We rely on your support for our independence a tiny region is home to the country’s most beautiful and iconic top models Brazil receives international praise for its gorgeous women it’s often the first thing people associate with the country—maybe only second to football is that much of this praise is earned by a tiny region in the extreme south Horizontina is to Brazil what Brazil is to the world in terms of beautiful people Its 19,000 inhabitants wouldn’t fill the Madison Square Garden for an NBA game and yet it’s nearly impossible to read a fashion magazine without seeing at least one top model from the region Its most famous native is none other than catwalk legend (and wife of NFL star Tom Brady) Gisele Bündchen. But Bündchen, the highest-paid top model in the world—who made $47 million in 2014 alone, according to Forbes—is only the biggest name in a series of beauty legends coming from Horizontina While this region represents less than 1% of Brazil’s vast territory it accounts for 40% of Brazilian international top models Ambrósio was discovered by an agent at the age of 11 her earnings totaled $5 million between catwalks and ad campaigns Yet Top Model Land’s tradition of launching some of the world’s most gorgeous women didn’t begin with Bündchen or Ambrósio Also coming from the region is Brazil’s first-ever international top model Discovered as a teen while working in a shoe factory in the mid-1990s Mallmann quickly became a worldwide sensation She has lent her image to campaigns including Dolce & Gabbana her silhouette was immortalized in Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Classique perfume bottle You might be wondering how such a tiny region can produce so many top models The man who discovered most of Top Model Land’s fashion stars has a theory: “The deep miscegenation we have in Brazil gives us the world’s most beautiful people.” Top Model Land experienced large waves of immigration from European countries Combine that heritage with Brazil’s African and Portuguese population and Stein spotted her while she was crossing the street Trentini was one of Versace’s biggest stars on the launch of last winter’s collection Yet these beauties are not the only fashion discoveries credited to Stein he claims to have launched the careers of over 5,000 models during his 30 years in the business His company operates in 23 of Brazil’s 27 states his headquarters are not located in São Paulo Stein remains in his hometown of Horizontina *[This article was originally published by plus55, a partner institution of Fair Observer.] The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Fair Observer’s editorial policy Photo Credit: S_Bukley / Shutterstock.com / plus55 We bring you perspectives from around the world. 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Join over 400 people to become a donor or you could choose to be a sponsor Unique Insights from 2,500+ Contributors in 90+ Countries We have sent a link to your registered email address to reset your password The Brazil Technology Development Center will be built in Indaiatuba (SP) with opening planned for the end of 2024 a global technology company that provides software and equipment for the agriculture has announced the construction of the Brazil Technology Development Center its first development and testing center for tropical agriculture in the world The company will invest around R$180 million in the project with the aim of promoting synergy between the multiple R&D teams that are dedicated to designing and validating new products and technologies for the main production systems – grain “Aware of the growing global demand for food and understanding the fundamental role that Brazil plays in this context this Center will promote the development of everything that’s applicable to tropical agriculture We’re going to be offering the Brazilian market a faster and more excellent service than we do currently” which will cover an area of 500,000 m² Construction started in November 2023 and the finished building is expected to be delivered by the end of 2024 Around 150 employees will work at the Center in the engineering and R&D areas “The center will allow products to be conceived and tested in Brazil considering all the variables: soil This will ensure that solutions are delivered to local customers more quickly so small medium and large Brazilian producers can work in an even more productive With the setting up of the new Brazil Technology Development Center John Deere expects to reduce the development time for new solutions by up to 40% The company has already launched products with a specific focus on the local market a Brazilian project designed to meet the needs of the country’s sugarcane producers This new Center will make it possible to speed up the delivery of solutions to the Brazilian market and considering its specific needs more and more The company’s Center for Precision Agriculture and Innovation (CAPI) which was set up in 2017 for research into and the development of the very latest trends in technological efficiency for farmers with a focus on the use of hardware and software in precision agriculture will now become an integral part of the new Center in Indaiatuba John Deere has been in Brazil since 1979 when it acquired part of the capital of Schneider Logemann & Cia (SLC) a plant located in Horizontina (RS) that was responsible for producing the first self-propelled harvester in the country and its subsequent investments and expansion in the Brazilian market follow the history of agriculture in the country Among the units the company has inaugurated in Brazil are the Parts Distribution Center for South America and the Precision Agriculture and Innovation Center in Campinas (SP) It has also opened two Construction plants and the