Sheila Bawar is a model from, Brazil, whose meteoric rise has established her as one of the fashion world’s most compelling new talents. Born in Rio de Janeiro and raised in São Paulo with deep roots in Guiné-Bissau, Sheila began modeling at just 13 years old and officially launched her professional career at 19. Her breakthrough came with a striking cover of Vogue Brasil’s September issue, a landmark moment that solidified her status as a leading face in Brazilian fashion and set the stage for her international ascent. Sheila’s international debut was equally impressive: she walked exclusively for Saint Laurent in Paris and has since graced runways for prestigious houses including Valentino, Victoria Beckham, Jacquemus, Sacai, Alberta Ferretti, Boss, and Max Mara. Her editorial presence spans major global publications with features in Vogue Italia, Dazed Magazine, Document Journal, W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar France, and Vogue Brazil, working with esteemed photographers and creatives across the industry.