Adriana Lima

Supermodel Adriana Lima
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Profession: Supermodel

Nationality:
Brazil
Brazilian

Biography: Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model and actress best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel. She gained international fame after placing second in the Ford Supermodel of the World contest.

This achievement catapulted her into high-profile fashion work, but it was her association with Victoria's Secret that made her a household name. Lima joined the brand in 1999 and was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2000 to 2018, making her one of the longest-serving Angels.

Beyond the runway, Lima has made appearances in the TV series How I Met Your Mother and Ugly Betty. She also served as a red carpet correspondent for the Super Bowl XLI on CBS, as well as working as a brand ambassador for companies such as Desigual, Calzedonia, Sportmax, IWC, Maybelline, Puma, and Chopard.

Born: June 12, 1981
Birthplace: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Age: 42 years old

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini


Married Life

  • 2009-02-14 Victoria's Secret Angel model Adriana Lima (31) weds NBA player Marko Jaric (33) in Jackson Hole, Wyoming