Regional Office for Latin America in Indaiatuba (SP) and expanded its plants in Catalão (GO) Montenegro (RS) and Indaiatuba (SP) to manufacture more of its products locally John Deere has also acquired: Auteq Telemática a software and on-board computer company; PLA which specializes in parts and after-sales service for sugarcane harvesters; and Ciber a world leader in paving and road building solutions which was acquired by John Deere in 2017 Now with this new Center the company is underlining the relevance of tropical agriculture as it continues investing in the country both in product development and infrastructure Its combined businesses in the country employ directly more than 9,000 people and produce equipment that is exported to more than 55 countries “We are extremely pleased to be announcing this investment which is in line with our aim of further contributing to the development of the Brazilian market Brazil has an important role to accomplish for the world and John Deere is proud to be part of this history” Press information about John Deere: johndeere@cdicom.com.br www.facebook.com/JohnDeere twitter.com/JohnDeereBrasil http://www.youtube.com/JohnDeereBrasil https://conecta.deere.com.br/ @JohnDeereBrasil on Instagram SAO PAULO - Brazilian media are reporting that Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady are in the supermodel's hometown so that she can introduce the American football star to her family Zero Hora newspaper says the supermodel and Brady are in the southern Brazilian city of Horizontina for the 83rd birthday of Bundchen's grandfather and so that he can meet family members The couple were reportedly married last month in the United States The newspaper on Sunday published a photo showing Bundchen and Brady eating ice cream inside a car It said the couple spent most of Saturday touring the town of 18,000 inhabitants and that Brady exercised at a local gym Repeated calls to the Bundchen family home went unanswered Brazilian media are reporting Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady are in the supermodel's hometown so she can introduce the American football star to her family Zero Hora newspaper says the supermodel and New England Patriots quarterback are in the southern city of Horizontina for the 83rd birthday of Bundchen's grandfather and so Brady can meet family members The newspaper published a photo showing the couple in a car and said they spent most of Saturday touring the town of 18,000 Agricultural and heavy-equipment maker John Deere outlined plans to launch its first private 5G network in a new factory in Brazil later this year as part of a plan to deploy more mobile connectivity across its global manufacturing facilities principal architect of infrastructure and operations at John Deere told Mobile World Live the planter and harvest factory in Horizontina John Deere’s goal is to move from a split of 70 per cent wired Ethernet and 30 per cent Wi-Fi 10 per cent Wi-Fi and 10 per cent Ethernet over the next five years A typical John Deere factory has miles of Ethernet cables running to various ports With significant investments in laser cutters and machine tools with a service life of between ten years and 20 years Wallin stated John Deere is not making a full move to mobile rather beginning a private 5G network move It currently uses two 4G networks and a standalone (SA) 5G set-up at its headquarters in the US an approach Wallin said is a blueprint for building mobile networks He noted before John Deere uses SA 5G networks in its facilities John Deere began its Industry 4.0 effort in 2019 when it bid for CBRS priority access licences in areas of the US where the company has most of its manufacturing footprint It first worked with Nokia to get a handle on how CBRS spectrum could be used but the end goal is for John Deere to manage the private networks The company has 18 private networks across the US with some of them deployed in production mode Wallin stated the killer use case for private 5G networks is moving manufacturing parts around facilities Cranes and overhead machinery sometimes pause as they go from device-to-device due to limitations of Wi-Fi networks “As we move towards autonomy in the factory especially when you get into a life safety issue waiting for something and then suddenly your latency bumps up to a second when you had been running something much lower than that.” He noted the predictability of mobile latency is a boon John Deere plans to deploy more 4G and 5G private networks across its 70 manufacturing sites and 70 logistics and parts locations worldwide She was born this way. Turns out Gisele Bundchen was a beauty long before she strutted on the runway and kissed Tom Brady on the Super Bowl field! The 36-year-old is seen in these never-before-seen family photos, and she was already practically towering over her pals. At 17 years old, Gisele revisited her former school, Escola Frederico Jorge Logemann, and as she posed for a pic with former teachers outside the main building they had to stand on platforms to match her 5-foot-11 height! In 2009, at the height of her fame, Gisele headed home to Brazil with husband Tom, who was presented with a traditional Brazilian gaucho’s scarf. And back in 1992, she joined her great aunt Haydee Mundstock on a trip to Argentina, and her aunt, recalling the holiday, said from her home in Horizontina, southern Brazil, just a few streets from where Gisele grew up: “We had a lovely time at the water falls." “It’s a spectacular place to visit and a lot of fun for children. She was not comfortable with her height at that age and tried to slouch and stand with a stoop to make her less tall." “She was definitely awkward-looking and a bit gawky back then but it was obvious she would become a real beauty. When she