Raica Oliveira

Raica's career skyrocketed after her 1999 debut, earning her the nickname "The Sensation" at fashion shows in Paris and Milan. She walked for Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Ralph Lauren, and appeared in Victoria's Secret shows and swimwear catalogs in 2005 and 2009. She has been represented by top agencies including One Management, Oui Management, Why Not Model Management, and Next Model Management. Campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Lancôme, JLO, H&M, and Swarovski feature her; she was the first Brazilian model in a Swarovski campaign. Her editorial work spans Vogue editions (USA, Australia, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Paris), Elle, Marie Claire, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In 2001, she was ranked among Brazil's highest-paid models, earning $300,000 for 76 shows in two seasons, and she appeared in the 2002 Vespa and 2005 Pirelli calendars.

Since 2008, Raica has worked as a fashion reporter for Portugal's Jornal Record, covering events in Paris and New York for the program Hoje em Dia. She also appeared in the Brazilian telenovela Verdades Secretas, though fashion remains her focus. Her 2008 Cannes Film Festival appearance, photographed for French Vogue, boosted her visibility. At 5'10" with a slim build, she has brown hair and brown eyes. Her measurements are 34–24–34 (B–W–H), with WHR 0.71 and bra cup 34C. She has tattoos and no piercings. She has posed topless only, and has said, "It's not something that has made me proud." In 2025, she continues to model selectively, including 2022 Elle Brasil and 2023 São Paulo Fashion Week shows for Lenny Niemeyer and Triya Beachwear. She lives in Manhattan and maintains a modest Instagram presence. Her net worth is estimated at $700,000. Raica is admired for her runway presence and her role in elevating Brazilian fashion globally.