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Laura Soares:
A Model Businesswoman
Former model Laura Soares has come out with a new, custom swimwear line based on Brazilian styles. The collection is currently being sold in the trendiest shops in Miami/South Beach, New York City, and Beverly Hills. In this exclusive interview with LatinTrends, she talks about… California Dreamin’ “I initially came to San Diego and quickly fell in love with the Southern California coast. After talking it over with my father back in Rio, I decided to stay longer in California and enroll in college in San Diego. During the next few years I pursued a modeling career while attending college. It was around 2006 that I started my own business; I felt there was a lack of style, fashion, and sex appeal in the swim wear market in Southern California, so I established a manufacturing presence in Brazil and started to import my own uniquely designed collection of Brazilian swimwear.” Model Achievements “I also have been actively pursuing my modeling and acting career (www.LALatinModel.com). I have recently been featured in leading publications, music videos, and national broadcasts (e.g., HBO, Maxim, 36 JULY/AUGUST 2010
Korbel Champagne).” TV Appearances “I have been getting into acting, and currently I am filming a Brazilian sitcom called Garota eu fui para California. It airs on I Tv (digital California - open channel).” Long-Term Goals “I would like to do more work within my community to help other, children in particular. My father taught me through example to always leverage my skills and education to help others. As a doctor, he volunteered countless hours by providing free medical treatment to the poverty stricken Favela communities of Rio. Currently, I volunteer for a great program in Los Angeles called “School on Wheels” in which I meet with a homeless youth each week to tutor her and help her with her homework. In the future I would like to dedicate more of my time to these types of educational programs. Who knows – maybe an underprivileged child I help and train will grow up to run their own swim wear business some day!”