Born in Brazil Gracie Carvalho made her first appearance at the Rio and São Paulo fall fashion weeks in January of 2008, where she caught the eyes of casting agents ; by the following June she was the most requested model during the spring Rio Fashion Week, walking in 35 of the 39 shows. After strutting her stuff on the catwalk, Gracie subsequently landed the covers of Brazilian L’Officiel in July and November 2008, as well as editorials for Brazilian Elle and Brazilian Vogue.