Pedro Andrade

Born

1979-04-14

Birthplace

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

An author, journalist, and TV presenter, Pedro Andrade originally hails from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where he began his acting career at the early age of 7. He originally came to the United States on a poetry scholarship. He permanently emigrated to the US when he was discovered by famed photographer, Mario Testino. His striking good looks helped him rise quickly to become one of high fashion's top male models. Pedro briefly dated Lance Bass, a former member of the band 'N Sync in the summer of 2007. Pedro lives in New York City's West Village. His own show "Pedro Pelo Mondo" is one of the top shows on Brazilian broadcast giant Globo and reaches an average 7.5 million viewers weekly. US audiences will recognize Andrade through his work on ABC's "Nightline" and "Good Morning America."