Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model, actress, and television personality, who is best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret. She has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2000 and is currently one of the brand’s global ambassadors. Lima has also appeared on the covers of magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Vogue. In addition to her modeling work, Lima has also starred in films such as The Hire: Beat the Devil, Taxi, and The Expendables 3.
Table of Contents:
1. Early Life
2. Career
3. Personal Life
4. Victoria’s Secret
5. Films
6. Fashion
7. Adriana Lima Quotes
- Early Life
Adriana Lima was born on June 12, 1981, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Her mother, Maria da Graça Lima, is a social worker, and her father, Nelson Torres, is a carpenter. She has two sisters, Alessandra and Anna Claudia, and a brother, Thomas. Lima began modeling at the age of 15 when she was discovered by a modeling scout while walking on a beach in her hometown.
- Career
Lima’s modeling career began in 1997 when she moved to New York City to begin working with Elite Model Management. She quickly rose to prominence after appearing in ad campaigns for Guess? and Victoria’s Secret. In 2000, she became a Victoria’s Secret Angel and has since appeared in the brand’s annual fashion show. Lima has also graced the covers of magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Vogue. In addition to her modeling work, Lima has also starred in films such as The Hire: Beat the Devil, Taxi, and The Expendables 3.
- Personal Life
Lima married Serbian NBA player Marko Jarić in 2009, and the couple has two daughters together. The family currently resides in New York City.
- Victoria’s Secret
Lima has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2000 and is currently one of the brand’s global ambassadors. She has appeared in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show every year since 2000 and has walked the runway for the brand’s iconic lingerie.
- Films
Lima made her film debut in 2001, with a small role in the film The Hire: Beat the Devil. She has since gone on to star in films such as Taxi and The Expendables 3.
- Fashion
Lima is known for her unique sense of style and has been named one of the best-dressed celebrities by magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.
Adriana Lima Quotes
“It’s wrong for a guy to have no personality, no heart. Because I don’t care about style or money.” — Adriana Lima
“Every work has a bad side, and people will be mean to you, and when you’re young, you don’t know how to defend yourself.” — Adriana Lima
“I missed out on everything. Sometimes on the street I see teenagers hanging out and going to the movies, going to concerts, and I get so jealous.” — Adriana Lima
“I’m a teenager, but I’m independent – I have my own apartment, I have my own life. And I think I have learned more than any of those teenagers have in school. I learned to be responsible, leaving my family and coming here alone.” — Adriana Lima
“I believe love just happens once. You can be mistaken, you can think you are in love, but after a while, you discover that you’re really not. Real love is different.” — Adriana Lima
“I like to go to the movies or read.” — Adriana Lima
“My favorite designer is Christian Lacroix, not just because his clothes are amazing and I love them, but because he’s so nice. When I did his fashion show, he was the first one to arrive there and he helped everyone.” — Adriana Lima
“In Brazil, there isn’t just one beauty ideal. There’s a lot of emphasis on a woman’s natural beauty – but of course, Brazilian women love expressing their beauty through makeup.” — Adriana Lima
“If you’re comfortable in your own skin, you will feel beautiful – and look beautiful to others, too.” — Adriana Lima
“Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself.” — Adriana Lima
“Younger guys are just too jealous.” — Adriana Lima
“I was in a fashion show and I had on a strapless top. When I got to the end the top was down.” — Adriana Lima
“I would like just one time to be on the cover of Italian Vogue.” — Adriana Lima
“I love going to work out now. It gets out aggression and my trainer really shakes it up so I don’t get bored.” — Adriana Lima
“I just think they’re really insecure about themselves sometimes. I know all the girls, but we all work a lot and don’t have time to hang out together. They’re all really nice; I’ve never had a problem with any model.” — Adriana Lima
“I eat a balanced diet. The secret is to watch your portions, but I also work out a lot. Working out a lot isn’t necessary, but I am very active, and my body can endure intense workouts.” — Adriana Lima
“I was so embarrassed about mispronouncing words. I just knew how to smile.” — Adriana Lima
“Don’t try to be what you’re not. If you’re nervous, be nervous. If you’re shy, be shy. It’s cute.” — Adriana Lima
“I wouldn’t say it’s competitive. I think everyone has their time. Gisele is having her time, and Shirley had her time, and maybe I will have my time.” — Adriana Lima
“You don’t have to have an attitude if you’re famous.” — Adriana Lima
“Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself. Fashion is not just beauty, it’s about a good attitude. You have to believe in yourself and be strong.” — Adriana Lima
“Here in the big city people spend their time thinking about work and about money; they don’t give some value to friendships and it can be depressing.” — Adriana Lima
“I don’t like fights. I don’t like aggressive people.” — Adriana Lima
“Modeling is a tough job, your co-workers are your rivals, it really puts a damper on your perspective of other girls.” — Adriana Lima
“I used to be very shy. When I first started, I had to go to a casting, and I had to go in a bikini. I thought I was too skinny. But I went in and got the job! And that’s how I started.” — Adriana Lima
“I like jealous men. I love jealousy. I do.” — Adriana Lima
“I won’t cry for you, my mascara’s too expensive.” — Adriana Lima
“I’ve never been to the gym. I do nothing.” — Adriana Lima
“If you look around Brazil you see pregnant women everywhere. Here you don’t see that as much. There the only thing they do is babies, babies, babies! Especially the poor families.” — Adriana Lima
“When I get older, I don’t think I’ll like to have wrinkles or a big jelly belly. I cannot have it.” — Adriana Lima
“I think everyone is a little egocentric, but when I help someone I lose 0.01% of my ego.” — Adriana Lima
“Brazilian women are taught to take care of themselves. They start their beauty routine at a young age, which is the key to aging beautifully.” — Adriana Lima
“I didn’t know anything about fashion. I couldn’t believe it when I got here. I don’t know how I’m sitting here right now speaking English.” — Adriana Lima
“If I am not moving I get bored very easily.” — Adriana Lima
“I love cakes. Chocolate and coconut cakes. I love that combination!” — Adriana Lima
“If one day I have a daughter and my daughter wants to be a model, I would never let her!” — Adriana Lima
“A man needs to be polite, not just to me but to everyone. I watch that. How does he treat the waiter? How does he treat the coat-check girl? How does he treat the driver?” — Adriana Lima
“Fashion is about good energy. It’s about feelings. That’s what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings.” — Adriana Lima
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