Carla Matadinho (born 16 December 1982 in

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) is a

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. Matadinho is one of the most famous

models, after her start at 15 with ''

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Sporting''. She then was crowned ''Miss Concelhos de Portugal'' and ''Miss

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'' at 16. At 19, she became the first ''Miss

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'' from Portugal. She has also finished the ''Miss

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'' and ''Miss

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'' courses. Matadinho has worked in many publicity works from ''

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'' to ''

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'', from

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passerelle to '' Maxmen'' (''

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'' magazine in Portugal) magazine covers. She has

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eyes,

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hair and

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skin. She is high,

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, dress number 34/36.

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1982 births Portuguese female models Living people People from Évora {{Model-stub