Fabiana Lima Ramirez

Fabiana Lima Ramirez was born and raised in Brazil, where she studied Architecture at UFSC – Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Around the same time, she began her modeling career in São Paulo, which quickly propelled her onto the international stage. Her work took her across the globe, leading her to live in Paris and later Milan, while being represented by top agencies in London, Munich, Zurich, Paris, and Milan. Over the years, she built a distinguished career collaborating with an array of international clients.

Eventually, Fabiana moved to New York City, where she signed with Ford Models. Her modeling career spanned over 25 years, marked by travel, global recognition, and professional longevity.

After more than 30 years in New York, Fabiana now considers herself a true New Yorker, sharing her life with her husband, Sam Ramirez, and their three children. Deeply engaged in her family’s world, Fabiana has been involved closely in her children’s schools, contributing her time and energy to both admissions and fundraising efforts.

Beyond her family and career, Fabiana is dedicated to philanthropy and educational causes. She serves on the Foundation Board of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at UNC–Chapel Hill, and has been an active supporter of numerous charitable organizations, including Pegasus Horse Therapy, Little Sisters of the Assumption, Catholic Big Brothers and Sisters, and several other nonprofit initiatives.