Michelle Alves

When Michelle was a child, she was expected to follow in the footsteps of her two parents, both of whom pursued successful professional careers - her father as an engineer, and her mother as a lawyer.

Michelle went to Londrina State University to study civil engineering. Her marks were always brilliant, putting her at the top of the class.

One day, though, Michelle was spotted by a model agent, who pursuaded her to move to Sao Paulo - Michelle was attracted by the thought of travelling to places far and wide, a dream she'd always had.

Michelle's modelling career took off quickly, and she appeared in rapid succession on the covers of Elle, Vogue and Glamour. She has also walked the runways for all the top designers, including Stella McCartney, Versace, and John Galliano .