learned to model I think she quickly realized her height was a blessing, but I don’t think she thought that when she was 12. “She never really thought about being a model, even though she and her sisters used to hold pretend fashion shows as little children," Gisele's aunt continued. “She was a very smart little girl who worked hard at school and loved volleyball because she is naturally a brilliant athlete. As a model, she learned not to stoop and to show all her beauty. She blossomed very quickly but she certainly went through an awkward stage. We are all so proud of the woman she has become," said Haydee. What are your thoughts on these pics? Let us know in the comments section. Link to X Link to Instagram Opt-out of personalized ads A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service People may receive compensation for some links to products and services Offers may be subject to change without notice Her journey from a small town in Brazil to becoming one of the most successful models in history is a tale of extraordinary talent and an unwavering commitment to her beliefs Bündchen's modelling career began in the mid-1990s when she moved to New York City Her breakout moment came in 1997 when she walked the runway for Alexander McQueen Dubbed "The Body" by Alexander McQueen for her ability to walk in towering heels on a slippery runway she quickly became one of the most in-demand models gracing the covers of countless fashion magazines Her rise coincided with a shift in fashion trends from the waifish look of the early '90s to a return to the curvier models of the '80s Bündchen is often credited with ending the "heroin chic" era of modelling she signed a contract with Victoria's Secret becoming one of its most prominent Angels until she left the brand in 2007 Bündchen has been among the highest-paid models in the world since 2001 with roles in films such as Taxi (2004) and The Devil Wears Prada (2006) She is also a successful businesswoman with her own line of sandals and lingerie and environmental initiatives including clean water projects in her native Brazil Bündchen has been an outspoken advocate for environmental causes Her commitment to sustainability and conservation is evident in her work with the United Nations Environment Programme quarterback for the New England Patriots (later Tampa Bay Buccaneers) The couple married in 2009 and have two children together Bündchen also became a stepmother to Brady's son from his previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan Bündchen and Brady's marriage was often in the spotlight celebrated as a union of two high-profile figures at the top of their respective fields citing that they had "grown apart." This announcement came after months of speculation about troubles in their marriage Gisele Bündchen's journey from a small-town Brazilian girl to an international icon in fashion and environmental activism is a testament to her versatility making her a prominent figure in discussions about fashion You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image Al Dia newspaper says 50 guests attended the wedding in Santa Teresa The newspaper says the Brazilian supermodel wore blue and the New England Patriots quarterback beige on Saturday The couple were reportedly first married in the United States in February French news agency Agence France-Presse reported that one of its photographers said a bodyguard for Bundchen shot at his car after he refused to give up his camera Al Dia photographer Rolando Aviles says he was also in the car and has filed a police complaint Representatives for the couple did not return requests for comment Sunday Gisele Bundchen's new book is a chance to take a few life lessons from one of the world's most prominent supermodels who was born in the southwestern Brazilian city of Horizontina marriage to American NFL star Tom Brady and several personal struggles throughout the pages of "Lessons: My Path to A Meaningful Life" One of Gisele’s most famous quotes is “I’m not afraid of working hard at anything I just always want to be the best that I can be.” She has really taken this to heart and a supermodel who boasts $360 million net worth and an estimated $47 million earned in 2015 When you feel that you aren’t living up to your full expectations You can achieve so much more than you think you can Wealth and beauty aren’t given for those who do not work hard While you might not achieve 89th place in Forbes list of the Most Powerful Women in the World that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to be the best you can be You can handle all the roles you have been given She may be one of the most successful supermodels in the world but growing up Gisele Bundchen was teased for her appearance Bundchen was “a foot taller” than everyone else in her grade when she was 12 or 13 and rarely got asked to slow dance at parties She got called a variety of hurtful nicknames including “Olly,” in reference to Olive Oyl the wisp-thin character from “Popeye.” “I remember once walking into my classroom and seeing a poster that featured a drawing of a skeleton and underneath it someone had written ‘Has anybody seen Olly?’” Bundchen wrote in her memoir This insecurity effected her later on in life who had later been nicknamed "The Body" during her modeling career acknowledges her shape has changed after giving birth and breastfeeding her children - Benjamin rendering her breasts "much smaller" and "slightly lopsided" people would comment on her modified chest I was very self-conscious about the way they looked," she writes That insecurity moved Bundchen to make "one of the most upsetting decisions of my life" She opted for a boob job with the expectation that "no-one will make those comments anymore You are going to face times in your life