Evandro Soldati

Evandro Soldati (born 17 April 1985) is a Brazilian model.

Biography Soldati was born in Ubá, Minas Gerais. He is of Italian descent. Evandro appears in the music video for Lady Gaga's single "Alejandro".

Career

He started modelling in 2002 when his mother signed him up for a Ford contest in his native Brazil. He has since shot onto the current fashion scene by starring in recent campaigns for Louis Vuitton and Valentino. He has also done campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana. He is also the main male model in the Giorgio Armani ads during 2007 and the 2008 Armani Jeans ad.

In an interview with Globo Magazine, Evandro was quoted as saying that he enjoyed modeling because of its perks the job brought him. He said, "You get to travel the world, and it is always free. You get to know different places, and I have learned English and a bit of Italian as well." In his spare time, Evandro enjoys playing the Brazilian martial art capoeira, and soccer.

He was featured in a 2008 Forbes article as the 7th "most successful male model in the world".