Amanda Ungaro

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Amanda Ungaro

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{{Short description|Brazilian model (born 1984)}}
{{Short description|Brazilian model (born 1984)}}


'''Amanda Ungaro''' (born 1984) is a Brazilian former model, and a figure prominent in the [[Epstein affair]]. She was formerly the partner of [[Donald Trump]] confidant [[Paolo Zampolli]]; they separated in 2023.>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/melania-trump-denies-jeffrey-epstein-files-links-amanda-ungaro-threatens-exposure-2894445-2026-04-10|title=Who's Amanda Ungaro and is she linked to Melania's Epstein denial?|first=Avinash|last=Kateel|date=April 10, 2026|website=India Today}} They have a son, "G.", who was born in 2010.{{Cite news|url=https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-12/amanda-ungaro-from-sharing-soirees-with-the-trumps-to-being-deported-by-ice.html|title=Amanda Ungaro: From sharing soirées with the Trumps to being deported by ICE|first=Naiara Galarraga|last=Gortázar|newspaper=[[El Pais]]|date=April 12, 2026}}
'''Amanda Ungaro''' (born 1984) is a Brazilian former model, and a figure prominent in the [[Epstein affair]]. In the 2000s, she worked with [[Ford Models]], Karin Models, and ID Models.> In 2010, she left the [[fashion industry]] and served as a diplomat for the island of [[Grenada]] for several years.{{Cite news|url=https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-12/amanda-ungaro-from-sharing-soirees-with-the-trumps-to-being-deported-by-ice.html|title=Amanda Ungaro: From sharing soirées with the Trumps to being deported by ICE|first=Naiara Galarraga|last=Gortázar|newspaper=[[El Pais]]|date=April 12, 2026}}> She was formerly the partner of [[Donald Trump]] confidant [[Paolo Zampolli]]; they separated in 2021.>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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Ungaro had been represented by [[Ford Models]] in France. In 2002 she changed agencies and signed with Karin Models in Paris.{{Cite web |last=Ribeiro |first=Natasha |date=2026-03-25 |title=Brazilian former model describes Epstein flight: 'There were about 30 girls, beautiful and very young' |url=https://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/03/25/brazilian-ex-model-describes-epstein-flight-there-were-about-30-girls-beautiful-and-very-young.ghtml |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=O Globo |language=pt-br}}
Ungaro had been represented by [[Ford Models]] in France. In 2002 she changed agencies and signed with Karin Models in Paris.{{Cite web |last=Ribeiro |first=Natasha |date=2026-03-25 |title=Brazilian former model describes Epstein flight: 'There were about 30 girls, beautiful and very young' |url=https://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/03/25/brazilian-ex-model-describes-epstein-flight-there-were-about-30-girls-beautiful-and-very-young.ghtml |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=O Globo |language=pt-br}}


In June 2002, as a 17-year-old [[adolescence|teenage]] [[model (person)|model]], Ungaro boarded a flight from Paris to New York City on a [[Lolita Express|plane]] owned by [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. She was accompanied by her modeling agent, [[Jean-Luc Brunel]], who introduced her to Epstein and [[Ghislaine Maxwell]]. She said there were about 30 young girls on the plane, and that many appeared to be between the ages of 14 to 16 years old.{{Cite web |last=Ribeiro |first=Natasha |date=2026-03-24 |title=Brazilian former model says Trump ally used influence to have her deported amid child custody battle |url=https://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/03/24/brazilian-ex-model-says-trump-ally-used-influence-to-have-her-deported-amid-child-custody-battle.ghtml |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=O Globo |language=pt-br}} She said Brunel repeatedly offered her a packet of drugs before they got off the plane, telling her to "put this in your bag" which she refused to do.
In June 2002, as a 17-year-old [[adolescence|teenage]] [[model (person)|model]], Ungaro boarded a flight from Paris to New York City on a [[Lolita Express|plane]] owned by [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. She was accompanied by her modeling agent, [[Jean-Luc Brunel]],>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/melania-trump-denies-jeffrey-epstein-files-links-amanda-ungaro-threatens-exposure-2894445-2026-04-10|title=Who's Amanda Ungaro and is she linked to Melania's Epstein denial?|first=Avinash|last=Kateel|date=April 10, 2026|website=India Today}}> who introduced her to Epstein and [[Ghislaine Maxwell]]. She said there were about 30 young girls on the plane, and that many appeared to be between the ages of 14 to 16 years old.{{Cite web |last=Ribeiro |first=Natasha |date=2026-03-24 |title=Brazilian former model says Trump ally used influence to have her deported amid child custody battle |url=https://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/03/24/brazilian-ex-model-says-trump-ally-used-influence-to-have-her-deported-amid-child-custody-battle.ghtml |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=O Globo |language=pt-br}} She said Brunel repeatedly offered her a packet of drugs before they got off the plane, telling her to "put this in your bag" which she refused to do.