where you aren’t happy in your body However it’s how you choose to handle it that matters you only will continue to live an unhappy life you should work on building your self-confidence up naturally and in a healthy way she was leading an unhealthy life that she compared to living on a hamster wheel She began to suffer from panic attacks in 2003 the panic attacks and anxiety affected her in tunnels she found herself on the deck of her ninth-floor apartment and I couldn’t stand another day of feeling this way The idea swept over me then: Maybe it will be easier if I just jump A doctor later prescribed her anti-anxiety pills but if you don't take care of your body when you're young I guarantee that you'll pay the price someday then in your forties or fifties," Bundchen wrote This is one life lesson from Bundchen we all should be taking seriously If we struggle with depression and anxiety it’s important to ask for real help when needed What steps are you taking to be a more mentally strong person It's a quality I hadn't experienced in any of my other romantic relationships She says they also "complement each other" You have probably been in relationships where you and the other person clashed No matter how hard you worked on the relationship you two simply couldn’t get it to work That’s normal and nothing to be ashamed of You should be looking for someone that compliments you Don’t ever stop looking for your prince charming Gisele Bundchen is more than just a beautiful Brazilian model with endless legs A lot of people look at her and wish they could be just like her but there is actually so much more to Gisele These important life lessons are ones we all can take and learn from so that we too can be the best version of ourselves 6 Celebrities You Never Expected Were Christians Did the bright-eyed 14-year-old girl from Horizontina think she’d become one of the world-renowned supermodels in the world Everybody knows the unbelievable story of how a talent agent discovered Gisele Bündchen But only a few may know the vows the former runway model made to herself before shifting to America during her first meal at the fast-food restaurant she was placed second nationally in the ‘Look of the Year’ modeling contest Nothing could stop the budding model from thereon She flew to New York City and made her runway debut at the Alexander McQueen show Only good times were coming for the former Victoria’s Secret Angel she made several promises to herself when she moved to São Paulo to pursue modeling Read more: “I Don’t Want to Play a Model”: Gisele Bündchen Almost Turned Down the Role of a Lifetime in This 2006 Blockbuster Due to Her Own Stubborn Reasons “I am not going to go back home empty-handed I’m not going to disappoint my parents and my sisters I’m going to work as hard as I can and do what I have to do even if that means working all day and all night,” she mentioned in her memoir It is not surprising that the model who earned the highest for fourteen consecutive years practices absolute discipline she wrote how combining discipline with dedication and focus could bestow people with unimaginable gifts How setting realistic goals and practicing humility could help many achieve what they want BRAZIL – JULY 13: Model Gisele Bundchen looks on prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13 It was because of following those principles that she could keep working in São Paulo and then in America to become the most decorated model in the world Watch this story: Tom Brady Went to The Same High School As This Controversial MLB Hall of Famer Who Was Also A 14x All-Star EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America's favorite sports celebrities with a fan's perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2025 | All Rights Reserved Gisele Bündchen is married to NFL quarterback Tom Brady who for more than two decades has played football at the highest level and still shows no signs of slowing down While so much has been made about Brady’s age Here’s more about one of the world’s most famous supermodels including her age and how much the Brazilian beauty is worth today to German-Brazilian parents Vânia and Valdir Bündchen She has five sisters including her fraternal twin Bündchen was a straight-A student and can speak multiple languages including Portuguese She’s also skilled at volleyball and wanted to devote more time to the sport to become a volleyball player but her mother had her join a modeling course with her sisters instead Bündchen said she only agreed to join the modeling course when she was a teenager because it included a free trip to São Paulo and she had never been to a big city before A scout for a modeling agency picked her out of 55 other girls and asked her if she wanted to be a model Bündchen and Brady were set up on a date by a friend in late 2006. During an interview with Vanity Fair the model revealed what she thought when she saw him and described an instant connection “I knew right away–the first time I saw him,” she told the publication we’ve never spent one day without speaking to each other.” After almost three years of dating, the couple tied the knot in a small ceremony in California. Then, in April of that same year, they celebrated their marriage again with another intimate affair in Costa Rica Today Brady and Bündchen have two children Bündchen has also embraced the role of stepmom to Brad’s son from his previous relationship with Blue Bloods star Bridget Moynahan Dubbed one of the world's highest-paid models Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen has undoubtedly emerged as one of the most influential women of her era While Patricia may not have achieved the same level of fame as her sibling she still captivates the curiosity of many fans who are eager to learn