Lucas Gil facts for kids
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Lucas Gil
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Lucas Barbosa Gil
May 15, 1984 |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | Image Management (Brazil) Ford Models (Brazil) Kult Model Agency (Hamburg) Next Model Management (Miami) Major Model Management (Milan) |
Lucas Barbosa Gil was born on May 15, 1984, in Brazil. He is a well-known Brazilian model. In 2007, he won the title of Mister Brazil World. This meant he was chosen to represent his country in a big international competition.
Lucas then competed in the Mister World 2007 contest. This event took place in Sanya, China, on March 31, 2007. He did very well, finishing as the first runner-up. This means he came in second place. Later that year, on November 18, 2007, he also competed in the International Man 2007 contest in Bali, Indonesia. There, he earned the title of second runner-up, placing third.
Lucas Gil's Early Life and Start
Lucas Gil grew up in Votuporanga, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. He first studied Nutrition at college. However, his career path changed when he entered a male beauty contest called "Mr Brazil" in 2007. He won this competition, which opened new doors for him.
After winning Mr Brazil, he went on to the "Mr World" contest. His success there helped him begin a career representing Brazil around the world.
Lucas Gil's Modeling Career
Because of his success in modeling, Lucas moved to New York in 2009. He wanted to focus on becoming a runway model. A runway model shows off clothes by walking on a special stage for fashion designers.
His first big job in New York was a photoshoot for "Brazilian Vogue." This is a famous fashion magazine. He also appeared on the cover of Men's Health magazine. Soon after his wins, Lucas was featured in TV commercials. He appeared in ads for well-known brands like Colgate toothpaste and Pepsi drinks. He also worked on advertising campaigns for many other brands. These included Lupo, Rounderbum, Estivanelli, Raphael Steffens, Adidas, and Calvin Klein.
Lucas Gil's Other Work
Besides his successful modeling career, Lucas Gil also helps inspire others. He is a co-founder of a group called Mahamudra Brasil. This group aims to help people be their best selves, no matter who they are. Another co-founder of Mahamudra Brasil is Jonas Sulzbach, who also won the Mister Brazil title in 2010.
