10-year-old Portuguese model books Agatha Ruiz de la Prada runway spot

Vanuza Henrique, a 10-year-old model from Braga represented by IMC Models, walked for Agatha Ruiz de la Prada at The House of Fashion after nearly two years of academy training. The milestone has led to her first professional commercial booking in Portugal and signals her move into the professional market. Why it matters: - Vanuza Henrique’s runway booking and first commercial project mark an early step into Portugal’s professional fashion market. - The milestones show how structured training, visibility at major fashion events, and early industry experience can turn a child model into a booked talent. - IMC Models is positioning The House of Fashion and its academy as a pathway for emerging models. What happened: - Vanuza Henrique, a 10-year-old Portuguese model from Braga, was selected to walk for Agatha Ruiz de la Prada at The House of Fashion. - Henrique is represented by IMC Models and trained for nearly two years at the IMC Models Academy before the runway booking. - Henrique has now been confirmed for her first professional commercial production, which will be filmed in the Algarve, Portugal. The details: - The House of Fashion is an international fashion event created by IMC Models. - The event has featured more than 1,000 guests and over 200 national and international models. - Organizers say the event also brings together brands, designers, industry professionals, media representatives and celebrities. - The House of Fashion has drawn coverage from ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour and L’Officiel, along with television coverage. - Previous runway names at the event have included Micaela Oliveira, Conceição Leite, BY VEL and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. - Henrique’s training focused on specialized preparation and professional guidance for the demands of fashion work. - Henrique joined IMC Models as a naturally shy young talent and built runway confidence through training and new experiences. - Henrique also practices Krav Maga and has reached Orange Belt level. - Henrique attends Ballet Level 3, takes swimming classes and has recently started artistic gymnastics. - IMC Models describes Henrique as an exceptional student with professionalism, a positive attitude, responsibility and a strong desire to improve. Between the lines: - Henrique’s progress suggests IMC Models is using academy training to move young talent from development into paid work. - The runway appearance alongside a recognizable designer gives Henrique visibility that can help future bookings. - The emphasis on sports and performing arts points to a broader model-development strategy built around confidence, discipline and body awareness. What’s next: - Henrique’s Algarve commercial production will be her first professional project. - Continued experience in runway, commercial and media work could expand her profile in Portugal’s fashion industry. - IMC Models says Henrique is still at the beginning of her journey and has room to grow with more training and exposure. The bottom line: - Henrique has moved from academy training to real industry work, with a runway credit for Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and a first commercial booking now on deck. - More information , the agency , video channel , official website .