Fernanda Motta was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 1, 1981. She is a Brazilian fashion model. She is the youngest child of a large extended family. Fernanda was discovered on Guarapari Beach just north of Rio de Janeiro at the age of 16 by a talent scout. Since then, she has appeared in 4 sports illustrated swimsuit editions, most recently in 2007. She is usually found in Bahia, with fellow model Ana Beatriz Barros.
