Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model, born in 1981, that has found her fame as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She began her career in Ford’s supermodel competitions when she was only 15 years old. She is now one of the top five richest models, according to Forbes, and a spokesperson and model for the cosmetics brand Maybelline.

The model is now featured in all the Victoria’s Secret campaigns and all Maybelline commercial advertisements. Her endorsement deals continue to pile up and make her a famous figure all over the world. Adriana Lima has been featured on all the covers of famous fashion magazines around the globe, in all international editions, from Marie Claire to Vogue and Elle. Although she is now in her 30s, Adriana Lima managed to maintain her beauty and figure and has not given up on her modeling career. Throughout the year, her other screened appearances, next to advertising, were the ones in television series, where she had episodic cameos. Adriana Lima played herself in episodes of Ugly Betty and How I Met Your Mother. On many lists and tops, Adriana Lima ranked first as the most beautiful, richest, sexiest and so on woman or model of the year. She also appeared as the face of many products, such as Armani, Bebe, Gasoline, Bulgari and so on. With a career this big and still going on, Adriana Lima has decided to give back by helping a orphanage, called Ways of Light, in her native Salvador, Brazil. This action has reached the acclaim of many and with her name in front, other famous wealthy people donated money to this location, making it a better place for underprivileged and single children.

Adriana Lima is one of Brazil’s most famous supermodel and public figure, that has made an impact through her campaigns in the fashion industry and in magazine history. She is well known for her work with Victoria’s Secret Angels team and for her television appearances in certain episodes. Charity work done by Adrian Lima has encouraged others to take action and care for their native places, as they have seen difficult conditions while growing up. Adriana Lima continues to be one of the highest ranked and payed models of the world, with an ongoing career and multiple beauty awards, acknowledgements and magazine covers in the fashion industry.