Born in Aracruz – Espírito Santo, Brazil, raised in the countryside of the state, where she thought she would only walk in community parades, Gabriella Nepomuceno was invited to events in the region and started modeling from a young age, encouraged by her sister Ingrid Nepomuceno and her parents who were always by her side, supporting her. “I consider myself a rather vain person. I always got ready with makeup, hairstyles, and spent time in front of the mirror practicing runway walks. Also passionate about photography, those who know me know that I never go unnoticed in the places I frequent, as I am always taking photos of myself. I dedicated myself more and more and fell in love with the world of fashion. I participated in contests where I gained even more experience, which helped me grow, lose the shyness I had a lot of, and learn about competitiveness, which for me 
is priceless, an incredible experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life. When I started competing, I was seen by people in the fashion world and was invited to other jobs and contests.”
The titles won by Gabriella:
• Girl Expo Aracruz 2012;
• Miss Espírito Santo Teen 2013;
• Miss Brazil Teen Universe Elegance 2013;
• Miss Espírito Santo Teen Earth 2014;
• Miss Brazil Teen Earth Official 2014;
• Miss Teen Intercontinental Water 2014 in Panama.
The titles are the result of a lot of effort and dedication, and each one has great importance and meaning for her. “I took a brief break from contests and decided to travel the world and study and dedicate myself to the English language, which is necessary in all aspects,” says the model.
Today, Gabriella resides in Florida, is studying, and has returned to doing photoshoots and fashion shows. She recently participated in NYFW 2019 and filmed videos in New York to build her portfolio, which was an incredible experience.
Photos: Marcos Vasconcelos