Constance Nunes is a former model-turned-mechanic from Los Angeles who is best known for appearing on the Netflix show Car Masters: Rust To Riches. Here are ten facts about her that you may not know.
1. She Is Of Portugese Descent
She was born and raised in Los Angeles, but her father’s side of the family has Portuguese descent. Her tanned skin and dark hair are indicative of her heritage, and it has been suggested that growing up in a multicultural household made her more inquisitive about the world around her. This may have led to her developing an interest in activities such as car repair, which are not typically seen as hobbies for girls.
2. She Became Interested In Cars Because Of Her Father
It was her father who first sparked her interest in cars. He used to work as a mechanic, and when she was young she often assisted him in the garage. Her father also raced cars and she attended some of these race meets with him. She was spotted at one of these events and that’s how her modelling career got started, but she has always been more interested in repairing cars. Modelling was something she did in order to finance her passion.
3. She Is Married To Jared Toller
She married her boyfriend, Jared Toller, in 2019 after they had been engaged for about a year. Tires Meet Road reported that the couple did not follow tradition for their wedding. The color theme of the nuptials was black instead of white and Constance even donned a black dress. Cars and motorbikes were both heavily featured in the wedding photographs. Jared tends to stay out of the spotlight but he does appear in several of her Instagram posts, and the couple seem very happy together.
4. She Owns A 1964 Ford Mustang
She is the proud owner of a 1964 Ford Mustang that she lovingly calls “Babystang”. She has owned this car since she was sixteen years old and has worked tirelessly to keep it in great condition. The car was originally white, but Constance resprayed it to a darker hue. All of the parts that she uses in the car are original Ford parts, ensuring that the car remains as authentic as possible. Her favorite part of the car is the six cylinder engine and she works hard to keep this engine running optimally.
5. She Has Worked As A Stuntwoman
According to Hot Cars, she has worked as a stuntwoman on a number of films, including Bring It On and Dodgeball, and even had a small role in the latter. Although she has never had any ambitions to become an actress, she had a lot of fun filming Dodgeball. In addition to her film appearances, she has also starred in several commercials. On Car Masters, she has always portrayed herself, which is her preferred type of appearance.
6. She Appeared In A Superbowl Commercial
If she were going to appear in any commercial at the Super Bowl, it was always going to be one for cars. In 2016, she starred in the commercial for Kia that aired during the game. The star of the advert was actor Christopher Walken, and it was an experience for Constance to work with him on the commercial. This commercial aired before she began appearing on Car Masters, so it is unlikely many people would have recognized her at the time.
7. She Usually Takes Up Two Parking Spaces
She admits that when she is out and about in her Mustang, she will often park over two spaces if there is enough room. This is because she believes that many people in Los Angeles don’t show respect for classic cars, and so she doesn’t want to risk her car becoming damaged due to someone swinging their door open too wide. She has also commented on the poor driving she sees in LA on a regular basis, and even jokingly suggested starting her own driving school to teach people how to drive properly.
8. She Has A Dog Named Buff
She has a beloved dog named Buff that she regularly shares photos of with her fans on Instagram. It is clear from these posts that he is an integral part of her life and that she adores him. Buff participates in all the celebrations that Constance and her husband partake in such as Christmas, Halloween and vacations. Constance took Buff on an unforgettable vacation to the mountains where they both experienced playing in snow for the first time.
9. She Likes To Treat Herself With Cheat Food
Constance likes to keep herself fit and healthy, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t enjoy some cheat food every now and then. She told Maxim that she sometimes makes excuses not to go out so she can stay home and indulge in unhealthy food. This isn’t something she does on a regular basis, but every now and again she does decide to treat herself to things she wouldn’t normally eat.
10. She Is Proud To Be The Only Female Mechanic On Car Masters
She is the only female mechanic on Car Masters and this is something that she is incredibly proud of. She likes to make it clear to people that she has earned her role as part of the Car Masters team due to her skill with cars rather than her looks. The team that Mark Towle put together are all experts in car restoration, and Constance is no exception. She has been involved in the car industry for many years, and it has always been her great passion.
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