Ferly Prado, a talented individual, was born in the vibrant city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, where her journey in dance began at the tender age of three. Under the guidance of her mother, Elza Prado, at Ballet Elza Prado, she honed her skills and developed a passion for the art form.
As she pursued her dream, Ferly relocated to the United States, where she continued her training at the prestigious Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C. She then joined the Southern Ballet Theatre under the direction of the renowned Fernando Bujones in Orlando, Florida.
Ferly's education in dance was further enhanced at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles, California. Her professional career as a dancer has been marked by numerous credits, including:
* Tina Turner's "TINA:LIVE!" tour
* Justin Timberlake's music video "Suit and Tie"
* Performances at the Billboard Awards with Beyoncé and Latin Billboard Awards with Chayanne
* Appearances at Katy Perry's "Rock in Rio" and Mariah Carey's Las Vegas shows
* Chayanne's "No Hay Imposibles" tour
* Charo's "Latin Explosion"
* GLEE
* "Two and a Half Men"
* ABC Family's "Bunheads"
* NBC's "The Singing Bee"
* Jimmy Kimmel Live
* The HBO biopic "Behind the Candelabra" starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon
* Industrial commercials for FIAT, NIKE, Skechers, and Nissan
* The workout DVD "Step Up 4"
* Music videos for Novi Stars' "What on Earth is Going On" and Mike Munich's "Love at War"
In addition to her dancing credits, Ferly has also worked as a trophy model, appearing at the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMA) and the 2012 American Music Awards (AMAs).
Ferly's modeling career has included appearances at the Morumbi Fashion Show, Elle Magazine, DressFierce, Earth Shoes, Stuff We Wear, and SuperVision Optical.