Fernanda Motta (born May 29, 1981) is a Brazilian model, actress, and television host. She is the host of the

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show '' Brazil's Next Top Model'', the Brazilian version of the show, created by Tyra Banks.

Biography

Motta was born and grew up in

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. The youngest child of a large extended family, Motta was discovered on Guarapari Beach, just north of

at the age of 16 by a talent scout.

Modeling

Motta has appeared on the covers of numerous magazines around the world, including ''

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'', ELLE,

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, and Glamour. Her advertisements include Rolex, Palmolive,

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, Pantene, and Moët & Chandon, and she has walked for Cia Marítima,

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, and

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. She has appeared in four editions of the '' Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue'', most recently in 2007. In 2005, she ranked 19th in the "Top 25 Sexiest Models" list by "Models.com". She is signed to Chic Management in

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, and to Elite Model Management in

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. She currently lives in

''Brazil's Next Top Model''

In 2007, Motta was chosen to be the host of the '' Brazil's Next Top Model''. In order to accept the job, Motta, who lives in

, United States, reportedly cancelled most of her agenda so that she could stay in the country for two months straight. Motta also was a guest judge on the episode " The Amazing Model Race" from '' America's Next Top Model, Cycle 12'', when the final six contestants arrived in

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. She also appeared in a Rosa Chá swimsuit fashion show on the final episode " America's Next Top Model Is...", in the same season.

Filmography

Actress

Self

References

External links

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Fernanda Motta in the Top25 at Models.comFernanda Motta Next Model Management
{{DEFAULTSORT:Motta, Fernanda 1981 births Living people Brazilian female models People from Campos dos Goytacazes Brazilian television presenters IMG Models models Brazilian women television presenters Brazilian people of Italian descent