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Lima 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 magazine|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?|GUESS?]] Girl in their 2000 Costanoa and has face campaign.<ref name="netkushi">[http://www.netkushi.com/hollywood/adriana-lima.php Adriana Lima biography], Netkushi. Retrieved on [[2007-05-21]].</ref> |
Lima 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 magazine|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?|GUESS?]] Girl in their 2000 Costanoa and has face campaign.<ref name="netkushi">[http://www.netkushi.com/hollywood/adriana-lima.php Adriana Lima biography], Netkushi. Retrieved on [[2007-05-21]].</ref> |
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Lima continued to build upon her entry, doing more print work ([[Maybelline]], [[bebe stores|bebe]], [[Mossimo]], [[BCBG]]) and gracing the cover and editorials of more high fashion magazines such as [[Harper's Bazaar]], [[ELLE]], [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]], [[GQ]], to name a few. Probably best known for her [[Victoria's Secret]] work and Angel status (along with Tyra Banks,[[Heidi Klum]], [[Gisele Bündchen]], and [[Alessandra Ambrosio]]), Lima first graced the VS runway in 1999, and was the show opener for the 2003 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.<ref name="netkushi"/> |
Lima continued to build upon her entry, doing more print work ([[Maybelline]], [[bebe stores|bebe]], [[Mossimo]], [[BCBG]]) and gracing the cover and editorials of more high fashion magazines such as [[Harper's Bazaar]], [[ELLE]], [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]], [[GQ]], to name a few. Probably best known for her [[Victoria's Secret]] work and Angel status (along with [[Tyra Banks]], [[Heidi Klum]], [[Gisele Bündchen]], and [[Alessandra Ambrosio]]), Lima first graced the VS runway in 1999, and was the show opener for the 2003 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.<ref name="netkushi"/> |
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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. The film had a runtime of 8:47 including credits, was written by Andrew Kevin Walker, and directed by [[Wong Kar-Wai]]. <ref name="askmen">[http://www.askmen.com/women/models_60/74b_adriana_lima_nyc.html AskMen]accessed 2007-06-19.</ref> |
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. The film had a runtime of 8:47 including credits, was written by Andrew Kevin Walker, and directed by [[Wong Kar-Wai]]. <ref name="askmen">[http://www.askmen.com/women/models_60/74b_adriana_lima_nyc.html AskMen]accessed 2007-06-19.</ref> |
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Adriana Lima | |
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| Born | Adriana Francesca Lima |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Hair color | Brown[1] |
| Eye color | Green[1] |
| Agency | DNA Model Management[1]
Lumiere Models in Brazil VIVA Models in Europe |
Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12 1981) is a Brazilian supermodel. She was dubbed as "The World's Most Voluptuous Virgin" by US GQ magazine.[2] She is best known for her modeling work with Victoria's Secret and Maybelline. Adriana Lima is currently the third highest paid model in the world (behind Gisele Bundchen and Kate Moss). According to Forbes, she earned $4.5 million in 2005.[3]
Early life and family
Lima was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil in 1981. She is an only child. She has stated that she is of African, Indian and Swiss descent.[4] When she was 6 months old, her father walked out on her and her mother.[5] She has since been estranged from him. However, recently, she has been making attempts to reconcile with her estranged father.[6]
Modeling career
Adriana Lima was discovered while shopping at a local mall at the age of 13. At 15 years old, she entered and finished in first place in Brazil's Ford Supermodel of the World. She subsequently entered the 1996 Ford Supermodel of the World contest and finished second place.[7] Lima 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). 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.[8]
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 such as Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, Vogue, GQ, to name a few. Probably best known for her Victoria's Secret work and Angel status (along with Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bündchen, and Alessandra Ambrosio), Lima first graced the VS runway in 1999, and was the show opener for the 2003 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.[8]
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. The film had a runtime of 8:47 including credits, was written by Andrew Kevin Walker, and directed by Wong Kar-Wai. [9]
Personal life
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. She got her first kiss at 17 years old. In an interview with GQ March 2006 issue, Lima told the magazine she is a virgin and that she intended to stay that way until she gets married.[10]
She has been romantically linked to celebrities in the past, including an engagement with rocker Lenny Kravitz[11], Major League Baseball player Derek Jeter.[2] and Prince Wenzeslaus of Liechtenstein.[12]
Lima in the media
Since her rise to fame, Lima is often cited by popular media as one of the world's sexiest women. She ranked 7th on FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2007[13] and was chosen as one of People Magazine's annual 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, in May 2007 along with fellow Victoria's Secret Angels (Selita Ebanks, Alessandra Ambrosio, Izabel Goulart and Karolina Kurkova).[14] On June 13, 2007, she was awarded as "Hottest Girl on the Planet" at the Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards. [15]
Charity
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.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e "DNA Model ManagementRetrieved on 2007-06-15.
- ^ a b Adriana Lima The World's Most Voluptous Virgin
- ^ "Adriana Lima, Forbes Top Celebrities", Forbes. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ Lima stated, "I have like a.... kind of... a mix of African, Indian and Swiss." at 4.00accessed May 22, 2007
- ^ [1]accessed 2007-06-23.
- ^ Lima tries to reconcile with her fatheraccessed 2007-06-23.
- ^ a b Adriana Lima biography, Maybelline, accessed August 28, 2005
- ^ a b Adriana Lima biography, Netkushi. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ AskMenaccessed 2007-06-19.
- ^ "Adriana Lima: Our favorite... virgin?", Style.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-21
- ^ Lima & Kravitz Engagement announcementaccessed 2007-06-19.
- ^ Lima & Dennyaccessed 2007-06-19.
- ^ "#7 Adriana Lima and #6 Jessica Biel - 100 Sexiest Women 2007", FHM. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ "The Models of Victoria's Secret", People. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ Spike TVaccessed 2007-06-18.
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