Jul 20 2005
As the only female in a family of plumbers, as well as an interior designer, hardworking wife and proud mom, Sardinha-Costa offers a unique perspective on do-it-yourself projects.
She was declared the winner of American Standard’s “America’s Sexiest Plumber” contest and her photograph is featured in the month of July in the 2005 America’s Sexiest Plumber calendar.
The only woman among 13 plumber finalists whose portraits and profiles were posted on American Standard’s Web site, she received the most votes when Americans were asked to choose their favorite plumber.
Sardinha-Costa’s father, brothers, uncles and cousins were plumbers, but she is the only female in the family to pursue the occupation. She currently works at M. Sardinha & Sons Plumbing and Heating, which is owned by her father and located in Fall River, Mass. After working for the company in an administrative role and later pursuing a career in interior design, she decided to become a plumber two years ago.
She now hopes to continue her family’s legacy and one day run their plumbing business.
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