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Brazilian ex-model responds to statements by ex-husband Paolo Zampolli, Trump advisor

2 sources · 25 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

Businesswoman Amanda Ungaro made public accusations against her ex-husband Paolo Zampolli after he gave an interview to Italian TV where he classified Brazilian women as a 'cursed race' and said they are 'programmed to cause trouble'. Zampolli is a Donald Trump advisor and was married to Amanda for nearly 20 years.

Paolo Zampolli is an Italian businessman and special advisor to Donald Trump for global affairs of the United States. He was married to Brazilian former model Amanda Ungaro for nearly 20 years, a relationship that ended in 2023 after messages sent by Zampolli to a sex worker became public.

1. What we know (4)

Amanda Ungaro is the ex-wife of Italian Paolo Zampolli, a Trump advisor

2 sources GaúchaZH Brasil 247

Zampolli made statements about Brazilian women in an interview with RAI

2 sources GaúchaZH Brasil 247

The couple was married for approximately two decades

2 sources GaúchaZH Brasil 247

Amanda responded with public accusations against Zampolli

2 sources GaúchaZH Brasil 247
2. Where coverage thins out (3)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (3)

Amanda was born in Londrina, Paraná, and began her modeling career at age 13

Reported by: GaúchaZH
Did not cover: Brasil 247

Amanda was deported from the United States in June 2025

Reported by: GaúchaZH
Did not cover: Brasil 247

The Ministry of Women and First Lady Janja issued statements about the declarations

Reported by: Brasil 247
Did not cover: GaúchaZH
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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