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Pics from the Pink Carpet
Nov 15, 2010 - The lights, the cameras, the CELEBS! Check out these pics from the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show pink carpet. 
2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Nov 11, 2010 - From Tough Love to Heavenly Bodies and more, here are the looks that made the 2010 Fashion Show our sexiest show ever. Check out Adriana, Ale, Candice, Chanel, Erin, Lily, and Rosie rocking this year’s runway. 
Getting Runway-Ready!
Nov 11, 2010 - Hair. Check. Makeup. Check. Spray tan. Check. Photo op. Check. With the clock ticking until showtime, over 30 of the most gorgeous women in the world get even more gorgeous. 
Fit for An Angel 2010
Nov 9, 2010 - Want a sneak peek at the runway looks for the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show? Watch as Supermodels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton, Chanel Iman and Lily Adridge come in for their wardrobe (and wing) fittings, and Executive Producer Monica Mitro and Designer Todd Thomas walk you through this year’s themes. 
Miraculous Push-Up TV Commercial
Nov 2, 2010 - Get ready to WOW! Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Chanel Iman, Erin Heatherton, Candice Swanepoel, Katsia Zingarevic and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley show off the newest Bombshell bras in this 30-second spot for the Miraculous® Push-Up collection. 
New! Miraculous Push-Up Limited Edition Styles
Nov 2, 2010 - Black French lace. Swarovski® sparkles. Say ‘hello’ to a Bombshell’s holiday must-haves! The newest additions to the Miraculous® Push-Up collection feature French lace overlays, Swarovski® Elements and more, so instantly adding 2 cup sizes is more glamorous than ever. Look for them in sizes 32AA-38DD, and with matching panties. Available in stores, catalogue and at VictoriasSecret.com. 
The Fantasy Bra's Formal Entrance
Oct 22, 2010 - Adriana Lima channels some major Marilyn as she introduces the 2010 Bombshell Fantasy Bra to the media and fans at Victoria’s Secret SoHo. Designed by celebrity jeweler Damiani for Victoria’s Secret, this year’s Fantasy Bra is hand-set with more than 3000 brilliant cut white diamonds, light blue sapphires and oval-shaped topazes in 18 karat white gold. 
Starstruck in Soho
Oct 22, 2010 - Fans, flashbulbs & the ultimate fantasy—Adriana Lima debuts the $2M diamond-studded showstopper for the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. 
Adriana Lima & the 2010 Bombshell Fantasy Bra
Oct 16, 2010 - Diamonds and Victoria's Secret are a girl’s best friend—and celebrity jeweler Damiani has combined them for the ultimate gift. Go on the set with Supermodel Adriana Lima for all the sparkly deets on our $2 million Bombshell Fantasy Bra. 
The 2010 Fantasy Bra Photo Shoot
Oct 16, 2010 - Diamonds and sapphires and topaz, oh my! See all that glitters in these behind-the-scenes pics of Adriana Lima in this year’s 142-carat creation, designed exclusively for Victoria’s Secret by celebrity jeweler Damiani. 
Christmas Dreams & Fantasies
Oct 15, 2010 - It’s the most eagerly anticipated catalogue of the year! Look for Victoria’s Secret’s annual Christmas Dreams & Fantasies catalogue in your mail this week. Our Holiday 2010 issue is bursting with 187 pages of stunning photographs and gorgeous gift ideas, including the $2 million Bombshell Fantasy Bra. Can’t wait? Get a little taste here.
What is Sexy TV Commercial
Oct 13, 2010 - Victoria’s Secret asks, “What Is Sexy?” and Supermodels Erin Heatherton, Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel and new face Katsia Zingarevich answer loud and clear in this 15-second spot featuring the new Starlet Halter push-up bra.
Bombshell Diary
Sep 23, 2010 - It’s all primping, press calls and parfums as Supermodels Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel and Lily Aldridge take Tinseltown for the launch of Victoria’s Secret Bombshell: The Fragrance.
Fashion's Night Out 2010
Sep 14, 2010 - Re-live the highlights from Fashion's Night Out at Victoria's Secret SoHo in NYC! Angels Adriana Lima, Chanel Iman and Doutzen Kroes greeted shoppers and fans, autographed their pic from the September issue of Vogue, and answered style questions in a live online chat. Watch now!
