Barbie Ferreira

Barbie Ferreira
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Name:
Barbie Ferreira
Real name:
Barbara Ferreira
Who is:
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Birth date:
(28 y.o.)
Place of birth:
New York
Height:
5'8 ft ()
Weight:
216 lb (98 kg)
Relationship:
single
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(characteristic)
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Barbie Ferreira biography

Barbie Ferreira is an American plus-size model and actress known for her role as Kat Hernandez in the series Euphoria. She's also a body positivity activist.
Actress and model Barbie Ferreira
Actress and model Barbie Ferreira

Childhood

Barbara Linhares Ferreira was born on December 14, 1996, in Queens, New York, but later moved to New Jersey with her family. The girl was raised by her Brazilian mother and grandmother; Barbie prefers not to speak about her father.
Barbie Ferreira in childhood
Barbie Ferreira in childhood
Her family has nothing to do with the world of cinema and art: her mother works as a chef. However, the girl was surprisingly artistic as a child and from the age of 8, she began to attend school drama classes with pleasure.

For Barbie, her relationship with food is deeply connected to how she sees the world – delicious meals beautifully prepared by her chef mother were always within reach. By puberty, Ferreira gained weight and lost all self-confidence.
Barbie Ferreira in her youth and now
Barbie Ferreira in her youth and now
"I was a very morose child, and this greatly influenced my whole future life," she confesses. The introverted teen was too shy to communicate with peers and secretly harbored a crush on rapper Usher. Social network Tumblr, where Barbie met many like-minded people, became her outlet.

Modeling career

From childhood, Barbie dreamed of becoming a model or actress, but she never saw curvy fashion models on television or magazine covers. But times were changing, and plus-size modeling was emerging in the fashion industry, opening doors for girls who would have been overlooked before.

To overcome her insecurities, 16-year-old Barbie Ferreira decided to submit her photos to an American Apparel open casting call. To her amazement, she got a response and was invited to interview.
Barbie Ferreira became a plus-size model
Barbie Ferreira became a plus-size model
At the time, she had zero modeling experience, except for posing for artists who paid her 50 bucks. As Barbie admitted, she spent her earnings on taxis and weed.
Barbie Ferreira measurements: 101 - 86 - 122
Barbie Ferreira measurements: 101 - 86 - 122
Her unique beauty caught attention, and soon Barbie signed with Wilhelmina Models, the same agency that represents Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Shawn Mendes and other Hollywood celebs work.
Barbie Ferreira in a swimsuit
Barbie Ferreira in a swimsuit
The fashion world immediately started buzzing about her. Her photo shoot for teen magazine Seventeen was especially impactful, where she shared her views on beauty and called out fat-shamers. Soon, she was booking campaigns with major brands like Adidas, Asos, Forever 21, and H&M.
Barbie Ferreira in Adidas commercial
Barbie Ferreira in Adidas commercial
Unretouched photos of Ferreira showing her natural body, plus her 2016 video interview for Aerie's lingerie campaign, went viral. "I'm not going to apologize for my body and all that I'm proud of," Barbie said in the video. That same year, Time magazine named Barbie one of the thirty "Most Influential Teens."
Barbie Ferreira's height is 173 cm
Barbie Ferreira's height is 173 cm
When Ferreira first entered the modeling world, she faced constant negativity that left her feeling frustrated and depressed. But connecting with other plus-size models completely shifted her perspective.
It was not easy: the initial reaction of people was almost always negative: they did not agree or were not used to what they saw. But I felt great joy at how beautiful we all were and I knew that we could always share our experiences with one another.

Movie roles

At that time, she was already earning good money, but she cherished the dream of breaking into the film industry. "I've wanted to become an actress since I was a kid. This has always been my main goal," says Ferreira.

Her first break came with the "Moments of New York" video series by cosmetics giant Maybelline New York. The video follows three young women determined to achieve their dreams no matter what. Together with Barbie, the video starred rapper and supporter of intersectional feminism Princess Nokia and transgender actress Hari Nef.
Barbie Ferreira has had a desire to become an actress since her very childhood
Barbie Ferreira has had a desire to become an actress since her very childhood
After that, Barbie launched the web series How to Behave, where she taught viewers to accept and love their bodies. The project received the Webby Award for Best Web Series of the Year. In 2020, Barbie appeared in the TV series Unpregnant about a popular high school girl facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Unpregnant – Trailer
How to send provocative photos. Barbie Ferreira's guide
In 2018, Barbie appeared in two episodes of the comedy and drama series Divorce, in which the leading roles were performed by Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church. But the real success was ahead.

Barbie got a role in the series Euphoria, which started on June 16, 2019. The show centers on Rue (Zendaya), a mixed-race teen battling drug addiction with support from her new girlfriend Jules (Hunter Schafer), in this television drama created by Sam Levinson.
Barbie Ferreira about the role of Kat in the series Euphoria
In the series, Barbie plays Kat Hernandez, a virgin who gained internet fame writing epic fanfiction about Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson from One Direction.
Euphoria: Barbie Ferreira as Kat Hernandez
Euphoria: Barbie Ferreira as Kat Hernandez
Kat then tries to rebuild her reputation after a questionable relationship with student Wes (Nolan Bateman), while exploring her sexuality, discovering fetish culture, and learning to accept her body. Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Nika King and other talented young actors also starred in the series.

Barbie Ferreira personal life

Little is known about Barbie Ferreira's romantic life - she prefers to keep her personal experiences private. In a 2015 interview with Wild magazine, she mentioned having a boyfriend but didn't reveal his name.
In 2020, a photo of Barbie Ferreira with her girlfriend appeared on the network. Her girlfriend's name wasn't revealed, but the two are often seen spending time together and traveling.
Barbie Ferreira and her girlfriend
Barbie Ferreira and her girlfriend
Now she wears a size 12 and is proud of her body, inspiring thousands of young women to follow her example: to ditch their insecurities and love themselves.

Barbie Ferreira now

In April 2019, Barbie Ferreira appeared in the documentary I Am What's Underneath, which takes an inside look at the fashion industry and explores the StyleLikeU project that celebrates beauty in all its forms.
Barbie Ferreira will continue to star in the series Euphoria
In July 2019, the filming of the second season of the series Euphoria was announced. Barbie Ferreira is expected to return for the show's continuation as well. In 2020, Barbie appeared in the TV movie Unpregnant about a popular high school girl facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Unpregnant – Trailer

Barbie Ferreira: latest news and articles

  • I love the series «Euphoria»! And what are the costumes and makeup of the actors!
    2021-05-16 11:10:06
  • Long before the popularity of Barbie, I followed her on Instagram :) I really like her
    2021-04-19 19:57:18
  • I don`t understand one thing - why Ferreira was given such a name for the doll - Barbie??
    2021-04-03 16:24:38
  • I love the body of Barbie Ferreira. Very organic and natural. The main thing is that she feels great
    2021-03-30 08:25:26
  • The mother cook fed the poor girl! What kind of education is this?
    2021-03-28 17:34:41
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