Duda Castro

Eduarda Panzone de Castro, better known as Duda Castro, was born on October 19, 1991 in the south side Sao Paulo, Brazil. Now 22 years old, she’s already a model, philanthropist, student and trendsetter, as well as businesswoman immersed in the fast-paced lifestyle that is the United States of America.

By age 8, she was discovered by fashion designer Marcelo Quadros, consecrated in the Sao Paulo Fashion Week in 2001. Shortly thereafter Duda signed with the agency Mega Model Brazil, modeling and acting her way through the fashion world.

Duda Castro got out of anonymity after winning first place in the Miss Brazil pageant 2009-2010, catapulting her to the pages of newspapers and magazines from around the world.

Being fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Duda has been interviewed nationally and internationally, and represented renowned brands including Billabong and Welcome Home Skateboard, gracing the cover of Brazilian magazines all over United States.

Shortly after turning 21, she had the pleasure of partnering with one of the most sought after cosmetologists and international businesswoman, Patricia Carvalho, forming the brand DICI XX By Patricia Carvalho. DICI XX combined the intersection of fashion and beauty, opening its first store in 2013 on International Drive in Orlando, Florida.

Currently studying Entertainment Business at one of the top arts, music, and television universities, Full Sail University Duda already make plans for the future, including learning a fourth language and attend one of the best acting school in the world, New York Film Academy (recommended by industry professionals such as Director Steven Spielberg) and finally acquire her Masters.