Brazil win, She received the key to the city of Porto Alegre.

Personal life She dated the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias She later married businessman Lair Ferst and they had two children.