more about her Patricia Nonnenmacher and her twin sister Gisele Bundchen. Photo: @gisele on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGCBorn five minutes apart from her twin sister, Patricia Nonnenmacher is considered the younger of the two. Although many know Gisele Bündchen's prominence as a supermodel, only a few know about her sister, who handles the business aspects while Gisele shines in the spotlight. Read also net worth and profiles of Marieangela King She was born on 20 July 1980 in Horizontina Nonnenmacher's parents are Valdir Bündchen and Vânia Nonnenmacher While there is limited information about them worked as a bank clerk and is now a pensioner Both are of Brazilian descent with German roots and follow the Catholic faith Read also Photo: @gisele on InstagramSource: InstagramAmong Patricia's other sisters are Raquel Rafaela works in web development at Intimates the lingerie company co-founded by Patricia and Gisele Patrícia worked with various modelling agencies, walked in fashion shows, and collaborated with top-notch brands. Read also Is Sugar Ray Leonard still married to Bernadette Robi she and her sister Gisele ventured into business Patrícia continues to support her sister's endeavours while maintaining a behind-the-scenes role in the fashion industry No, she is not, though she once tried her hands on it but failed While her twin sister has achieved significant success in the industry Patricia Nonnenmacher is married to Rodrigo Pereira. They joined in matrimony in May 2010 in the picturesque coastal region of Porto Alegre, Brazil. As of now, it remains undisclosed whether the couple has children. Gisele Bündchen at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Photo: Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullanSource: Getty ImagesThroughout their journey together, Patricia and Rodrigo have kept their relationship out of the public eye, maintaining a sense of privacy and discretion. The exact height of Patricia is unknown. However, she is reportedly slightly shorter than her twin sister Gisele, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall. Gisele also maintains a weight of approximately 57 kilograms. Read also and securing lucrative sponsorship deals and endorsements Patricia Nonnenmacher Bündchen shares a striking resemblance and special bond with her twin sister They have not only embraced their roles as sisters but have also become business partners consistently supporting each other and achieving remarkable success together READ ALSO: Meet Kristi Branim Fox: everything to know about Megan Fox's sister A post published on Briefly.co.za revealed that Kristi Branim Fox is the older sister of the famous American model and actress Megan Fox she has been making an impact in her line of duty The parents married in 1971 and later divorced before Kristi's mother married Tony Tonachio Vania Nonnenmacher biography: Where is Gisele Bundchen’s mother now She is the mother of supermodel Gisele Bundchen Vania Nonnenmacher is a Brazilian citizen best known for her daughter Vania’s daughter has a successful modeling career and is well-known for her marriage to Tom Brady Vania Nonnenmacher was born in Brazil in 1950 She holds Brazilian nationality but is of German descent She is a fifth-generation German Brazilian Vania celebrates her birthday on the 23rd of July Vania worked as a bank clerk at Banco do Brasil and is now a pensioner Nonnenmacher is married to husband Valdir Bündchen who is a sociologist and writer The couple probably tied the knot in the 1970s They are the parents of six children who are all daughters named Raquel Ania’s father-in-law Walter Bündchen once served as mayor of Horizontina Similar Topic: Courteney Copeland Wikipedia: All About Courteney Cox’s Mother Vania gained popularity as the daughter of Gisele Bundchen She is a Brazilian supermodel who became popular after featuring in Vogue and some French languages and also understands German Gisele was featured in Victoria’s Secret from 1999 to 2006 and was also on the cover of many magazines Her daughter is also one of the highest-paid models and was also named on the list of Powerful Women in the World by Forbes Her daughter initially wanted to be a volleyball player she was interested in modeling after her mother admitted her sisters Patrícia and Gabriela to a modeling course Gisele then came in contact with Elite Model Management and also took part in Elite Model Look She debuted as a model at New York Fashion Week in 1996.] Her daughter Gisele has dated several popular figures She first was in a relationship with actor Leonardo DiCaprio for five years I was becoming more and more aware of things that I’d chosen not to look at Was I alone in wanting to do some serious soul-searching while he stayed the same They were introduced by their mutual friend and first met on a blind date they tied the knot on 26 February 2009 and again remarried in April 2009 in Costa Rica but the marital status of her other daughters She has two grandchildren from Gisele’s marriage with Tom Brady Her first grandson Benjamin Rein was born in 2009 while her second granddaughter Vivian Lake was born in 2012 Her daughter is also raising a stepdaughter from Tom’s past affair Vania probably has other grandchildren from her remaining 5 daughters Vania is a retired bank clerk who now gets a pension to support her living She raised her six children with her income from the bank her daughter is one of the highest-paid models who is worth more than $400 Million She became the highest-earning model in 2012 is also one of the highest-paid NFL players Nollywood veteran actor Patrick Doyle was recently on PlusTV Africa’s “Tea Time” show where he spoke about a need for a balance of family.. 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