Adriana Lima, Supermodelâ„¢

About Me

The real, authentic Adriana Lima has finally touched down Myspace!
A beautiful star was lit high in the sky on June 12, 1981, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. This little twinkle in her mother's eye came to the world as little "outspoken" Adriana Francesca Lima, and emerged as Brazilian bombshell and supermodel to the world.
While famous for her exotic beauty and best known for her work with Victoria's Secret and Maybelline, Adriana Lima was discovered while at a local mall at the tender age of 13, and thought it to be a joke to pursue modeling, as she had always been pretty, but "long" and "lanky". She finished in first place in a Ford Supermodel of Brazil model search. Lima later followed with a second place finish in the 1996 Ford Supermodel of the World contest.
Shortly after, Lima migrated 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).
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), Lima became a GUESS? Girl in their 2000 Costanoa and has face campaign.
Lima continued to build 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, Gisele BÃ¼ndchen, and Alessandra Ambrosio), Lima first graced the VS runway in 2000, and was the show opener for the 2003 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
The film had a runtime of 8:47 including credits, was written by Andrew Kevin Walker, and directed by Wong Kar-Wai. Lima made it clear that acting is not her priority and that she only did The Follow because it was a short film.
Lima is currently the 3rd highest paid model in the world behind Gisele Bundchen and Kate Moss. She is represented by DNA NY in the United States, Lumiere Models in Brazil and VIVA Models in Europe.

My Interests

Modeling, Dancing, Watching Movies, Traveling, Working With Orphaned Children.

Lima on her life:
"I wouldn't change anything about my life. I am afraid that if I did things might have turned out differently and I am currently living my dream. If that means I had to live a poor life and I have to deal with demons then I will do it. I got through everything and I am very proud of myself...Life without a father was confusing at times, I didn't know if I was to blame and I didn't know anything about him...I love my mother and I have a bond with her that most people don't share with their own mothers. It all worked out."

I'd like to meet:

The Pope. My treasured fans.

Stats & little known facts about Adriana Lima:

Date of Birth: June 12, 1981

Place of Birth: Salvadore da Bahia, Brazil

Heritage: Afro-Brazilian, Caribbean, Swiss, Amer-Indian

Languages Spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish, Mandarin

Hair Color: Dark Brown

Eye Color: Blue/Gray

Height: 5' 10"

Agency: Elite Model ManagementÂ¦ Lima has admitted that she was "shy" around boys when she was younger, and can still to this day freeze when she's around them.

Â¦ Lima has admitted that she was "shy" around boys when she was younger, and can still to this day freeze when she's around them.

Â¦ Lima's father walked out on her and her mother when Adriana was 6 months old; Lima has met him only once since.

Â¦ Lima's father walked out on her and her mother when Adriana was 6 months old; Lima has met him only once since.

Â¦ Lima does charitable work 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.

Â¦ She got her first kiss at 17 years old, and has told reporters that she's only been in 4 relationships.

Â¦ In 2001, Lima starred in BMW Films short, The Follow alongside actors Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, and Forest Whitaker. In the film, Owen's character is hired to follow Lima's, who is suspected of cheating on her famous husband, played by Rourke.

-- Notable Work --
Ralph Lauren Armani Luca Luca Baby Phat Valentino Christian Dior Christian Lacroix Victoria's Secret
Anna Sui Jeans Armani BCBG Bebe Blumarine BMW Emporio Armani Forum French Connection Gai Mattiolo Gasoline George Rech Giorgio Armani 'Emporio Armani White' fragrance Guess? Jeans La Perla Maybelline Mossimo Swatch 'Skin' watches TIM Vassarette Victoria's Secret VictoriaÂ´s Secret Â´So in LoveÂ´ fragarnce XOXO

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My Blog

Caminhos da Luz (Ways of Light) -- My Chairity

In the town that I come from -- Salvador, Bahia -- there are too many orphaned children who have not even clothese to wear. Since going back home after venturing off to New York, I have joined f...
Posted by Adriana Lima, Supermodel" on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:41:00 PST

Fan Club

Dear Fans: It is because of you that I press on and continue to love and enjoy every moment of this "hectic" run that is my life. You make every moment of it priceless, and moments that I w...
Posted by Adriana Lima, Supermodel" on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:56:00 PST

To My Fans, I Do Log Onto Myspace --Adriana

Dear Fans: I want to thank you all for your kind words of admiration and respect. While I do have a very tight a busy schedule, I want you all to know that I, Adriana Francesca Lima, do log on t...
Posted by Adriana Lima, Supermodel" on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:49:00 PST