2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Announced
Sep 2, 2010 - Summer may be winding down but Victoria’s Secret and CBS will keep temperatures rising with the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, scheduled to air on Tuesday, November 30 at 10/9C. The annual lingerie runway show will be back in New York, along with Victoria's Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Candice Swanepoel, Chanel Iman and Erin Heatherton.
Stay Up Late With Us!
Aug 30, 2010 - Fashion’s Night Out is back—on Friday, September 10 from 6-11pm—and for the second year, Victoria’s Secret is joining hundreds of retailers around NYC and the globe by staying open late to celebrate one of our favorite things (fashion!). Supermodels Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes and Chanel Iman will be on hand at Victoria’s Secret SoHo in NYC from 7pm on to sign copies of their photo from the September issue of Vogue. Stop by for an autograph, get a Bombshell makeover by some of the top makeup artists in the industry and meet VS fragrance guru Mark Knitowski. 
Canada Has a New Secret (or Two)
Aug 29, 2010 - Supermodel Adriana Lima joined fellow Angels Chanel Iman and Erin Heatherton for the ribbon cutting at Victoria’s Secret at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. Fans lined up for hours to get Adriana’s autograph and be the first to shop.
The Angels Land in Toronto
Aug 29, 2010 - It’s about time, eh? Join Supermodels Erin Heatherton, Adriana Lima and Chanel Iman as they celebrate the opening of the first Victoria’s Secret store in Toronto.
Angels From A Different Angle
Aug 24, 2010 - Photographer Peter Lindbergh captured our girls in a new light for the pages of Vogue. Go on the set for an inside look, scoop from Supermodels Chanel Iman and Adriana Lima, and an eyeful of hot couture.
As Seen in Vogue!
Aug 24, 2010 - Victoria’s Secret Angels Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes, Chanel Iman, Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio are featured in a 4-page spread in the iconic September issue of Vogue—and we couldn’t be more proud! Check out the full article and pics on newsstands now. And if you’re in NYC during Fashion Week, Adriana, Chanel and Doutzen will be signing copies of the photo from Vogue at our Fashion’s Night Out event at Victoria’s Secret SoHo on September 10, from 7-10pm. 
She's Baaaaaack!
Apr 14, 2010 - Adriana Lima fans, rejoice! The longtime Angel and new mom is back at work—shooting the Victoria’s Secret summer collection last week in New York City. This marks Adriana’s first shoot for VS since she and husband Marko Jarić welcomed daughter Valentina into the world on November 15. Expect to see more of this hot mama in the coming months.
From the Vault: VS Swim Covers
Mar 25, 2010 - Over the past 15 years, Victoria’s Secret Swim Catalogue has been a defining moment in the careers of such beauties as Elle Macpherson, Ingrid Seynhaeve. Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes and Lindsay Ellingson. Take a look at some of our covers—then and now.
Vintage Victoria
Sep 30, 2009 - Vintage Victoria: a collection of intimates for every boudoir
Adriana Lima walks the 2008 runway
Sep 30, 2009 - Adriana Lima walks the runway at the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Sep 30, 2009 - The best runway looks from the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Victoria's Secret 2008 Holiday Commercial
Dec 10, 2008 - This gorgeous television commercial for 2008 Holiday was shot on location at a chateau outside Paris.
Most. Watched. Ever.
Feb 2, 2008 - This super sexy TV spot featuring Adriana Lima ran during the 2008 Super Bowl and, with 103.7 million viewers, was the most-watched commercial in the history of television! (Nielsen)Adriana TOPICS
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- Height
- 5'10"
- Hometown
- Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Astrological Sign
- Gemini (June 12)
secrets
- What did you eat for breakfast?
- Mueslix
- Morning or Night person?
- Morning
- Righty or lefty?
- Right
- Pink or red?
- Red
- Chocolate or vanilla?
- Both
- Boxers or briefs?
- No comment
- If you were a spice, which would you be?
- Clove
- What haven’t you done yet that you wish you could?
