Adriana Lima (Portuguese: [a/d rioma; meaning: growing up together]) is actresses and soccer player, most famous as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She was born in Recife, Brazil, the youngest of four children of parents who immigrated to Brazil in pursuit of a better life for their family. Adriana Lima grew up in Recife, where her father worked as a carpenter and her mother as a secretary.
Adriana Lima was named “The Most Respected Secret Angels of the Year” in 2021 by Men’s Health, making her the third highest paid supermodel behind Victoria Beckham and Elsa Pataky. Adriana Lima’s career started at a young age, working as a show girl in her early teens. She pursued modeling careers in Europe, however, before her career picked up speed, she landed herself roles in Brazilian telenovelas and soap operas, earning critical acclaim for her efforts. Adriana Lima has also appeared in the film, Broadway, and several TV series, and has become known for her philanthropy work in her native Brazil.
Adriana Lima’s career soared in popularity following the launch of her highly successful memoir, Ordinary Life. Afterward, she was named one of the magazine’s “tops five celebrities Americans wanted to be” and was later named as the “most likely British supermodel” for the second year in a row. It was later revealed that she had signed a three-year agreement to do a Victoria’s Secret commercial for the year 2021, which makes her return to the spotlight all the more desirable. Adriana Lima may be poised to take the crown as the next “supermodel” from the world’s top fashion destinations.