About
Karina Flores is a Brazilian fashion model and entrepreneur known for her warm, girl-next-door charm and elegant style. Standing around 1.70 m, with chestnut-brown hair and green eyes, she has walked runways, fronted campaigns, and amassed more than 160 thousand Instagram followers, where she often signs her bio simply: “Cristã – Fundadora da @kersieoficial – Mãe da Ayla.” Her biggest business venture so far is Kersie, a women’s and “mom-and-daughter” clothing label whose delicate dresses and matching sets reflect Karina’s own love of cherry blossoms—the Japanese word kersie means “cherry.” She acts as the brand’s creative director, shaping collections that highlight feminine confidence and family bonds.
Before Fame
Karina was born in the interior state of Mato Grosso but grew up in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, a smaller city better known for its Oktoberfest than for fashion weeks. At only twelve she was spotted by Master Models, the local agency that taught her to pose, maintain posture, and handle long photo shoots. Early jobs were small—catalogs for neighborhood stores and hair-salon flyers—but each booking boosted her confidence. By fifteen she felt ready for bigger challenges and relocated to São Paulo on her own, sharing apartments with other hopefuls and juggling castings with high-school homework. Though the year in the capital was financially tight, it opened doors: she shot commercials for brands like Nescau and Taiff, graced the pages of Elle, Cláudia, and Nova, then returned home for a spell before signing with Elite Models and going fully international. Those formative seasons taught her resourcefulness, a trait fans still cite whenever she talks about career setbacks on social media.
Trivia
- Cherry inspiration: The name “Kersie” nods to Karina’s fascination with cherry trees, which she says symbolize “hope blossoming every spring.”
- No-heels habit: Off duty, she favors white sneakers over stilettos, explaining that years of high heels backstage left her craving comfort.
- Faith first: A practising Christian, Karina often posts morning devotionals and thanks “Deus” for new milestones.
- Healthy routine: She swears by homemade açaí bowls and Pilates, crediting both for keeping her runway-ready at 36.
Family Life
Love entered Karina’s life through Instagram DMs: footballer Hudson Santos—then a São Paulo FC midfielder—sent a polite greeting that turned into long calls and, eventually, a real-world dinner. After about a year together, they signed civil papers on 27 May 2019 during an intimate ceremony for twenty guests, postponing a honeymoon to accommodate their work schedules. The religious celebration followed on 10 January 2020 at the Iate Clube de Santos, where Hudson praised his bride as “guerreira e batalhadora,” while Karina described butterflies in her stomach and clear skies as a gift from God. Today the couple are parents to daughter Ayla and co-parent Hudson’s boys, Enzo and Davi, from a previous relationship. Karina often recalls her late father, Artur Flores, saying she hopes to pass his kindness on to her own children. Family snapshots—whether bedtime stories or Maldivian vacations—remain some of her most-liked posts, reinforcing the “vida real” image that sets her apart from more aloof fashion personalities.
Associated With
Professionally, Karina is linked to Brazilian agencies Master Models, Elite Models, and Mega Models. Campaign credits list consumer giants such as Nescau, Taiff, Gatos & Atos, and Seduzione, while magazine spreads for Elle, Cláudia, and Nova introduced her to a national readership. In the entrepreneurial arena, she partners with textile suppliers in Minas Gerais and collaborates with mommy influencers who style Kersie’s coordinated looks. Personally, her most public bond is with husband Hudson Santos; their beachside prenuptial playlist even included Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect,” a song now forever tied to their story. Industry friends say Karina’s down-to-earth attitude makes her a favorite on set, and younger models often credit her for the advice she shares about balancing contracts, faith, and family. Whether she is brainstorming new Kersie prints with designers, posing alongside football families in stadium boxes, or mentoring fresh faces backstage, Karina Flores continues to build a network rooted in gratitude and genuine connection.
