Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12 1981) is a Brazilian supermodel.
Lima is best known for her modeling work with Victoria's Secret and Maybelline.
Born : Salvador, Brazil.
At the age of 15, she entered and finished in first place in Brazil's Ford Supermodel of the World Search.
She subsequently entered the 1996 Ford Supermodel of the World contest and finished second place.
Three years later, she moved to New York City, and signed with Elite Model Management.
Lima’s modeling portfolio began to expand exponentially, appearing in numerous international editions of Vogue and Marie Claire.
Won 1996 Ford Supermodel of Brazil Contest.
Second in the Ford Supermodel of the World Contest.
Signed with Elite Model Management at age 16.
Appeared in Vogue (Italy) 1997, Vogue (UK), I-D (UK), Marie Claire (Brazil), Vogue (Italy) in 1998, Vogue (US, Germany, UK), Marie Claire (Italy) 1999.
Does charity work with orphans in Brazil.
Paralumun New Age Village