Laura Soares was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. Growing up in the “swimsuit capital of the world” it’s no surprise this Brazilian belle began modeling swimwear in her early teens. Steady work throughout the years helped support her through college where she earned a Bachelors Degree in International Business. Moving to Los Angeles in 2006, she put her degree to use launching Laura Soares Swimwear, where she focused on fit, feel and function. Laura designed the suits herself, selected the fabrics and had them manufactured in Brazil for import to the United States. Within months of it’s launch her hot collection could be found in trendy boutiques from Beverly Hills to beach cities up and down the Southern California coast and has since spread to other markets across the US. With Brazilian semi-precious stones, wood works, metal works, and fine fabrics, Laura ensures a unique-finish which makes every bikini simply unequaled – especially when she’s wearing it!
1. What’s your Ethnicity?
Brazilian.
2. What’s your zodiac sign?
Virgo.
3. Where are you from originally?
Rio de Janeiro – Brazil.
4. What did you like most about growing up in Rio de Janeiro?
The weather, the beaches, the diversity, the art and music, the free spirit, and the overall culture.
5. What kind of mischief did you get into while growing up?
I didn’t have a lot of time for mischief considering my Mom passed away when i was 11 years old and I had 2 younger sisters to help my dad raise so I grew up very quickly with a lot of responsibilities. However, now that my sisters are successful professional women (both doctors) it’s really been lately that I’ve been able to get into some mischief.
6. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Drop out of law school in Brazil in my 3rd year in order to pursue a life and career in America.
7. What brought you to LA?
I came to LA to start my own business – my Swimwear line (www.LauraSoares.com)
8. What’s your favorite hobby and why?
Water sports and Travel.
9. What’s your guilty pleasure?
A brazilian secret family receipt: fresh banana microwaved for 30 seconds sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and vanilla cream.
10. Who do you admire?
My Father for successfully raising 3 daughters on his own and for all of the giving back he did for his community by volunteering as a doctor in the Favelas in Rio.
11. What’s one of your personal goals?
To be successful in life & marry my best friend.
12. What do guys compliment you on the most?
My brazilian curves.
13. What’s your favorite body part on yourself?
Eyes & Smile.
14. What’s your least favorite body part on yourself?
Everything is a tie for the first place. (laugh)
15. What do you look for in a guy?
Self confidence, good values and a gentleman.
16. What’s the first thing you notice about a guy?
Attitude.
17. What turns you on?
Depends on the moment.
18. What turns you off?
Arrogance.
19. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
People who argue a point of view when it’s clear they haven’t done their “homework”.
20. Who’s your celebrity pass?
Pierce Brosnon and Barack Obama.
STATS:
Birthday: September 21.
Height: 5′ 6″
Weight: 121
Measurements: 34C-25-37