The record holders of shows at São Paulo Fashion Week, which had 41 shows, 31 live shows and 10 fashion films. Once again an indigenous model has counted more steps on the SPFW catwalks, as already happened with Dandara Queiroz and Noah Alef, respectively in July and November 2022. This time the young Selena, 17, ranked first, with 13 shows . Second place went to transgender and black Ôda Cairu, 23, who had 9 presentations at the fashion event.
In the men’s category, the big men’s record holder was Lucas Evangelista, who put in 11 shows during the season. Second place in the category went to Guilherme Blanco, who walked the catwalk 8 times in this edition. Know a little more about them.
Selena
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Selena started her career in 2022, after she was seen selling corn in a tent, where she helped out the family. Today, her resume includes participation in previous editions of São Paulo Fashion Week, as well as numerous fashion and beauty campaigns.
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“I try to represent my indigenous origin, I want to show the world that Acre has a lot of talented people, but no opportunities,” she says. He has walked for Meninos Rei, TA Studio, Ponto Firme, Mnisis, Ronaldo Silvestre, Mauricio Duarte, Silvério, Weider Silveiro, Forca, AZ Marias, Thear, Walério Araújo and Santa resistance
Ôda Cairu
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Born in the Cairu archipelago, Bahia, Ôda is 23 years old and has seen her life suddenly change after being revealed by The Look of The Year modeling competition in 2020. Before her runway routine, the model has also worked as a waitress in her hometown, eventually becoming a bet JOY Management.
“I am a transvestite, black, I lived in a reception center for LGBTQIA+ people in Salvador. Gender identity, sexuality, racial emancipation and social issues cross me, mark the composition of my story,” he said . She has walked for Isaac Silva, Ponto Firme, Martins, Apartamento 03, LED, The Paradise, Silvério, Greg Joey and David Lee.
Luke the Evangelist
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Another bet from the agency, Lucas Evangelista, who was born in Salvador, Bahia, began his career after being spotted by a social media scout in 2014. Since then, the 28-year-old has traveled through markets such as Italy, China and Turkey fashion and beauty campaigns, fashion shows in other editions of SPFW and Casa de Criadores, as well as editorials in publications such as GQ.
Prior to his success in fashion, Lucas also worked as an English teacher, was a soldier in the Brazilian Army, and administrative assistant at a real estate company, as well as starting law school.
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“I get messages from people who claim to be inspired by me, most often from people of color, just like me. I’m very happy to know that I inspire people, it makes me want to improve more every day. I’m not only conquering my space, but of many people who feel represented,” he said. He has walked for Martins, Igor Dadona, João Pimenta, Ponto Firme, Rafael Caetano, Mnisis, Ronaldo Silvestre, Silvério, Forca, Lino Villaventura and Santa Resistência.
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Second place in the men’s category was won by Guilherme Blanco. Unveiled by WAY Model, the model had attracted public and media attention, after emerging as the muse of famous singers: Anitta, Ludmilla and Duda Beat made him the star of music videos.
Born in São Bernardo do Campo, the 21-year-old model was in clips of “Girl from Rio”by Anita; “Not at all'”by Duda Beat, plus “Fast”by Ludmilla.
“I’ve worked as an actor, I’ve done theater since I was a child and I was about to start university. I didn’t think I’d work as a model,” recalls the young man who distinguishes himself in fashion.
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Guilherme deferred the vacancy he had won to study administration at Unifesp, to risk an artistic career. And it worked! Today, his resume includes shows at other editions of São Paulo Fashion Week, work for fashion and beauty brands, as well as editorials for publications such as Vogue and GQ. He has modeled for The Paradise, David Lee, Forca, Igor Dardona, LED, Martins, Silvério and João Pimenta.
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