Jeísa Chiminazzo (born April 12, 1985) is a Brazilian model currently residing in New York.

Jeísa grew up in Muçum, RS, Brazil, born to parents Ernani and Ivone of Italian and German descent. She has two sisters, namely Grace (6 years older) and Jéssica (5 years younger). She was discovered in 1998 at the age of 13 by a Brazilian actor who recommended her to a modeling agency.

A year after first appearing the covers of local magazines Jeísa was signed to the well recognized IMG Models in New York, appearing in Italian editions of ELLE and Marie Claire. During her first few years as an international model, Jeisa appeared in several fashion campaigns, such as Emanuel Ungaro and Jill Suart, where she was photographed by Ellen von Umwerth. In July 2005 Jeísa got her Read more...