by Rose Casarov

Fernanda Tavares is a Brazilian supermodel who is best known for multiple appearances in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and Victoria's Secret catalog. She was born on September 22, 1980 in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil and was discovered when she won Elite's Look of the Year" competition at the age of 13. Fernanda Tavares has appeared in some of the world's top fashion magazines as well as walking down the runway for some of the top designers including the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She is also a VJ for MTV Brasil. Sources: Kmmod.com