Raica Oliveira

Raica Oliveira is a Brazilian supermodel, best known as one of the faces of Dior and Lancome.

Shortly after winning 2nd place at the Elite Model Look International Final in 1999, Oliveira was christened "The sensation" at the fall fashion shows in Paris and Milan. She was one of the most talked about models of the season alongside fellow Elite stars Adriana Lima, Maggie Rizer, Oluchi and Karen Elson, and she continued so the seasons later on.

Her first job was a Christian Dior campaign that appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Mademoiselle, and other fashion magazines. She is also featured in a Dolce & Gabbana parfums campaign. In the year 2001 Raica Oliveira was ranked by the magazine Istoe Gente to be on of the best paid Brazilian supermodels earning 300 thousand US dollars for working for famous fashion brands and walking more than 76 fashion shows in only 2 seasons.

In 2006 Oliveira was unveiled as a spokesmodel for the cosmetics company Lancome and fashion laicence Punto Blanco. Oliveira replaced top model Naomi Campbell at Selmark Underwear Collection 2006. She worked for Victoria's Secret only once. Oliveira has joined the ranks of supermodels charging over US$ 20-thousand euros (16.6-thousand) to step out for TNG fashion show in Rio. In February 2007 she appeared in Sports Illustrated. In March 2007 Oliveira joined IMG Paris and she also appeared in Ann Taylor advertisements. In September 2007 she appeared in Bandolino ads which was featured in Vogue and InStyle. She is the new face of Avon Oliveira is also a represantative for David Morris London jewlery.

Name: Raica Oliveira
Date of birth: January 22, 1984
Place of birth: Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Hair color: dark brown
Eye color: brown
Measurements: 86-60-89 (EU), 34-24-35 (US)
Shoe size: 40 (EU), 11 (US)