Name: Adriana Francesca Lima
Born: June 12, 1981 in Salvador, Brazil.
Nationality: Brazilian
Eyes: Grey Blue's
Hair: Dark Brown
Discovered: Adriana Lima grew up in anything but supermodel conditions in Brazil. She 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. She later followed with a 2nd place finish in the 1996 Ford Supermodel of the World contest.
Shortly after, 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 billboard 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.
Adriana does charitable work by helping with an orphanage, "Caminhos da Luz" (Ways of Light), located in her home town. She helps with construction to expand the orphanage, and buys clothes for poor children in Salvador, Bahia.
Income: Ranked 97 on Forbes 100 celebrities, with an income of $4.5 million.
Romance: Dating an unnamed Argentinian.
Rocker Tommy Lee also said to have his sights on the supermodel.
Quotes: "Modeling is a tough job, your co-workers are your rivals, it really puts a damper on your perspective of other girls." - Adriana Lima
"Fashion is about good energy. It's about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings." - Adriana Lima
"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." - Adriana Lima
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