Milan – the capital of fashion and one of the most famous cities in the world is the one I have called home for 9 years. Born in Sao Paulo, also a metropolis, I am 30 years old and I work in stage art and I also work as a model.

Before coming to Italy I lived in New York and since I arrived here, I have continued to work in the fashion industry and I have taken on the role of actress. I have acted in a play, a film and commercials. I fell in love not only with the streets of Milan but also with the gastronomy, the convenience of doing everything on foot in a few minutes. I find Italians to be hard workers, like Brazilians and speaking of them, I still have fresh in my memory how we are a unique, beautiful and special people. I still remember a clay jug for filtering typical Brazilian water, I have it at home and it represents the simplicity, freshness and joy of being a Brazilian!

If I can give you some advice, come to Italy, study, find a job, live the Italian dolce vita but remember that we Brazilians have something that no one else in the world will ever have: our joy. Unique and unforgettable!!

By Erica Rabecchi.