A Chance Encounter Brings Success For Romulo Pires

Romulo Pires has often said that “Life is a box of surprises, and we never know what will happen next year.” His unpredictable life has certainly proven his motto true, but it also provides the lesson that something remarkable can happen to anyone at any time, especially when he or she least expects it.

Today, Romulo Pires may be an international supermodel known from Paris to Milan who has had the pleasure of working with Gisele Bundchen and Sienna Miller, and has been photographed by Helmut Newton and Mario Testino, but it wasn’t always this way for him. Pires was raised in Brazil by a single mother in a family of five, with three other brothers and one sister. Like any self-respecting Brazilian boy growing up, Romulo set his sights on a career in soccer, and completed his schooling with that simple plan in the forefront of his mind. Little did he know how his life would change through a chance encounter at work.

While Pires was employed as a mechanic in Brazil, the woman whose flat tire he was repairing asked him if he had ever considered modeling, to which he answered, “Of course not.” The lady, who turned out to be scouting agent Marina Sakamoto, suggested that he enter a modeling contest hosted by the Elite Model Agency, for which he won first prize. Although his modeling career seemed stalled for some time at the beginning, he caught the eye of Karl Lagerfeld, Creative Director for the House of Chanel, and a life of high profile advertising campaigns was begun.

Although it has required a lot of hard work to get where he is today as one of the top models in the world, Romulo Pires has never forgotten the kindness of the people who helped him get where he is. If Pires has one piece of advice for aspiring models, it is to “Keep true to yourself and always try to be the best that you can be. Modeling is a business where everybody is doing their best and they are always prepared.” Especially since life is full of surprises.

Romulo Pires Shares His Success

Yes, Romulo Pires, the Brazilian born supermodel, was voted one of People Magazine’s 2006 Sexiest Men Alive, and yes, he has walked runways for Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. He has also graced the pages of GQ Brazil, Elle Men Mexico, and Details Magazine, among many more too numerous to name. In his time, Pires has represented luxury brands as esteemed as Christian Lacroix, Caroline Herrera, CK One, and Gucci, in addition to practically every other designer brand imaginable, and could also be seen cavorting with Madonna in a 2009 issue of W magazine. Yes, all of these things are true, but that’s not necessarily what Romulo Pires wants you to know about his life.

For example, Pires is one of five children raised by a single mother, but also one of thirteen children if you count the eight additional siblings from his father’s side. Perhaps this is where he developed the gratitude to always remember the people who have helped him get where he is in life. Always one to share his success, Pires claims that his mother has expressed her pride in him for not just changing his life through modeling, but his brothers’ lives as well by moving them to a better place to live in their hometown of Samambaia, Brazil. 
 
Romulo’s mother can also be proud of the support that he gives the nonprofit volunteer organization New York Cares in his recently adopted hometown of New York City. New York Cares mobilizes over 56,000 volunteers annually, for a total of 1,500 unique projects per month to serve over 400,000 disadvantaged New Yorkers. While Romulo Pires clearly appreciates the perks of being one of the most distinctive supermodels working in fashion today, he has never forgotten the importance of lending a helping hand when he can.

Model Romulo Pires is Always Ready for a Challenge

Romulo Pires, darling of the luxury brands, doesn’t like to sit and wait for life to happen to him. Romulo is of the mindset that if there’s something in life he wants, he must go out and get it for himself. It took only a suggestion from Marina Sakomoto when he was just 18, to turn Romulo’s life upside down. One moment he is changing a tire in a garage, the next he is jet-setting all over the world to represent various luxury brands like Gucci, Valentino, Lagerfeld Gallery, Chanel, cK1 and a myriad of others.

Being a Gemini, Romulo Pires admits to loving surprises, and never wanting to be stuck doing the same thing. His modeling career sends him to exotic locales all over the world, and this suits Romulo just fine. He has experienced crazy things in Tokyo with Karl Lagerfeld at the Shibuya Crossing, walked runways in Paris and Milan for Louis Vuitton, John Galliano, Giorgio Armani and Etro, and even kissed Madonna during a shoot for “W” Magazine in 2009.

Now living in the New York City area, Romulo is also an active philanthropist. The main charity he contributes to and is active in is New York Cares. This volunteer organization is dedicated to helping New Yorkers anyway they can, through year round volunteer opportunities, disaster preparedness and response, youth service opportunities, holiday coat and gift drive, and many others.

Even though Romulo Pires has shot all over the world, there is still one place that for him remains unconquerable. Romulo has always loved learning about the history of the Himalayas, and would especially love to shoot on the foothills of Mt. Everest. Perhaps it is the direct contrast of Brazil and the snowy, cold climate of Nepal that appeals to him.

Maintaining his exquisite physique is a daily job for Romulo, and one of the training methods he uses is practicing the Thai combat sport, Muay Thai. This sport combines the use of fists, elbows, knees, shins and feet, making it an excellent overall workout, as well as an extremely challenging one, which is what makes it especially appealing to Romulo.

Classy and Gorgeous – Romulo Pires Steals the Hearts of Adoring Fans

Romulo Pires has walked runways, shot editorials and ad campaigns for fragrances and various luxury products. His magnificent good looks and cool, suave demeanor make him a favorite among photographers, creative teams and the luxury brands who hire him to represent their goods. Born in Brazil with Brazilian and Italian ancestry, Romulo Pires is a skilled and natural model who is very much loved by his adoring fans.

The camera loves Romulo Pires, too, as his face is quite adept at portraying just the right nuance, at just the right time, for just the right product. He can convey intensity, lust, curiosity, sadness, and happiness at the drop of the hat, depending on what the client requires. And, meanwhile, during his everyday life, Romulo Pires is quick to smile and easy to laugh. His nearly 6’2” athletic frame, voluminous dark wavy hair and evergreen eyes cast an enchanting spell over women all over the world.

Romulo Pires is one of the most successful models that have come from Brazil, and Brazil is known for their outsourcing of exceptionally hot models. Perhaps it is the tropical heat or the exceptional beauty of its geography, whatever the case may be, top models like Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima and Rafael Verga all hail from this lush, steamy South American country.

Some of the campaigns he’s landed in his twelve years of modeling include Carolina Herrera, Bellstaf, Pepe Jeans, Zara, Clarins, Cavali, Guess, Francesco Smalto, Target, Nieman Marcus, Gucci, Valentino, and still an incredible host of others. Nearly every luxury brand on the planet has commissioned him to represent their product in some form or fashion.

When Romulo Pires isn’t busy stealing the hearts of his adoring fans, he loves to hang out with family and friends. He comes from a family of 13 total brothers and sisters, and they gave him the nickname “Magrelo” (which means lean or skinny). In his free time he can be spotted at his favorite theaters, playing soccer, playing his ukulele, out with friends, or perhaps, practicing the combat sport Muay Thai for fun, and to maintain his amazing physique.