Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Elisany Silva is a ‘niche’ model and celebrity from Brazil. She is perhaps most famous for her incredible height & is regarded as one of the world’s tallest girls.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Elisany da Cruz Silva was born on 27th September 1995 in the small northern Brazilian suburb of Salinopolis.
- Spending most of her formative years with her Mother Ana Maria Silva, her step-father Luis Jorge and her sisters, Elisany developed a rare form of Giantism in her early teens and grew to a huge height of 206 cm (6ft 8”).
- Her massive growth spurt was caused by a benign tumor, detected in her pituitary gland. This is also the area which usual governs growth & was removed surgically later in Elisa’s life.
- She now lives with her fiancée, whom she intends to marry, despite criticism in the media of her desire to marry so young. Her to-be husband is the mechanic Francinaldo da Silva.
- Neither Elisany nor Francinaldo is deterred by the criticism of others or the fact that as he is only 5ft 8” and she towers above him over a foot. They are both said to be genuinely happy and in love with each other.
Early Life and Education :
- In her interviews, Elisany has described how much of a struggle school life was for her – Her height made her a target for relentless bullying & this stopped her from doing things the regular kids could. She was not even able to ride the school bus!
- Although early school life deterred her from wanting to studying any further, she always had the support and protection from her close family.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Elisany’s height has helped her to become a ‘massive’ celebrity in Brazil, and she no longer sees her Giantism as a problem, but more of a gift.
- Appearing in numerous shows, videos and interviews, on both television and online, Elisany has become an advocate for young girls worldwide & encouragement for those who may find themselves in a minority or faced with bullying, due to abnormal body conditions.
- After being invited to model at a bridal show in Belem in 2015, where she donned a wedding dress for the catwalk, Elisany has developed a keen taste for modeling and hopes that she will get similar offers in the future.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Silva has openly spoken to the media about her Giantism condition and the effects it has had on her life and relationships on many occasions.
- She has mentioned in interviews about how something she saw as a nightmare, suddenly found her fame when she was described as the ‘World’s Tallest Teenager.’ This does not apply now in 2018, due to her age & other taller young ladies being later found in America.
- Although she is at peace with her height after a traumatic childhood, she has mentioned in interviews how she wonders if it will affect her future, especially when it comes to having her own children. However, Elisany has mentioned that she would like to adopt if pregnancy is not an option and that she has a lot of love to offer regardless.
Wow…what a beauty!