Shirley Mallmann

Shirley Mallmann
Born (1977-02-15) February 15, 1977
Santa Clara do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Residence New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality  Brazil
Years active 1995-present
Spouse(s) Zaiya Latt (2002-present)
Children 2

Modeling information

Height 5 ft 10.5 in (1.80 m)
Hair color Blonde
Eye color Blue
Manager Trump Management (New York)
IMG Paris (Paris)
Way Model Management (São Paulo)

Shirley Mallmann (born February 15, 1977) is a Brazilian model of German descent. She was born in Santa Clara do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.[1] She is considered the first Brazilian top model.[2]

Before becoming a model, she worked in a shoe factory until the age of 18. Her first modeling job was in 1995 when she appeared on the cover of Brazilian Elle magazine. She appeared in the Pirelli Calendar in June 1999[3] and was chosen by US TV channel E! as "Celebrity of the Year" in 1999.[4]

Her career includes runaway and advertisements for designers such as Valentino, Alexander McQueen, Oscar de la Renta, Alberta Ferretti, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Chanel 'Allure' perfume, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Gianfranco Ferré, Guess?, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lacoste, La Perla, Roberto Cavalli, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix, Gianni Versace, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Colcci, Miu Miu, as well as a 2001 appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the cover of multiple issues of Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire magazines around the world.[1][5]

Personal life

Since 2002, Mallmann has been married to Burmese hair stylist Zaiya Latt. They live in New York and have two sons, Axil (born 2002) and Ziggy (born 2008).[6][7]

She is an ambassador of the international Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The society protects marine animals and it deals with them in case of spilled oil.[4]

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