Adriana Lima
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The beautiful Adriana Lima is one of the current top models of the world. She stands at 5’ 10’’ with blue-gray eyes, dark brown hair and her famous mole on her chin. Born June 12th 1981 in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, she is best known for her spokesmodel work for Guess, Victoria’s Secret, Armani Jeans and XOXO. At the tender age of 13, she was discovered at a shopping mall. Two years later (1996), she participated in the “Ford Supermodel of Brazil Supermodel Search” and finished 1st place. The same year, she came in second place in the” Ford Supermodel of the World “competition. Participating in these events was just the exposure she needed to jumpstart her career into modeling. A year after these competitions, Adriana landed her first modeling contract with the Elite Modeling agency. Want to know more about this brunette bombshell’s career? Read on.
Fashion Show, Magazines, Advertising and TV/Movie Contracts
Runway Events
Adriana Lima has worked with many of the hottest clothing designers in the world. These are some of the most impressive talents.
- Armani
- Christian Dior
- Fendi
- Girls Rule
- Christian Lacroix
- Ralph Loren
- Cynthia Rowley
- Richard Tyler
- Valentino
- Victoria’s Secret
- Vera Wang
- Emanuel Ungaro
Magazine Appearances
- 1997- Vogue (Italy), Harper’s Bazaar
- 1998- Vogue (Italy & UK), I-D (UK), Marie Claire (Brazil)
- 1999- Vogue (Germany, UK, US), Marie Claire (Italy)
Film and TV Appearances
Adriana’s beauty and ability to speak in multiple languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese) lead to many spokesmodel opportunities. Here is a short list of some of these appearances:
- E! Entertainment TV
- Extra
- Late Night with Craig Kilborn
- The Hire: The Follow (2001 Short Film)
- The Travel Channel
- Tyra Banks Show (uncredited appearance)
- Video Fashion! News
- Viva
- Whipple’s World
Advertising Contracts
Adriana Lima’s big break was in advertising when she modeled in underwear for Vassarette. The huge billboard display in New York Times Square really got people’s attention, and opened the door for Adriana into many money-making opportunities.
- BCBG
- Bebe
- Gasoline
- Guess?
- Keds
- Luca
- Maybelline
- Mossimo
- Ana Sui Jeans
- Telecom Italia Mobil
Adriana Lima’s Personal Life
When she is not strutting her stuff on the runway, Adriana enjoys helping out at the “Caminos de Luz” (Ways of Light) Orphanage in her home country of Brazil. She also buys clothes for needy children.
So what kind of men does Adriana like? She was once engaged to Lenny Kravitz, but their relationship ended in 2003. Derek Jeter, a major league baseball player, once caught her eye for a while. Currently, she is dating Prince Wenzestaus of Liechtenstein. Despite her sexy appearance in lingerie and other skimpy attire, Adriana is a strict Catholic and a virgin.
So how does Adriana keep in such fantastic shape? She enjoys practicing Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art form that is a combination of dancing, music and choreographed fighting.
Are you a fan of Adriana Lima and would like to send her a letter? Here’s the address:
Adriana Lima
c/o Elite Model Management
111 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
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