8 Fascinating Facts about Adriana Lima - The Iconic Victoria's Secret Angel!

Adriana Lima, a popular Brazilian beauty who was named a Victoria's Secret Angel in 1999, was born on June 12, 1981, in Salvador, Bahia.

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Since she began working for Victoria's Secret in 1999 and continued through 2018, Lima is the Victoria's Secret model with the longest career.

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She was recognized as "the most valuable Victoria's Secret Angel" in 2017, highlighting her enduring popularity and personality.

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Lima has been a longtime spokesmodel for Maybelline Cosmetics since 2003, in addition to Victoria's Secret, making her a well-known face of the brand.

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When Adriana won Ford's renowned "Supermodel of Brazil" competition at the age of 15, her supermodel career officially got underway.

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The elegant and stylish Adriana Lima is now listed by models.com as one of the exclusive "New Supers" of the fashion industry.

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Lima, a pioneer in the industry, was ranked the second highest-paid model in the world in 2014, highlighting her influence on a worldwide scale.

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Adriana's flexibility is shown by the fact that she serves as an ambassador for well-known brands like IWC, Puma, Maybelline, and Chopard.

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