Pedro Andrade

Pedro Andrade (born April 14, 1979 in Rio de Janeiro)[1][2] is a Brazilian journalist, actor and model.

He began his acting career at the age of seven in Brazil. A student of journalism, Andrade originally came to the United States on a Poetry scholarship.[1] He lives in the West Village in New York City. Andrade was discovered by fashion photographer Mario Testino[3] and traveled the world modeling for clients like Giorgio Armani before joining LXTV (NBC's lifestyle network) in 2006, hosting television in New York Taxis.[3] [4] Besides hosting LXTV 1st Look TV, he has a show on LXTV.com called On The Rocks: The Search for America's Top Bartender. Andrade also runs a website about fashion, food, art, nightlife and entertainment.[5] He is also a reporter for Manhattan Connection, a Brazilian TV show at Globo News, Globo TV Cable News Network. On Brazilian radio he presents a weekly show, Conexão América (America Connection) at Eldorado FM Station. In 1999, Andrade appeared in LG Electronics TV Commercials.

Through volunteer work, donations and special appearances, Andrade supports a number of humanitarian causes such as Cancer Researchers , AIDS Research, Environmental Preservation, as well as a number of children's charities such as the Make a Wish Foundation and Big Brother. In 2007, he and his dog, Miles, appeared alongside Oprah Winfrey, Gisele Bündchen and Kelly Ripa in Pose For Paws, a coffee table book by photographer Brian Nice benefiting the Humane Society.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Pedro Andrade". Hunky Male Celebs. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  2. ↑ "classy. sexy. stylish – Pedro Andrade". World of Models. April 5, 2009. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Taxi TV's Pedro Andrade". Full Frontal Fashion. Archived from the original on August 15, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  4. ↑ Fleming, Kirsten (October 12, 2008). "Who's That: Pedro Andrade | New York Post". New York Post. Archived from the original on August 17, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 11, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.



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