- Win an Oscar
- Favorite place in the world
- Salvador, Bahia (my hometown) and Serbia
- The 5 things you can’t live without?
- My husband, my family, my dog, my job and Armand
- The most glamorous part of your job?
- Experiencing different cultures around the world
- The least glamorous part of your job?
- Commercial flights and airports
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Adriana Lima Biography
Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima, April 30, 2007
Birth name Adriana Francesca Lima
Date of birth June 12, 1981 (1981-06-12) (age 28)
Place of birth Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Blue
Measurements 86-61-89 (34-24-35)
Dress size 4 (US)
Shoe size 9 (US)
Agency Marilyn Agency
Spouse(s) Marko Jaric (2009-present)
Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12, 1981) is a Brazilian model best known as a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000 and a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics from 2003 to 2009. At age 15, Lima finished first place in Ford's "Supermodel of Brazil" competition and took second place the following year in the Ford "Supermodel of the World" competition before signing with Elite Model Management in New York City.
Lima never thought about being a model, although she had won many beauty pageants in elementary school. However, she had a friend at school who wanted to enter a modeling contest and didn't want to enter alone, so Lima entered with her. Both sent in pictures, and the contest sponsor soon asked Lima to come out for the competition. Soon after, at the age of 15, she entered and finished in first place in Ford's "Supermodel of Brazil" model search. She subsequently entered the 1996 Ford "Supermodel of the World" contest and finished in second place. Three years later, Lima moved to New York City and signed with Elite Model Management. After acquiring representation, Lima's modeling portfolio quickly began to expand, and she appeared in numerous international editions of Vogue and Marie Claire. As a runway model, she has walked the catwalks for designers such as Vera Wang, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Ralph Lauren and Valentino, among others. Lima became a guess girl in 2000, appearing in that year's fall ad campaign. She also appeared in the book A Second Decade of Guess? Images.
Lima continued to build upon her portfolio, doing more print work for Maybelline, for whom she worked as a spokesmodel from 2003 until 2009, the same year she appeared in the company's first calendar, a limited edition run also featuring Kemp Muhl, Jessica White, Julia Stegner, and Anna Wang. Lima has also worked for notable fashion brands bebe, Mossimo, Armani, Bulgari, De Beers, FCUK, Intimissimi, Keds, Swatch, Versace, and BCBG. She also appeared on the covers and in the editorials of other fashion magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, GQ, Arena, Cosmopolitan, and Esquire. Her April 2006 GQ cover was the highest-selling issue that magazine for the year, while her April 2008 cover brought a record number of hits to the magazine's website. She also appeared in the 2005 Pirelli Calendar and became the face of Italy's cell phone carrier, Telecom Italia Mobile, a move that earned her the nickname, "the Catherine Zeta-Jones of Italy."
In 2006, Sao Paulo Fashion Week released a calendar featuring twenty-five Brazilian models, including Lima. The calendar was accompanied by a movie containing interviews with the models, which was broadcasted at GNT in Brazil and then hit the shelves as a DVD.
In February 2008, she was featured on the cover of Esquire, re-creating the classic 1966 Angie Dickinson cover on Esquire's 75th anniversary along with fellow Victoria's Secret Angels Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolina Kurkova, Izabel Goulart and Selita Ebanks. She appeared only in shoes, diamonds and gloves for the November 2007 issue of Vanity Fair celebrating 20 years of supermodels with her fellow Angels. In February 2008, she was chosen to be the face of Mexico's Liverpool department store chain and launched the partnership with a press conference, runway show, and summer campaign. Lima returned to the high fashion runway in 2009, walking for Givenchy. That same year, after visiting Turkey, Lima signed a contract with Doritos to appear in print campaigns and commercials which began airing in Turkey in April. She is also one of the faces of Givenchy for the Fall/Winter 2009 season, alongside Mariacarla Boscono and Iris Strubegger.
In 2006, Lima ranked as the fifth highest paid supermodel. In 2007 and 2008, she ranked as the world's fourth highest paid supermodel by Forbes Magazine.
