Adriana Lima is a Brazilian supermodel born in 1981. She used to be an angel model for Victoria's Secret and was one of the brand's ambassadors.
Lima was born in Salvador, Brazil, to a Lebanese father and a Brazilian mother. She entered a modeling competition at the age of 13, won first place and signed a Brazilian modeling agency.
Subsequently, Lima began to walk the catwalk on fashion shows around the world and quickly gained global attention. She has shot commercials for many international brands, including Calvin Klein, Dior, Prada and Louis Vuitton.
In 2000, Lima became one of the Victoria's Secret Angel models, she participated in the Victoria's Secret fashion show and became one of the brand spokespersons. Her experience walking the catwalk at the Victoria's Secret fashion show also allowed her to gain more fans.
Lima is also a philanthropist, working for several charities, including the Hospital for the Children of Mary and UNICEF.
Lima's career and life are in the spotlight, and her beauty and talent amaze people. Her story also shows how an ordinary girl became a world-renowned supermodel through her own efforts and persistent pursuits.
