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Full Name: Barbara Linhares Ferreira (professionally known as Barbie Ferreira) Date of Birth: December 14, 1996 Age: 29 (as of 2026) Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius ♐ Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States Nationality: American Profession: Mainstream Actress & Model ### Physical Appearance Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) Weight: ~98 kg (216 lbs) Build: Curvy / Plus-size Hair Color: Dark Brown Eye Color: Dark Brown ### Family & Personal Life Background: Born in New York City and raised in Maywood, New Jersey, by her mother, maternal grandmother, and aunt, who are of Brazilian heritage. She was discovered after sending her modeling photos to an American Apparel open casting call. Her modeling career quickly escalated as she became a prominent face for major body-positivity and unretouched advertising campaigns. Alongside her modeling success, she pursued her passion for acting, transitioning seamlessly into mainstream television and Hollywood cinema. She is openly queer and a vocal advocate for inclusivity, body diversity, and LGBTQ+ representation in the media. Hobbies: Fashion styling, interior design, digital photography, exploring art galleries, and traveling. ### Residence 📍 Los Angeles, California, United States (originally from the New York metropolitan area) ### Career Estimated Net Worth: ₹25 Crore to ₹35 Crore (approximately $3 Million - $4 Million, built on major television and film contracts, high-profile modeling campaigns with global brands like Aerie, Target, and Coach, and luxury beauty endorsements). Key Milestones: She initially gained widespread recognition as an influential curve model and through her work hosting the Teen Vogue digital series *Body Image*. She made her breakthrough acting transition as Kat Hernandez in HBO’s critically acclaimed, generation-defining teen drama series ***Euphoria*** (2019–2022). Her film career expanded significantly with starring and prominent roles in the HBO Max road-trip drama *Unpregnant* (2020), Jordan Peele's psychological sci-fi horror blockbuster *Nope* (2022), the thriller film *House of Spoils* (2024) alongside Ariana DeBose, and the psychological thriller *Faces of Death*.

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