==Victoria's Secret==
Lima is probably best known for her work with Victoria's Secret. Her first fashion show for the company came in 1999, and since being contracted as an Angel in 2000, she has appeared on subsequent shows ever since, opening the show in 2003, 2007, and 2008, in which she also closed the opening segment. Lima has appeared on several television ads for the brand, including the praised and criticized "Angel in Venice" commercial of 2003 with Bob Dylan and her solo Victoria's Secret's Super Bowl XLII ad, the single most-seen ad of the game, watched by 103.7 million viewers. 2008 continued for Lima with hosting the What Is Sexy? program for the E! Entertainment Network and a July tour for the BioFit Uplift Bra launch, with stops in Long Island, Boston, and Miami Beach. She was also featured in November's Miracle Bra relaunch. Topping the year off, Lima wore the "Fantasy Bra" for the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. In 2009, Lima launched the company's new makeup line, "Christian Siriano for VS Makeup."
==Acting==
Lima's first acting role was the wife, alongside Mickey Rourke and Forest Whitaker, in The Follow (2001), a short film in BMW's series The Hire, starring Clive Owen. She also appeared with her fellow Angels in a guest spot playing herself in the series How I Met Your Mother in November 2007.
In 2008, Lima appeared on the American television series Ugly Betty, where she played herself and made friends with the series' title character, played by America Ferrera. According to her publicist, Liza Anderson, "Adriana has always been a huge fan of Ugly Betty and is thrilled for the opportunity to make a guest star appearance."
==Reception==
Since her rise to fame, Lima is often cited by popular media as one of the world's sexiest women. Lima was listed in the 2005 Forbes' edition of The World's Best-Paid Celebrities Under 25. Also, she ranked No.99th in the 2006 Forbes' edition of The Celebrity 100 (Forbes' Highest Paid and Powerful Celebrities in the World). Lima was chosen to be a part of People magazine's 100 most beautiful people in the world list, sharing that space with the Angels, with whom she also received a star on the Hollywood "Walk of Fame" prior to the 2007 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. That same year, she ranked 7th on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women 2007" list and was awarded as the "Hottest Girl on the Planet" at the first Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards, although the category was not mentioned in the actual broadcast. Lima was also voted on the Maxim "Hot 100" 2007 at the #53 spot. She was voted #1 as the Most Desirable Woman in 2005 by visitors of the men's lifestyle website, Askmen.com (she placed 4th in 2006 and 2007, 10th in 2008, and 19th in 2009). Lima is also listed in the 2009 Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest model on Forbes' Celebrity 100 List. As of November 2008, Models.com featured her at No.1 on the list of the Sexiest Models today. In 2009, she was voted sixth in "FHM's Sexiest Women In The World".
==Public image and Personal life==
Victoria's Secret Angels Adriana Lima (left), Marisa Miller and Selita Ebanks ride in the Guantanamo Bay Christmas Parade Dec. 1, 2007
In addition to her native Portuguese, Lima speaks English, French, and a bit of Italian. Lima was shy around boys when she was younger, not receiving her first kiss until she was 17 years old. Afterward, the boy went directly to her mother to ask if he could marry her. She is a devout Catholic who attends church every Sunday. In April 2006, she told GQ that she was a virgin. "Sex is for after marriage," she explained. "They have to respect that this is my choice. If there's no respect, that means they don't want me." Staying true to her religious roots, she is known for taking a Bible backstage to read.
She has been romantically linked to musician/singer Lenny Kravitz and Prince Wenzeslaus of Liechtenstein. In 2009 she married Serbian basketball player Marko Jaric'; they wed in a private civil ceremony in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Valentines Day. The couple originally planned on a large wedding in Salvador in June 2009, but the couple decided to opt for a wedding in each of their hometowns; both are scheduled to take place at the end of 2009.
Lima and Jaric' are reportedly expecting their first child together in December 2009. Lima's representative told People magazine: "Adriana and Marko are overjoyed that they are expecting their first child together and are excited to share the happy news and start their family together." She has also recently applied for Serbian citizenship in order to promote a positive image of Serbia abroad.
==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. She appeared on Var Yok musun, the Turkish version of Deal or No Deal, where her prize money went to a hospital in Istanbul for children fighting leukemia.
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