We knew Maria Borges would be one to watch [1], but after walking in 2015's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show [2], the model's name was everywhere. Maria made history at just 23 by rocking her natural hair [3] on the runway — a first for the runway where bombshell waves reign supreme. But as the model turns 24, we're reminding you she's way more than this one standout feature. Maria's been strutting her stuff for years now, and it was only a matter of time before her career — deservingly! — blew up. Read on for 10 facts you need to know as she celebrates her birthday, then check out who's wearing the Fantasy Bra for 2016's show [4].
But Her Résumé Is Pretty Impressive
Chanel, DVF, Moschino — Maria has strutted her stuff for some major fashion houses!
She's Even Part of That #BalmainArmy
Aside from walking on the regular Balmain catwalk, she also did her thing in Balmain x H&M.
Her Hair Recently Made History
She's the first model to rock natural hair on the Victoria's Secret runway, rather than those famous bombshell waves.
You've Probably Spotted Her on H&M's Website
The site is pretty much It-girl central — tons of big names and models on the rise have posed for H&M.
Or Remember Her Dancing With Taylor Swift
In Victoria's Secret's 2014 show.
She's Pretty Active on Social Media
You can follow her at @iammariaborges [8] on Instagram and mariaborges28 on Snapchat.