In New York, she was signed to ID Models, an agency founded by the Italian businessman [[Paolo Zampolli]]. Ungaro said that months after ariving in New York, she began a relationship with Zampolli.{{Cite web |last=Ribeiro |first=Natasha |date=2026-03-26 |title=Trump Ally Accused of Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence by Brazilian Former Model |url=https://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/03/26/trump-ally-accused-of-sexual-abuse-and-domestic-violence-by-brazilian-former-model.ghtml |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=O Globo |language=pt-br}}
In New York, she was signed to ID Models, an agency founded by the Italian businessman [[Paolo Zampolli]]. Ungaro said that months after ariving in New York, she began a relationship with Zampolli.{{Cite web |last=Ribeiro |first=Natasha |date=2026-03-26 |title=Trump Ally Accused of Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence by Brazilian Former Model |url=https://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/03/26/trump-ally-accused-of-sexual-abuse-and-domestic-violence-by-brazilian-former-model.ghtml |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=O Globo |language=pt-br}}
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Ungaro and Zampolli split in 2018, and permanently separated in 2021, with Zampolli claiming that a marriage had never occurred. After separating from Zampolli, she married a doctor from Brazil and lived in [[Aventura, Florida]].{{Cite news |last=Twohey |first=Megan |last2=McCreesh |first2=Shawn |last3=Aleaziz |first3=Hamed |date=2026-03-20 |title=Trump Friend Asked ICE to Detain the Mother of His Child |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/us/paolo-zampolli-ice-melania-trump-epstein.html |access-date=2026-04-10 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-strange-case-of-melania-trump-and-amanda-ungaro-the-model-deported-by-ice/|title=The Strange Case of Melania and the Model Deported by ICE|first=David|last=Gardner|date=April 10, 2026|website=The Daily Beast|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260411023625/https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-strange-case-of-melania-trump-and-amanda-ungaro-the-model-deported-by-ice/|archive-date=2026-04-11}} Ungaro and her husband ran a medical spa that offered [[cosmetic surgery]] and [[Botox]] injections. In June 2025, Ungaro and her husband were arrested in [[Miami, Florida|Miami]] and charged with fraud, practicing medicine without a license, and other charges. They both pleaded not guilty.
Ungaro and Zampolli split in 2018, and permanently separated in 2021, with Zampolli claiming that a marriage had never occurred. After separating from Zampolli, she married a doctor from Brazil and lived in [[Aventura, Florida]].{{Cite news |last=Twohey |first=Megan |last2=McCreesh |first2=Shawn |last3=Aleaziz |first3=Hamed |date=2026-03-20 |title=Trump Friend Asked ICE to Detain the Mother of His Child |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/us/paolo-zampolli-ice-melania-trump-epstein.html |access-date=2026-04-10 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-strange-case-of-melania-trump-and-amanda-ungaro-the-model-deported-by-ice/|title=The Strange Case of Melania and the Model Deported by ICE|first=David|last=Gardner|date=April 10, 2026|website=The Daily Beast|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260411023625/https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-strange-case-of-melania-trump-and-amanda-ungaro-the-model-deported-by-ice/|archive-date=2026-04-11}} Ungaro and her husband ran a medical spa that offered [[cosmetic surgery]] and [[Botox]] injections. In June 2025, Ungaro and her husband were arrested in [[Miami, Florida|Miami]] and charged with fraud, practicing medicine without a license, and other charges. They both pleaded not guilty.


Later placed in [[ICE]] custody (at Paolo Zampolli's behest) for three months, she requested of an [[immigration judge]] to be deported back to Brazil, where she had previous [[domicile (law)|residency]]. There is an ongoing custody dispute between Ungaro and Zampolli over their son, "G."
Ungaro was placed in [[ICE]] custody (at Paolo Zampolli's behest) in Miami for three and a half months. name="El Pais" /> She requested of an [[immigration judge]] to be deported back to Brazil, where she had previous [[domicile (law)|residency]]. Ungaro and Zampolli were engaged in a custody dispute over their teenage son, "G."


On 7 April 2026, a series of tweets emerged threatening legal action, etc., which had been sent in her name to [[Melania Trump]] in the second term of the Trump presidency.{{Cite news|author=Das Biswas |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/why-melania-trump-gave-epstein-address-today-flotus-speech-sparks-amanda-ungaro-pam-bondi-theories/ar-AA20xUz2|title=Why Melania Trump gave Epstein address today? FLOTUS speech sparks Amanda Ungaro, Pam Bondi theories|newspaper=Hindustan Times|via=MSN|date=April 9, 2026|first=Shuvrajit}} Melania Trump held a surprise press announcement the next day denying any ties with Epstein.{{Cite web|url=https://news24online.com/world/who-is-amanda-ungaro-and-is-she-behind-melania-trumps-shocking-statements-related-to-epstein-she-is-from-works-as/800429/|title=Who is Amanda Ungaro and is she behind Melania Trump's shocking statements related to Epstein?|last=Dubey|date=April 11, 2026|website=News24|first=Navya}}
On 7 April 2026, a series of tweets emerged threatening legal action, etc., which had been sent in Ungaro's name to [[Melania Trump]] in the second term of the Trump presidency.{{Cite news|author=Das Biswas |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/why-melania-trump-gave-epstein-address-today-flotus-speech-sparks-amanda-ungaro-pam-bondi-theories/ar-AA20xUz2|title=Why Melania Trump gave Epstein address today? FLOTUS speech sparks Amanda Ungaro, Pam Bondi theories|newspaper=Hindustan Times|via=MSN|date=April 9, 2026|first=Shuvrajit}} Melania Trump held a surprise press announcement the next day denying any ties with Epstein.{{Cite web|url=https://news24online.com/world/who-is-amanda-ungaro-and-is-she-behind-melania-trumps-shocking-statements-related-to-epstein-she-is-from-works-as/800429/|title=Who is Amanda Ungaro and is she behind Melania Trump's shocking statements related to Epstein?|last=Dubey|date=April 11, 2026|website=News24|first=Navya}}


As of April 2026, Ungaro resides in [[Rio de Janeiro]].
As of April 2026, Ungaro resides in [[Rio de Janeiro]].
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