Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima

Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12, 1981 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil) is a Brazilian supermodel, best known as one of the Victoria's Secret Angels.

One of the most sought after of Brazilian beauties entering the modeling world in the late 1990s (including Gisele Bündchen, Ana Beatriz Barros, Fernanda Tavares, Ana Hickmann, Isabeli Fontana and Alessandra Ambrosio), the 5'10", chestnut-haired Adriana Lima rose to stardom out of less than glamorous conditions. Adriana Lima was discovered at the age of 13 shopping at a local mall. At the age of 15, she finished 1st place in a Ford Supermodel of Brazil model search. Adriana Lima later followed with a 2nd place finish in the 1996 Ford Supermodel of the World contest.

Shortly after, Adriana Lima moved to New York City, and eventually moved on from Ford, signing with Elite Model Management. Her early career consisted mostly of fashion editorial work (with early appearances in international editions of Vogue and Marie Claire in 1997/1998), as well as runway work (Christian Lacroix, Valentino, and others). Adriana Lima's first big break came when she was featured in a Vassarette billboard in Times Square. Her print career followed, and like many other famous names (Claudia Schiffer, Laetitia Casta, Eva Herzigova), Adriana Lima became a GUESS? Girl in their 2000 Costanoa campaign.

Adriana Lima then built upon her entry, doing more print work (Maybelline, bebe, Mossimo, BCBG) and gracing the cover and editorials of more high fashion magazines (Harper's Bazaar, ELLE). Probably best known for her Victoria's Secret work and Angel status (along with Heidi Klum and Gisele), Adriana Lima first graced the VS runway in 2000, and was the show opener for the 2003 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

In 2001 Adriana Lima starred in BMW Films short, "The Follow" alongside Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, and Forest Whitaker. In the film, Owen's character is hired to follow Adriana Lima's, who is suspected of cheating on her famous husband, played by Rourke. The film had a runtime of 8:47 including credits, was written by Andrew Kevin Walker, and directed by Wong Kar-Wai.

Adriana Lima is currently represented by New York's DNA Models.

Personal Life

Adriana Lima has dated many celebrities in the past, including an engagement with rocker Lenny Kravitz that ended in 2003, the prince of Liechtenstein, and Major League Baseball player Derek Jeter.

Adriana Lima revealed in the April 2006 cover feature of GQ magazine that, per her Catholic beliefs, she was still a virgin, explaining:

"Sex is for after marriage. [Men] have to respect that this is my choice. If there's no respect, that means they don't want me."

Adriana Lima does charitable work by helping with an orphanage, "Caminhos da Luz" (Ways of Light), located in her hometown. She helps with construction to expand the orphanage, and buys clothes for poor children in Salvador, Bahia.

Facts and Stats

Height: 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Measurements: 33-23-33 (US); 85-59-85 (EU)
Dress Size: 4 (US); 34 (EU)
Shoe Size: 9 (US); 41 (EU)
Eyes: Blue-Grey (sometimes described as Green)
Hair: Dark Brown
Ethnicity: French, Portuguese, Native Brazilian Indian, Afro-Brazilian (of West Indian ancestry)
Nationality: Brazilian
Languages Spoken: Portuguese, Spanish, and English
Ranked #57 in Maxim's Hot 100 (2003)
Ranked #1 in AskMen.com's Top 99 Women (2005)
Ranked #4 in AskMen.com's Top 99 Women of 2006
Spokesmodel of XOXO, Armani Jeans, GUESS? and Victoria's Secret
She started modeling at 13
She has a pierced navel.
She is a Gemini

Quotes

"Modeling is a tough job, your co-workers are your rivals, it really puts a damper on your perspective of other girls."

"Fashion is about good energy. It's about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings."

"It's wrong for a guy to have no personality, no heart. Because I don't care about style or money. I care about heart."

Notable Work

Vogue (Italy) 1998
Vogue (US) 1999
Vogue (GER) 1999

Runway

Ralph Lauren
Armani
Valentino
Christian Dior
Christian Lacroix
Victoria's Secret

Print

GUESS?
Maybelline
Victoria's Secret
Telecom Italia Mobile
Luca Luca
BCBG
XOXO
bebe
2005 Pirelli Calendar

Adriana Lima In The News

• Victoria's Secret angels get racy (+pics) (Stuff)
  CHEEKY STUFF: Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller walks the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2008 in Miami Beach, Florida. DON'T BREAK IT: Adriana Lima models the US$5 million Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Miami.
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:02:47 GMT



• Secret Fantasy (British Vogue)
  THOUGHTS of economic gloom were pushed aside in Miami this weekend as Victoria's Secret girls Heidi Klum , Adriana Lima , Alessandra Ambrosio , Karolina Kurkova and Miranda Kerr took to the catwalk for a spectacular showcase of blow-the-budget glamour that saw many of the 35 models accessories their lingerie looks with angel wings of monumental proportions.
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:39:57 GMT



• Victoria's Secret holds show in Miami (Baltimore Sun)
  MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Victoria's Secret's angels have descended upon Miami Beach. Singer Usher kicked off the Victoria's Secret show Saturday, which featured 35 supermodels, some wearing angel wings. Models including Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima strutted down the runway at the newly renovated Fontainebleau Miami Beach during the show, which coincided with the opulent reopening of the hotel. "The ...
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:14:28 GMT



• Victoria's Secret fashion show (Newsday)
  Adriana Lima, Heidi Klum and 33 other models strutted down the runway at the Victoria's Secret fashion show, set to air Dec. 3 on CBS.
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:29:06 GMT



• Victoria's Secret holds fashion show in Miami (Newsday)
  Adriana Lima, Heidi Klum and 33 other models strutted down the runway as glamorous godesses for the Victoria's Secret fashion show, set to air Dec. 3 on CBS.
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:16:13 GMT



• PHOTOS: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (ABC News)
  Sexiness reigned in Miami for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:49:54 GMT



• MediaFLO, CBS, Victoria's Secret Team (Unstrung.com)
  SAN DIEGO -- Today MediaFLO USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM - message board ), in collaboration with CBS Mobile, which has a deal with Victoria's Secret, launched "VICTORIA'S SECRET TV," a new, dedicated, 24/7 channel on the FLO TV(TM) service that gives viewers an all-access pass to the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on their mobile phones.
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:08:33 GMT



• Victoria's Secret Angels On Miami Beach (CBS4 Miami)
  Wearing wings and super sexy lingerie supermodels Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima headlined Victoria Secrets runway show at the newly renovated Fountainbleau Miami Beach. Singer Usher kicked off the Victoria's Secret show Saturday, which featured 35 supermodels in 68 outfits, including the $5 million Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra worn by Lima
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:47:47 GMT



• MediaFLO USA, CBS Mobile and Victoria's Secret Unveil 'Victoria's Secret TV' - A New Channel Only on FLO TV (Broadcast Newsroom)
  SAN DIEGO , Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today MediaFLO USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), in collaboration with CBS Mobile, which has a deal with Victoria's Secret, launched " VICTORIA'S SECRET TV," a new, dedicated, 24/7 channel on the FLO TV(TM) service that gives viewers an all-access pass to the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on their mobile ...
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:20:10 GMT



• Victoria's Secret Has Fashion Show In Miami Beach (KDKA Pittsburgh)
  Victoria's Secret's angels have descended upon Miami Beach. Singer Usher kicked off the Victoria's Secret show Saturday, which featured 35 supermodels, some wearing angel wings. Models including Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima strutted down the runway at the newly renovated Fontainebleau Miami Beach during the show, which coincided with the opulent reopening of the hotel.
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:14:30 GMT

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