Raquel Zimmermann Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 58 kg |
Date of Birth | May 6, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Blue |
Raquel Zimmermann is a Brazilian model who has done modeling work for a variety of brands such as Chloé, Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, Bloomingdales, Balenciaga, Chanel eyewear, DSquared², Escada, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, H&M, GAP, Gucci, Hermès, Hugo Boss, CK by Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jimmy Choo, MAC Cosmetics, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Zara, and many more. She has been featured in numerous magazines such as Elle, Numéro, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, L’Officiel, i-D, V, and Marie Claire. Raquel has appeared in the music videos of songs such as Lady Gaga’s Born This Way.
Born Name
Raquel Zimmermann
Nick Name
Dry Bamboo (nickname developed during school days), Rachel
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Bom Retiro do Sul, RS, Brazil
Nationality
Occupation
Fashion / Runway model
Family
- Father – Was a beekeeper
- Mother – Was seamstress (the one who sews)
- Siblings –Â She has 2 siblings
Manager
Raquel can be contacted by these modeling agencies –
- Ford Models Brasil – Sao Paulo
- Viva Models – Paris
- Why Not Model Agency – Milan
- DNA Model Management
- Ten Model Management
- Wilhelmina Models – Panama
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 pounds
Spouse
Zimmermann is married to a Chilean photographer Ruy Sanchez Blanco. She resides in New York, USA.
Race / Ethnicity
White (German and Brazilian)
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
The model can play guitar
Measurements
34-24-35 in or 86.5-61-89Â cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Shoe Size
9.5 (US)Â or 41 (EU)Â or 7Â (UK)
Brand Endorsements
The model has advertised for a huge number of brands and designers. The list is as follows –
+J Jil Sander for Uniqlo, A.Brand, Alexander Wang, Alexander McQueen, Animale, Arezzo, Balenciaga, Bloomingdales, Beneducci, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Calvin Klein eyewear, Car Shoe, Cavalli jeans, Cerruti, CK by Calvin Klein, Chanel eyewear, Chloé, Christian Dior, Clairol, De Beers, Dolce & Gabbana, DSquared2, Emanuel Ungaro, Escada, Escada Sport, Fendi, Forevermark, GAP, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, H&M, H&M by Viktor & Rolf, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Hugo by Hugo Boss, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Krizia, Lanvin, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Miss Sixty, Marc Jacobs, MAC Cosmetics, Max Mara, Neiman Marcus, Oscar de la Renta, Oscar de la Renta Eyewear, Prada, Paco Rabanne, Printemps, Reinaldo Lourenço, Rena Lange, Roberto Cavalli, Rosa Chá, Saks Fifth Avenue, Shiseido, Sinequanone, Time, TSE, Versace, Viktor & Rolf “Eau Mega” fragrance, Valentino, YSL cosmetics, and Yves Saint Laurent.
She was announced as the brand ambassador of Revlon in January 2018.
Religion
Judaism
Best Known For
Working with famous brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Chanel, Calvin Klein, GAP, and others.
First Film
In 2009, she appeared in a 90-minute long documentary The September Issue where she played the role as herself.Â
First Fashion Show
The model started her first ramp walk with the Ready to wear – Autumn / Winter 1999 fashion show where she walked the ramp for Emporio Armani, Gianfranco Ferré, Krizia.
First TV Show
In 2005, she appeared in the Brazilian comedy-drama television series BelÃssima for her role as a modelo.
Personal Trainer
She says her workout is only bicycle riding. And this is her favorite thing too.
She is genetically thin. So, it does not take many efforts for her to remain lean and in the best possible shape.
Raquel Zimmermann Favorite Things
- Fashion Designer –Â Hedi Slimane
Source –Â NyMag.com
Raquel Zimmermann Facts
- She appeared in the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show in 2002, 2005, and 2006.
- She also appeared in the 2010 French Vogue calendar.
- She likes to play guitar and listening to Metallica.
- Raquel was discovered at 14 in Porto Alegre, Brazil by an agent.
- She performs a special form of meditation regularly called the Transcendental Meditation technique developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
- She has been featured in Lady Gaga‘s music video “Born This Way” released on May 23, 2011.
- She initially dreamed of becoming an architect.