Maria Borges
Model

Maria Borges Net Worth

Maria Borges is an Angolan model who is best known for her appearance in the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, where she made history by being the first model to walk the runway with her natural afro. She has also appeared in the 2013 and 2014 VSF shows and is an exclusive model for Givenchy. She was born on October 28, 1992 in Luanda, Angola.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 28, 1992
Birth Place Luanda, Angola
Age 31 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Angolan model known for appearing in the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion show with her natural afro, a stark break from the long hair that's a staple of the show. She also appeared in the 2013 and 2014 VSF shows and has been a Givenchy exclusive.

Before Fame

She was the Runner up in a 2010 modeling contest, where she was first discovered. She signed with Supreme Agency in 2012.

Trivia

She grew up during the Angolan Civil War, which lasted from 1975 to 2002. She has a tattoo on her forearm of the words "Step by Step."

Family Life

She was raised by her older sister. Her mother died when Borges was only 11-years-old. She ultimately left Angola to pursue her modeling career in New York.

Associated With

She's worked under the tutelage of Givenchy Director Riccardo Tisci.

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