Barbara "Barbie" Ferreira is a Brazilian-American plus-size model and actress best known for playing Kat Hernandez on HBO's hit series "Euphoria."

Ferreira was born in Queens, New York, and later moved to Maywood, New Jersey. She was raised by her mother, grandmother, and aunt.

Ferreira began her modeling career as a teenager by sending modeling photos to an American Apparel open casting call. She has modeled for brands including Aerie, Target, Adidas, Asos, Forever 21, and H&M.

Unretouched photos and a video interview from Ferriera's Aerie campaign went viral in 2016. Later that year, Time named her among its 2016 "30 Most Influential Teens."

Ferreira starred in the 10-episode Vice series "How to Behave," about etiquette. For "How to Behave," she won a Webby Award for Best Web Personality/Host. She also starred in the body positivity Teen Vogue web series "Body Party."

In addition, Ferreira played Ella in two episodes of the HBO series "Divorce," and is among the ensemble stars of the HBO series "Euphoria."

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