Maíra Vieira
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Maíra Vieira is a Brazil
ian model and winner of the second season
of the reality show Brazil's Next Top Model
.
, Minas Gerais
. She was invited to work for a modelling agency for the first time at age 12, but her parents refused to give their permission, because they felt she was too young for the fashion world at the time. During adolescence, she suffered discrimination for being tall and lean.
After finishing high school and studying law for a year, Vieira went to work for a small mining company. During a conversation with friends, Maíra was told of the casting of Channel Sony
´s reality show, Brazil's Next Top Model.
In the first part of the show, Vieira was criticized for her lack of presence in photos. But in week 6, she had the best photo of the week, and continued to do well from then on. In the 11th week, her potential was assessmed during a trip to the Buenos Aires Fashion Week
. Despite receiving praise from booker Gabriela Vidal and designer Pablo Ramirez, she ended in the bottom two for the first time, along with candidate Priscila Mallmann, but was saved from elimination.
In the final episode, she was potted against Élly Rosa. Rosa had the better catwalk, but Vieira's improvement, good personality, good photos, and high fashion looks resulted in her being crowned as the eventual victor.
from December 2008. She was also featured in an editorial in Vogue Brazil, and, within six months of her victory, had worked for major brands and designers, including Rosa Chá, Carlos Mielle, and Jo De Mer.
In December 2008, Maíra walked for Rosa Chá as part of the final runway show of the twelfth season
of reality show America's Next Top Model
. In 2009, Vieira was a catwalk model in São Paulo Fashion Week.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian model and winner of the second season
Brazil's Next Top Model, Cycle 2
Brazil's Next Top Model Cycle 2 was the second season of Brazil's Next Top Model hosted by model Fernanda Motta, which aims to find the next top fashion model...
of the reality show Brazil's Next Top Model
Brazil's Next Top Model
Brazil's Next Top Model, sometimes abbreviated as BrNTM, is a Brazilian reality show, based on the United States original America's Next Top Model and produced by the Brazilian branch of the Latin American cable channel Sony Entertainment Television, in association with producer Moonshot Pictures...
.
Biography
The daughter of a former model, Maíra Vieira was born on October 12, 1988 in Belo HorizonteBelo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...
, Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...
. She was invited to work for a modelling agency for the first time at age 12, but her parents refused to give their permission, because they felt she was too young for the fashion world at the time. During adolescence, she suffered discrimination for being tall and lean.
After finishing high school and studying law for a year, Vieira went to work for a small mining company. During a conversation with friends, Maíra was told of the casting of Channel Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
´s reality show, Brazil's Next Top Model.
Brazil's Next Top Model
Vieira was praised for her catwalk during the first week of casting, and was selected for the Top 13.In the first part of the show, Vieira was criticized for her lack of presence in photos. But in week 6, she had the best photo of the week, and continued to do well from then on. In the 11th week, her potential was assessmed during a trip to the Buenos Aires Fashion Week
Buenos Aires Fashion Week
The Buenos Aires Fashion Week is Argentina's most important fashion event, held at La Rural Fairgrounds, Buenos Aires. It takes place each February and August ....
. Despite receiving praise from booker Gabriela Vidal and designer Pablo Ramirez, she ended in the bottom two for the first time, along with candidate Priscila Mallmann, but was saved from elimination.
In the final episode, she was potted against Élly Rosa. Rosa had the better catwalk, but Vieira's improvement, good personality, good photos, and high fashion looks resulted in her being crowned as the eventual victor.
Later career
As part of her prize, Maíra had her portfolio made available on the official website Ford of Minas GeraisFord Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
from December 2008. She was also featured in an editorial in Vogue Brazil, and, within six months of her victory, had worked for major brands and designers, including Rosa Chá, Carlos Mielle, and Jo De Mer.
In December 2008, Maíra walked for Rosa Chá as part of the final runway show of the twelfth season
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
of reality show America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
. In 2009, Vieira was a catwalk model in São Paulo Fashion Week.