{"id":106,"date":"2025-05-15T09:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=106"},"modified":"2025-05-18T11:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T11:32:57","slug":"adriana-lima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/adriana-lima\/","title":{"rendered":"About Adriana Lima"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adriana-lima.png\" alt=\"Adriana Lima\" class=\"wp-image-107\" style=\"width:301px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adriana-lima.png 396w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adriana-lima-250x316.png 250w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adriana-lima-150x189.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adriana-lima-50x63.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adriana-lima-100x126.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adriana-lima-200x253.png 200w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adriana-lima-300x379.png 300w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adriana-lima-350x442.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adriana Lima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Full Name:<\/strong> Adriana Lima<br><strong>Date of Birth:<\/strong> June 12, 1981<br><strong>Place of Birth:<\/strong> Salvador, Bahia, Brazil<br><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Brazilian<br><strong>Profession:<\/strong> Supermodel, Actress, Television Host<br><strong>Years Active:<\/strong> 1997\u2013present<br><strong>Height:<\/strong> 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adriana Lima is an internationally renowned Brazilian supermodel, widely regarded as one of the most iconic and enduring faces in the fashion industry. Best known as a <strong>Victoria\u2019s Secret Angel<\/strong> for nearly two decades, Lima earned a reputation for her exotic beauty, captivating runway presence, and charismatic public persona. She is one of the highest-earning models in history and has appeared in countless advertising campaigns, fashion shows, and magazine covers worldwide. Beyond modeling, she is also recognized for her philanthropic efforts, acting roles, and influence on the global fashion culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Life &amp; Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adriana Lima was born in <strong>Salvador<\/strong>, the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, and raised by her mother, <strong>Maria da Gra\u00e7a Lima<\/strong>, a social worker. Her father left the family when she was a child, and she was raised in a modest, single-parent household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Of <strong>Afro-Brazilian, Indigenous, Portuguese, and Swiss descent<\/strong>, her diverse heritage contributes to her unique look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Originally had no intention of becoming a model\u2014she entered a modeling contest at age 13 to accompany a friend and ended up winning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Career Milestones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modeling Debut &amp; Rise to Fame<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At age 15, Lima won <strong>Ford&#8217;s \u201cSupermodel of Brazil\u201d<\/strong> competition (1996) and placed second in <strong>Ford\u2019s \u201cSupermodel of the World\u201d<\/strong> (1996).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moved to <strong>New York City<\/strong> shortly thereafter and signed with <strong>Elite Model Management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quickly became a favorite of designers, stylists, and photographers for her striking features and versatile style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Victoria\u2019s Secret Angel (1999\u20132018)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adriana Lima became a <strong>Victoria&#8217;s Secret Angel in 1999<\/strong>, launching her into global superstardom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walked in the <strong>Victoria\u2019s Secret Fashion Show<\/strong> for 18 consecutive years\u2014<strong>the longest-running Angel in the brand\u2019s history<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opened the show five times (2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012) and wore the Fantasy Bra three times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Widely regarded as the <strong>face of Victoria\u2019s Secret<\/strong> during its most iconic era.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Runway &amp; Campaigns<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adriana has walked for nearly every major designer and appeared in high-fashion campaigns including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Versace, Balmain, Givenchy, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, and Alexander McQueen<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term partnerships with <strong>Maybelline (spokesmodel 2003\u20132009, returned in 2014)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Face of <strong>Desigual, Puma, IWC Schaffhausen, and Chopard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured in advertising for <strong>Guess, Fendi, H&amp;M, Armani, BCBG, Vera Wang, and Donna Karan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Magazine Covers &amp; Editorials<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Featured on hundreds of international covers including <strong>Vogue (US, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Germany, Turkey, and more)<\/strong>, <strong>Harper\u2019s Bazaar<\/strong>, <strong>ELLE<\/strong>, <strong>GQ<\/strong>, <strong>Esquire<\/strong>, and <strong>Numero<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple appearances in the <strong>Pirelli Calendar<\/strong> and <strong>Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Business &amp; Media Ventures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Television and Film:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Appeared in <em>The Follow<\/em> (BMW short film series), <em>Ocean\u2019s 8<\/em>, and music videos (e.g., for artists like Usher and The Weeknd).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosted <strong>\u201cAmerican Beauty Star\u201d<\/strong> (Lifetime, 2017\u20132019), mentoring aspiring makeup artists and stylists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand Ambassador Roles:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Served as a global ambassador for <strong>PUMA<\/strong>, focusing on fitness and empowerment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnered with beauty and tech brands in both ambassador and creative roles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Awards &amp; Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frequently listed in <strong>Forbes\u2019 \u201cHighest-Paid Models\u201d<\/strong> (ranked as high as No. 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Named one of <strong>People magazine\u2019s \u201cMost Beautiful People\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranked consistently among the <strong>\u201c100 Sexiest Women in the World\u201d<\/strong> by <em>Maxim<\/em> and <em>FHM<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized as a <strong>fashion icon<\/strong> by industry peers and awarded by various style organizations and media outlets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Philanthropy &amp; Advocacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adriana Lima is deeply committed to humanitarian causes, especially those related to <strong>children, education, and underserved communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports an orphanage in <strong>Salvador, Brazil<\/strong>, providing food, clothing, and education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involved with <strong>St. Luke Foundation for Haiti<\/strong>, providing health care and relief services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocates for <strong>female empowerment<\/strong> and has spoken on issues surrounding body image, self-esteem, and cultural identity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spouse:<\/strong> Married Serbian basketball player <strong>Marko Jari\u0107<\/strong> in 2009 (divorced in 2016); they have two daughters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2022, she welcomed her third child with partner <strong>Andre Lemmers<\/strong>, a film producer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speaks <strong>Portuguese, English, Spanish, and some Italian<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practices boxing and high-intensity training; known for her dedication to physical fitness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A devout Roman Catholic, she has openly spoken about her spirituality and values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legacy &amp; Influence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adriana Lima is considered one of the last true supermodels of the early 2000s era. With her enduring appeal, she has transcended fashion trends and remains a symbol of both glamour and resilience. She helped shape the Victoria\u2019s Secret brand at its peak and redefined what it meant to be a working mother, athlete, and model simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her legacy is marked by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Longevity in a highly competitive industry<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-cultural appeal<\/strong>, making her a global fashion and beauty icon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Positive public image<\/strong>, known for her professionalism, discipline, and kindness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Influence on the next generation of models and creatives<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adrianalima\">@adrianalima<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Followers:<\/strong> 15M+ (as of 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shares behind-the-scenes content, fashion shoots, family life, advocacy, and wellness tips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current &amp; Upcoming Projects (2025)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expanding into <strong>creative direction and mentoring roles<\/strong> within the fashion industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuing partnerships with luxury fashion and wellness brands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing personal business ventures in <strong>beauty, fitness, and maternal health<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring <strong>documentary and production projects<\/strong> tied to Brazil and women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Full Name: Adriana LimaDate of Birth: June 12, 1981Place of Birth: Salvador, Bahia, BrazilNationality: BrazilianProfession: Supermodel, Actress, Television HostYears Active: 1997\u2013presentHeight: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) Overview Adriana Lima is an internationally renowned Brazilian supermodel, widely regarded as one of the most iconic and enduring faces in the fashion industry. 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