Brazilian model André Bona first locked onto our radar back in the summer of 2012 after being photographed by Didio in Sao Paulo.
He is now one of Brazil’s hottest male model exports, making his catwalk debut for Givenchy in January 2013 and going on to become a regular on the runways of New York, Milan and Paris.
André landed his first major campaign in SS14 for Armani Exchange. His editorial credits include GQ Italia, Candy, Allure, L’Officiel Hommes Thailand, Visual Tales and The Greatest.
Age: 24
Birthplace: Botucatu – SP – Brazil
Ethnic Origin: Italian / German
Nickname: Dre
How were you scouted: By my cousin, who is a Model as well.
What’s your best feature: Sympathetic
Top 3 beauty/grooming products: Proraso shave cream, Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Moisturiser and Carmex Lip Balm
Your favorite fragrance: Right now, Invictus by Paco Rabanne
What’s been your most lavish purchase?: I’d prefer to keep the secret
Hobbies: Guitar, basketball, poker
Fitness Regime: Try to always balance my daily food, keeping healthy
What was the last movie you watched?: Wolf of Wall Street
What was the last track you listened to on your iPod?: Seoul – Stay with us
Do you have any Guilty Pleasures?: hmmmm … Cigarettes
What is your biggest fear?: A normal life
What is your dream country to visit?: Cuba
If you were not modeling, what would you be doing?: Music
If you got to relive one day in your modeling career it would be…: Probably the day that I walked for Prada
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, it would be: Vogue Homme International
What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you on a shoot?: Shooting wearing high heels was definitely funny!
What was the last thing to make you cry?: Leaving home (again) in NY. Saying bye to my NY family, I could’t contain the tears.
What’s your favorite fashion city and why?: There is a fight between Paris and London… I must say that London is getting bigger in my heart.
Who are your idols?: My dad, Bob Marley, Kobe Bryant, Jimmy Hendrix, Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara
What was the last dream you remember?: Too crazy to tell
One word to describe yourself: Dedicated
Instagram handle: @andregbona
How much money would you need to shave your hair off? A £2m contract ;- )
