Adriana Lima (born June 12, 1981) is a Brazilian supermodel, actress, and businesswoman. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018, the longest-running model and named "the most valuable Victoria's Secret Angel" in 2017. She is also known as a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics since 2003, and for her Super Bowl and Kia Motors commercials.
At age 15, Lima won Ford's "Supermodel of Brazil" competition, and took second place the following year in the Ford "Supermodel of the World" competition before signing with Elite Model Management in New York City.
Lima is probably best known for her work with Victoria's Secret. She walked her first Victoria's Secret runway in 1999, at age 17 and since being contracted as an Angel in 2000, she has appeared on subsequent shows ever since, opening the show in 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2010. In 2012, she opened the show for the 5th time less than two months after giving birth to her second child. In 2004, she was one of the five Angels promoting Victoria's Secret nationwide in the so-called "Angels Across America" Tour, alongside Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bündchen, and Alessandra Ambrosio. She missed the 2009 show due to her pregnancy.
Lima has also appeared on the covers of numerous magazines, including Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and GQ. She has also been featured in advertising campaigns for brands such as Armani, Versace, and Givenchy.
In addition to her modeling career, Lima has also appeared in a number of films and television shows. She made her acting debut in the 2001 film The Follow, and has since appeared in films such as Ocean's 8 (2018) and Crazy Rich Asians (2018). She has also made guest appearances on television shows such as How I Met Your Mother and Ugly Betty.
Lima is a successful businesswoman and has her own line of clothing and fragrances. She is also a UNICEF ambassador and has worked to raise awareness of child poverty and malnutrition.
Lima is a global icon and is considered one of the most beautiful women in the world. She is a role model for many young women and is an inspiration to aspiring models everywhere.