Adriana Lima Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12, 1981) is a Brazilian-born female model, best known as one of the faces of Victoria's Secret. One of the bevy of Brazilians entering the modeling world in the late 1990's (including Gisele Bündchen, Ana Beatriz Barros, and Alessandra Ambrosio), the 5'10, chocolate brown-haired Adriana Lima rose to stardom out of less than glamorous conditions. Born in El Salvador de Bahia, a small town in northern Brazil, Adriana was discovered shopping at a local mall. At the age of 13, she finished 1st in a Ford Supermodel of Brazil model search. She later followed with a 2nd place finish in the 1996 Ford Supermodel of the World contest. At the age of 15, Adriana 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's first big break came when she was featured in a Vassarette ad in Times Square. Her print career followed, and like many other famous names (Claudia Schiffer, Laetitia Casta, Eva Herzigova), Adriana became a Guess? Girl in their 2000 Costanoa campaign. Adriana 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 first graced the VS runway in 2000, and was the show opener for the 2003 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Height: 5'10" Measurements: 33-23-33 Eyes: Blue-Grey Hair: Dark Brown Ethnicity: French, Portuguese, Native-American, and Caribbean Notable Work "Editorial" I-D (UK) 1998 Marie Claire (Brazil) 1998 Marie Claire (ITA) 1999 Vogue (Italy) 1997 Vogue (UK) 1998 Vogue (Italy) 1998. Vogue (US) 1999 Vogue (GER) 1999 "Runway" Ralph Lauren Armani Valentino Christian Dior Christian Lacroix "Print" Guess? Maybelline Victoria's Secret External Links Unofficial Fan Site Profile References Maybelline Guess Most Popular Articles: Music    Musical Instruments    Guitar    Classical Music    History    Music Definition    Country Music    Rock Music    Pop Music    Hip Hop    Rap    DJ    Video Games    Casino Games    Poker    Blackjack    Casinos    Real Estate    Loan    Auction    eBay    Marketing    Search Engine Optimization    File Sharing    MP3    Music Industry    Kazaa    Internet    Supermodel    Fashion    Fashion Designers    Erotica    Modeling    Clothing    Boots    Shoes    Diamond Engagement Rings    Diamond    Rugs    Gospel Music    Affiliate    E-Commerce    Radio This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html You may copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. You must provide a link to http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html To view or edit this article at Wikipedia go to http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriana_Lima