Isabeli Fontana
Biography
About Isabeli Fontana
A veteran of the fashion industry, Isabeli Fontana is a Brazilian supermodel who has walked runways for three decades. She was born on July 4, 1983, in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, and is of Italian descent. At 13, she entered the Elite Model Look contest and placed third in the global final. By 16, she had moved to Milan and made her first major runway appearance for Versace, despite early controversy over her age. She rose to fame during the 'Brazilian Bombshell' era of models from 2000 to 2010, alongside Gisele Bündchen and Adriana Lima.
Fontana's career includes work with designers such as Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Balmain, and Dolce & Gabbana. She was a Victoria's Secret model from 2008 to 2012 and appeared in multiple shows and catalogs. Her editorial portfolio includes over 20 Vogue covers across Brazil, Italy, the USA, and France, plus work for Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2002 and 2003. She has ranked as high as second on models.com, and Forbes listed her among top-earning models in 2009. She has also taken on minor acting roles, including the Brazilian telenovela Belíssima (2005) and the documentary Top Models, Um Conto de Fadas Brasileiro (2011).
Fontana has been married three times: to model Álvaro Jacomossi (2000–2004), with whom she has a son, Zion (born 2003); to actor Henri Castelli (2005–2007), with a son, Lucas (born 2006); and to musician Di Ferrero since 2016. She lives in São Paulo with Ferrero and her sons. Standing 5'10" with blue eyes, brown hair, and a slim build, she has a tattoo of Zion-Wings between her shoulder blades. Her Instagram following is 1.4 million. She is also a straight influencer and supermodel.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
- Ethnicity
- Latin
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 125 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.73
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- Zion-Wings / between shoulder blades.
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.4m (as of April 2026)
- Achievements
- Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model
Frequently asked
How did she get her start in modeling?
She was scouted at 13 during a trip to São Paulo, entered the Elite Model Look contest, and placed third in the global final. By 16, she moved to Milan and made her runway debut for Versace.
What is her background in fashion?
She walked for Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Balmain, and Dolce & Gabbana, and was a Victoria's Secret model. She has appeared on over 20 Vogue covers and in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues.
Is she involved in any other media?
She has had minor acting roles, including in the telenovela Belíssima and the documentary Top Models, Um Conto de Fadas Brasileiro.
What is her family situation?
She has two sons, Zion and Lucas, from her first two marriages, and has been married to musician Di Ferrero since 2016.
Did you know
- She was ranked as high as second on models.com.
- Forbes listed her among top-earning models in 2009.
- She has a tattoo of 'Zion-Wings' between her shoulder blades, named after her first son.
- Her first Victoria's Secret runway work at age 16 sparked debate about age in the industry.
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