Who is Joaquim Valente? 5 Things About Gisele Bundchen’s Boyfriend – Hollywood Life

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Congratulations in order to Gisele Bundchen and his girlfriend, Joaquim Valenteas they are expecting their first child together!

“Gisele and Joaquim are happy with this new chapter in their lives and hope to create a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family,” a source close to the model confirmed. PEOPLE on October 28, the baby will join Bündchen’s two children: a son Benjamin Rein and daughter Vivian Lakethat she shared with your ex-husband Tom Brady.

After Bündchen divorced the former NFL quarterback at October 2022, he met with Valente in November. At first, dating rumors surfaced, but the couple clarified that they are just friends. Their friendship eventually turned romantic, and they quietly began dating in mid-2023. “He was a great comfort to Gisele when she was going through a divorce,” an insider told the outlet in February. The source also added that Bündchen and Valente began dating after the divorce was finalized.

“Joaquim is a very nice person,” added the source. “He’s down to earth, kind, and inspiring. Gisele was hesitant to date after the divorce, but it felt so natural to be with Joaquim.

Learn more about new person Gisele, below!

Joaquim Comes From A Family Of Jujutsu Practitioners

“For 67 years, three generations of the Valente family have practiced jūjutsu under the direct guidance of the legendary grandmaster Hélio Gracie,” reads the family history section of the Valente Brothers website. “Dr. Syllo Valente and his brother, General Eliezer Valente, were the first in the family to discover jūjutsu. In the 1920s, a Japanese friend taught the brothers the basic principles of self-defense. When Carlos and Hélio Gracie opened the famous Academia Gracie in downtown Rio de Janeiro in 1952, it didn’t take long for Valentes to enroll.

“The Valente brothers were born into the jūjutsu tradition,” the site lists. “Pedro, Gui and Joaquim began learning jūjutsu from their father before they could walk. At the age of two, Pedro, Gui and Joaquim had private lessons from Grandmaster Hélio Gracie. Growing up, the Valente brothers trained daily at the Gracie Academy in Rio de Janeiro in under Hélio, Royler, and Rolker Gracie. Pedro Sr. always wanted his sons to learn jūjutsu as a complete fighting system.

Apart from martial arts, Joaquim is also Brazilian, just like Gisele. PEOPLE it was reported in February 2024 that “the same background” is one of the qualities appreciated by the model.

“They both left Brazil very young,” a source told the outlet. “She has made an amazing life for herself in the U.S. She loves Miami but also loves to travel. They both enjoy a healthy life. Gisele is in a good place. She is happy and very happy to be alive. Joaquim is perfect for her.

He is educated

“The youngest of the Valente Brothers, Joaquim, moved to Miami in 2007 to study criminology at Barry University,” reads the family’s website. The LinkedIn page associated with Joaquim notes that he attended Barry University from 2007 to 2011. During his studies, Joaquim studied with Grand Master Hélio Gracie.

“In 2007 Joaquim also received a Professorial Diploma from Grandmaster Hélio Gracie,” the family’s website listed. “This is a great achievement and honor for the brothers because in 75 years only 27 people have received this diploma from Grandmaster Hélio Gracie.”

Joaquim lives in Miami

Joaquim’s LinkedIn profile notes that he is based in Miami Beach, Florida. Gisele has been living in Florida since Tom signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. At the end of February 2024, the source said. Page Six that he stayed at the Miami house since his mother, Vania Nonnenmachersadly died at the end of January 2024 and has become his “stone”. The source also said that they have been showing more PDA. “They are keeping quiet – but recently there has been more PDA; they like to be affectionate with each other in public,” a source also told the outlet.

He And Gisele Were ‘Best Friends’ At First

Gisele knows Brazilian jūjutsu – who knows? In fact, he has been sparring with Joaquim. In a video posted on Instagram, Gisele showed her fans that she knows about the sport. He gave a preview of his skills while calling out Valente’s facility in Miami. “I believe that the more tools you have in your toolbox, the better. I feel stronger, more confident, and stronger since I started self-defense training,” she wrote on Instagram. I think it’s an important skill for everyone, but especially for us women. Thank you @ValenteBrothers for being such an amazing teacher and making training fun. I’m looking forward to continuing to improve. Let’s go crazy!”

The duo has kept their romance super low-key, however PEOPLE reported more details about their relationship in February 2024.

“They’ve been dating since June (2023),” an insider told the publication. “They took it slow. They became good friends. They were very private about it and wanted to keep it quiet while they got to know each other.”

He Has Taught Gisele & His Children Martial Arts

“I’ve always been a seeker and a curious person who always wants to dive deeper,” Gisele said in a feature on dust magazine which saw her practice some throws and poses while dressed in some major glam. “Actually, I met Joaquim because of my son. I have a friend who told me about the Valent brothers and the martial arts school, and since I wanted to steer my teenage son in the right direction, I thought he might be interested in it. “

“At first, I didn’t think so myself, to be honest with you,” Gisele said. “However, when I bought (Ben) to the first class, and started talking to Joaquim, I realized that it was more than self-defense,” said Gisele that her daughter, Vivienne, also participates in jūjutsu.