One of Amanda’s two elder sisters, Vanessa Nunes, is also known as Valdirene Nunes. They were born to Sandoval and Ivete Nunes in Pojuca, a tiny village outside of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
When their parents separated when Amanda was four years old, the sisters lived with their mother, who supported the family by working as a school administrative assistant and selling hot dogs, candy, and cosmetics.
Although their younger sister is more well-known than Vanessa and Valdirene, they are nonetheless immensely proud of her accomplishments.
Vanessa and Amanda are good friends who stand by one another no matter what. They frequently get together for visits and quality time. In August 2018, Vanessa attended Amanda’s wedding to Nina Nunes, a fellow UFC fighter.
Vanessa constantly supports Amanda during her battles because she is so proud of all that she has accomplished. Amanda is referred to as “the lioness” and “the best fighter in the world” by the speaker.
She also respects Amanda’s bravery and will to follow her aspirations despite the difficulties she had as a child growing up in a backward Brazilian village.
