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Vanessa Do Céu Carreira
@vanessa_carreira
40.2K followers · 977 following
As of March 2026

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Biography

Vanessa Do Céu Carreira is a model and beauty queen from South Africa. She was crowned Winner at Miss South Africa 2001, representing Cape Town. She was crowned 3rd runner-up at Miss Universe 2002, representing South Africa. Follow her journey on Instagram (@vanessa_carreira).

Titles & Achievements

Miss South Africa 2001

Winner

South Africa

Miss Universe 2002

3rd runner-up

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Participation History

YearPageant / EditionRepresentationPlacementAction
2002
Miss Universe
International
South Africa3rd runner-upView edition
2001
Miss South Africa
National
Cape TownWinnerView edition

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