Adriana Lima

Adriana Francesca Lima was born June 12, 1981 in the city of Salvador da Bahia in Brazil. Her father, Nelson Torres, and her mother Graza Lima were social workers. She flows the blood of the French, Portuguese, American Indian, and quite a bit from the people of the Caribbean islands. When Adriana was 13 years old, modeling agent was noticed her in a shopping center and called on the casting.
She began her career at the age of thirteen years, the code took first place in the competition model “Brazilian Ford supermodel”, and in 1996 ranked second in” The World Ford supermodel”. Soon after the “victory” Adriana moved to New York and moved away from the “Ford” in the model agency “Elite Model Management”.

Adriana Lima on the covers of magazines

A young model began to appear on the covers of fashion publications such as Vogue (Italy) 1997; Vogue (UK), ID (UK), Marie Claire (Brazil), Vogue (Italy) in 1998; Vogue (US, Germany, UK) and Marie Claire (Italy) in 1999.

Her first breakthrough was the advertisement for “Vassarette” at Times Square, and then was followed by work for print publications. With the help of which, like many other models, including Claudia Schiffer, Laetitia Casta and Eva Herzigova — Adriana, at last, was a girl magazine “Guess?” the company “Costanoa” 2000.

Lima for GQ Magazine

Along with filming Adriana Lima participates in displays Cynthia Rowley, Vera Wang, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Betsey Johnson, Girls Rule, Richard Tyler, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Randolph Duke, Ralph Lauren, and Valentino and other famous designers.
Breakthrough in the careers of Adriana Lima is considered to be shooting an advertising poster for a leading brand Vassarette at Times Square.

Adriana Lima and Victoria Secret

Since 2001, she is one of Victoria’s Secret Angels, signing a contract with the famous brand clothing and women’s underwear. During this time she graced the cover of well-known magazines such as GQ, Elle, Esquire, and has participated in all of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — one of the most famous fashion shows worldwide.
Model painted not only on the pages of magazines, but also on the screens. In 2001, Lima had played in the movie The Hire: Follow, with the participation of Mickey Rourke.

In 2001 and 2003, Adriana has been involved in the shooting of TV show Victoria’s Secret Angels.
In 2004, Adriana Lima has attracted the attention of the press, when the advertisement appeared in Victoria’s Secret, along with musician Bob Dylan. Adriana Lima walked to Venice with wings behind her, in their underwear and huge heels -- is not difficult to remember. In addition, recent Lima has become a “new flavor Victoria’s Secret -- So in Love.

Victoria's Secret Show

Personal Life

Adriana’s childhood dream is to help underprivileged children. Now, the famous model can afford it: it is a charitable organization that helps Salvadoran orphanage Caminos Da Luz.

As for personal life beautiful, her heart is now free. In 2003, she parted with her bridegroom Lenny Kravitz, with which they engaged in 2002. After that, sometime of Adrian met with Austrian Prince Hans Adam II Lichtenstein.

According to Adriana, she is not lacking in the men’s attention, but a suitable candidate for the role of a permanent partner, has not yet been revealed.

Adriana Lima Gallery