Vera Valdez

Vera Valdez
Born
Vera Barreto Leite

(1936-05-27)27 May 1936
Died14 January 2026(2026-01-14) (aged 89)
São Paulo, Brazil
OccupationsModel, actress

Vera Barreto Leite (27 May 1936 – 14 January 2026), better known as Vera Valdez, was a Brazilian model and actress.[1][2]

Valdez spent much of her career in France, modelling for Dior and Chanel.[3] In 2008, she attracted attention due to her striptease for the Brazilian magazine Trip.[4]

Vera Valdez died on 14 January 2026, at the age of 89.[5]

References

  1. ^ Artuni, Henrique (15 January 2026). "Morre Vera Valdez, atriz que brilhou no teatro brasileiro e foi modelo de Chanel". Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Dados biográficos de Vera Valdez". museudatv.com.b. 17 November 2023.
  3. ^ Lelièvre, Marie-Dominique (5 September 2014). "La preferida de Coco". Elle (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Vera Valdez, l'ultime coup de foudre de Coco Chanel". Vanity Fair (in French). 22 September 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  5. ^ Patriarca, Paolo (14 January 2026). "Morre a atriz e modelo Vera Barreto Leite Valdez aos 89 anos". G1 (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 January 2026.