UVENIO FASHION Talk!: Bernardo Velasco: Made in Brazil

Born on January 30, 1986
In Niteroi (Brazil)
He has a degre in Physical Education from UFRJ (Rio de Janeiro Federal University)

height 6′ 1″ (1,80m)
suit size 10 (40)
chest 38½ (99)
suit 40 (L)
tshirt 15
shoes 7½ – 8 (41)
brown eyes
brown hair

Question: Hello Bernardo! We don’t know much about you, and from what we can tell – everybody wants to know everything about you! What do you think of all this attention you are getting?
Bernardo Velasco: I didn’t expect anything like this at all… I hope I can keep working more and more.

Q: Bernardo, do you have a nick name?
B V: Some friends call me Be!

Q: OK Be, how did you start modeling?

B V: I did a TV program and, because of this, I started being invited to work as a model.

Q: What were you doing before modeling?

B V: I used to teach PE in some gym academies and for employees of a company.

: You managed to do well in fashion so far, and from what we hear, you are working like crazy!

B V: No… it’s not such a crazy rush… I’m working some but I wish I could be working much more!

Q: Do you collect your covers?

B V: Actually, this Junior’s cover is my second cover only. But I save all my sheets, pics, vídeos, etc. Right after every job is done, I’m already crazy to see the final results!

Q: Are you shy or confident? Because when we see all those sexy shoots – you look very confident!

B V: I’m easy about it and myself, but I wouldn’t do anything totally naked.

Q: You are a perfect underwear and swimwear model! Do you have your favorite brand?

B V: Calvin Klein!

Q: Brazil has a lot of famous male models! Who is your best friend among them?

B V: I have some friends who are models but none of my best friends work in modeling.

Q: Have you changed since becoming famous?

B V: I don’t think I have changed. I’m still the same and intend to keep it that way. Humility.

Humildade e sinceridade são muito importantes para mim. (PR Translation: Humility and sincerity are very important to me)

: What turns you off?

B V: Nothing, I think. I’m a very cheerful guy.

Q: Tell us about your studies! Are you still a student of Physical Education?

B V: I’ve already finished PE, graduated by UFRJ (Rio de Janeiro Federal University).

Q: What sports do you like to do?

B V: Soccer and tennis, for sure

Q: You watch your body but you don’t avoid carbs! How come?

B V: Well, I have no secret for this… I eat everything and, truly, I love pasta and all the carbs in general!

Q: What do you eat for breakfast?
B V: Mostly bread with cheese and turkey breast, plus a chocolate milk.

Q: Do you attend a public gym or you do you work out at home?

B V: I try to attend a gym academy regularly.

Q: Tell us about your workout routine. How long does your training last?

B V: My only routine is playing soccer every Wednesday… LOL… When I go to the gym, I do a little of everything, in alternated days.

Q: Do you also do a lot of cardio?

B V: I usually don’t do cardio… only a little bit when I’m going to the gym daily.

Q: How much (kg) do you lift on the bench?

B V: Lifting … last time I’ve been a bit lazy with it… lol

Q: Your hometown Niteroi! We read that is the number 1 city for living in Brazil!

B V: I don’t know much about this information of Niteroi, but I need to say that I love my city!!

Q: Really?! Well then what is your favorite beach there?

B V: In Niteroi, my favorite is Itacoatiara, where there’s no sharks. But there’s a place I knew this year and absolutely fell in love with: Tulum (Cancun)!

Q: How about places to go out and have fun?

B V: I don’t care much about the places. The most important thing isWHO is going with me. Any place with good company.

Q: Which beer is your favorite?

B V: Brahma.