Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima, born on June twelfth, nineteen eighty-one, is a renowned Brazilian model and film director. She gained international fame as a Victoria's Secret Angel, a title she held from two thousand to two thousand eighteen. Lima made her debut in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in nineteen ninety-nine, establishing herself as the longest-running Angel in the brand's history.

In two thousand seventeen, she was recognized as the most valuable Victoria's Secret Angel by the American analytics company D’Marie. Her captivating presence has also graced Super Bowl commercials and advertisements for Kia Motors, further solidifying her status in the fashion industry.

Ranked as one of the 'Industry Icons' by models.com, Lima has consistently been among the highest-paid models globally. In two thousand twelve, she earned an impressive seven point three million dollars, placing fourth on Forbes' top-earning models list. Her earnings continued to rise, with her ranking second in two thousand fifteen and two thousand sixteen, earning nine million and ten point five million dollars, respectively.

Beyond her modeling career, Lima has served as a brand ambassador for several prestigious companies, including the clothing brand Desigual, the Beachwear collection of Calzedonia, and the ready-to-wear collection of Sportmax. Additionally, she has represented renowned brands such as the International Watch Company (IWC), Puma, Maybelline, and Chopard.