Isabeli Fontana facts for kids
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Isabeli Fontana
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Fontana at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival
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Isabeli Bergossi Fontana
4 July 1983 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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| Occupation | Model |
| Spouse(s) |
Álvaro Jacomossi
(m. 2000; div. 2004)Henri Castelli
(m. 2005; div. 2007)Diego Ferrero
(m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Isabeli Bergossi Fontana (born on July 4, 1983) is a famous Brazilian model. She is well-known for her work with big fashion brands like Victoria's Secret. She has appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine many times. Vogue Paris even called her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s.
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Early Life and First Steps
Isabeli Fontana was born in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Her parents are Maribel Bergossi and Antonio Carlos Fontana. Her family has Italian roots.
When she was just 13 years old, Isabeli reached the finals of the 1996 Elite Model Look contest. This was a big step for her. The next year, she moved from Brazil to Milan, Italy, to start her modeling career.
Isabeli's Modeling Journey
Starting Out in Fashion
Isabeli Fontana began modeling when she was 12. With her mother's support, she entered a local modeling contest and placed third. In 1997, she decided to become a professional model. She moved to Milan, a major fashion city.
She started walking on fashion runways in Milan. At only 15, she made her debut at Milan Fashion Week. She walked for famous designers like Versace, Givenchy, and Michael Kors. In 1999, she appeared in an advertisement for Valentino.
Becoming a Well-Known Model
In 1999, when Isabeli was 16, she appeared in the Victoria's Secret catalogue. This caused some discussion because Victoria's Secret usually used models who were 18 or older. Soon after, she signed with other big names like Versace, Ralph Lauren, and Valentino.
Since 1999, Isabeli has modeled for many popular magazines. These include Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Marie Claire, ELLE, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar.
Rising to Fame
In 2001, Isabeli appeared on her first Vogue cover for Vogue Hellas. In 2002, she was on the cover of Vogue Paris. She became even more famous in 2004. She appeared on the cover of Vogue US with other top models like Gisele Bündchen. This cover was photographed by Steven Meisel.
In 2004, she became the face of Hermès. She also appeared in advertising campaigns for Versace and Chanel. In 2005, she was on the cover of Vogue Paris again.
Continued Success and Recognition
Isabeli Fontana continued to be a top model. In 2008, she appeared in many advertising campaigns. These included campaigns for Versace, Balenciaga, Pepe Jeans, and H&M.
In 2009, she was featured as a 'Face of the Moment' in US Vogue. She also appeared in campaigns for Viktor & Rolf and Chanel. She was on the cover of Vogue Paris in November. In 2010, she closed a segment for the Victoria's Secret fashion show.
Isabeli has been the face of many different brands. These include Armani Jeans, Chanel, Bulgari, Dolce and Gabbana, Emporio Armani, H&M, Hugo Boss, Massimo Dutti, Ralph Lauren, Revlon, Roberto Cavalli, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, and Versace.
She has also appeared in the Pirelli Calendar several times. In 2011, she was part of the judging panel for Miss Universe 2011.
Isabeli's Family Life
Isabeli Fontana was married to model Álvaro Jacomossi. They had a son named Zion, who was born in 2003. Later, Isabeli married actor and model Henri Castelli in 2005. Their son, Lucas, was born in 2006.
In 2021, Isabeli gained Italian citizenship. This was because of her Italian family background.
Acting Roles
Isabeli Fontana has also appeared in some television shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Torre de Babel | Herself | Invited |
| 2005 | Belíssima | ||
| 2010 | A Vida Alheia | Verônica Moyana | |
| Passione | Herself | Invited | |
| 2011 | Aline | Princess Léa | |
| 2015 | Hidden Truths | Herself | Angel Parade |
See also
In Spanish: Isabeli Fontana para niños
