Portuguese models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 42 Portuguese models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 29 of them have walked ten or more. Fernando Cabral leads with 159 Big Four shows across 31 seasons (including Resort).
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Portuguese models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
29 models with ten or more shows on record. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Cabral | 159 | 31 | SS12 to SS27 | Lacoste , Officine Générale , Rick Owens |
| 2 | Maria Clara | 109 | 9 | SS16 to FW19 | Dior , Dolce & Gabbana , Lacoste |
| 3 | Maria Miguel | 69 | 12 | SS18 to SS23 | Chanel , Saint Laurent , Versace |
| 4 | Rachide Embaló | 60 | 18 | FW16 to SS27 | Giorgio Armani , Balmain , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 5 | Raquel Brito | 58 | 5 | SS22 to SS24 | Elie Saab , Emporio Armani , Giambattista Valli |
| 6 | Carla Pereira | 42 | 10 | SS19 to SS26 | Elie Saab , Giambattista Valli , Monse |
| 7 | Sara Sampaio | 41 | 8 | SS15 to FW23 | Elie Saab , Balmain , Mugler |
| 8 | Fábio Tavares | 34 | 14 | FW15 to SS26 | Hermès , Balmain , Giorgio Armani |
| 9 | Francisco Henriques | 29 | 11 | FW17 to SS27 | Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 10 | Joaquim Arnell | 29 | 8 | FW17 to SS23 | Prada , Fendi , Dion Lee |
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Portuguese models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Portuguese models with at least one Big Four show on record for Spring/Summer 2027 , ranked by shows this season.
| Rank | Model | Shows this season | All time | Houses this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanna Lannes | 4 | 17 | Anteprima , Christopher Esber , MM6 Maison Margiela |
| 2 | Rachide Embaló | 3 | 60 | Dolce & Gabbana , Giorgio Armani , Ralph Lauren |
| 3 | Diogo Lapas | 2 | 7 | Christian Siriano , Sergio Hudson |
| 4 | Fernando Cabral | 2 | 159 | Ferragamo , Tom Ford |
| 5 | Francisco Henriques | 2 | 29 | Dolce & Gabbana , Giorgio Armani |
| 6 | Ailiny Marques | 1 | 20 | Burç Akyol |
| 7 | Mariana Goncalves | 1 | 13 | Diesel |
Most cast Portuguese models, last five seasons
Portuguese models ranked by shows walked from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027 .
| Rank | Model | Shows, SS25 to SS27 | All time | Houses in this span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Cabral | 17 | 159 | Ferragamo , Fendi , Tom Ford |
| 2 | Giovanna Lannes | 17 | 17 | Giambattista Valli , Carolina Herrera , Aknvas |
| 3 | Mariana Goncalves | 11 | 13 | Chanel , Diesel , Acne Studios |
| 4 | Matilde Simoes | 11 | 18 | Moschino , Hodakova , Ottolinger |
| 5 | Ailiny Marques | 10 | 20 | Vaquera , Georges Chakra , Giorgio Armani |
| 6 | Vitoria Mota | 8 | 18 | Emporio Armani , Christopher John Rogers , Giorgio Armani |
| 7 | Rachide Embaló | 7 | 60 | Giorgio Armani , Ralph Lauren , Emporio Armani |
| 8 | Radija T | 7 | 11 | Emporio Armani , Philipp Plein , Dhruv Kapoor |
| 9 | Rita Santos | 7 | 7 | Mithridate , Antonio Marras , Marques Almeida |
| 10 | Diogo Lapas | 5 | 7 | GCDS , Emporio Armani , Miguel Vieira |
Portuguese models cast, season by season
- 4 FW21
- 8 SS22
- 13 FW22
- 13 SS23
- 12 FW23
- 15 SS24
- 14 FW24
- 13 SS25
- 14 FW25
- 15 SS26
- 11 FW26
- 7 SS27
Distinct Portuguese models with at least one Big Four show that season. Oxblood marks the peak. Menswear-only, Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Houses that cast the most Portuguese models
Casting directors who cast the most Portuguese models since 2025
- Geremia Schiano
- Anita Bitton
- Julia Lange
- Mischa Notcutt
- Sivan Currie
- Calvin Wilson
- Lorenzo Rotondo
- Lorenzo Uras
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Portuguese model on the runway?
Fernando Cabral, with 159 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 31 seasons (including Resort), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Portuguese model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Armando Cabral, whose record runs from Spring/Summer 2007 to Spring/Summer 2026: 15 seasons and 21 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Portuguese model has walked the most shows recently?
Fernando Cabral, with 17 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Portuguese models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
7 Portuguese models have a show on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The season closed on 6 October 2026 and casts are still being added. 11 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which Portuguese models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Giovanna Lannes leads with 4 shows, followed by Rachide Embaló and Diogo Lapas, out of 7 Portuguese models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Portuguese models on the runway?
Spring/Summer 2026, with 15 Portuguese models on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026. Tied with Spring/Summer 2024.
Which fashion houses cast the most Portuguese models?
Dolce & Gabbana leads with 41 documented appearances by 17 Portuguese models, followed by Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani.
Which casting directors cast Portuguese models most often?
Geremia Schiano, credited on 5 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 9 Portuguese models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Portuguese models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/portugal.