This page will contain additional articles about Adriana Lima, as they become available.Adriana LimaAdriana LimaAdriana Francesca Lima (born June 12, 1981) is a Brazilian-born supermodel, best known as one of the faces of Victoria's Secret. One of the bevy of Brazilians entering the modeling world in the late 1990s (including Gisele Bündchen, Ana Beatriz Barros, and Alessandra Ambrosio), the 5'10", chocolate brown-haired Adriana Lima rose to stardom out of less than glamorous conditions. Born in Salvador, a large city on the east coast of Brazil in the state of Bahia, Adriana was discovered shopping at a local mall. At the age of thirteen, she finished 1st place in a Ford Supermodel of Brazil model search. She later followed with a 2nd place finish in the 1996 Ford Supermodel of the World contest. At the age of fifteen, Adriana moved to New York City, and eventually moved on from Ford, signing with Elite Model Management. Her early career consisted mostly of fashion editorial work (with early appearances in international editions of Vogue and Marie Claire in 1997/1998), as well as runway work (Christian Lacroix, Valentino, and others). Adriana’s first big break came when she was featured in a Vassarette ad in Times Square. Her print career followed, and like many other famous names (Claudia Schiffer, Laetitia Casta, Eva Herzigova), Adriana became a Guess? Girl in their 2000 Costanoa campaign. Adriana then built upon her entry, doing more print work (Maybelline, Bebe, Mossimo, BCBG) and gracing the cover and editorials of more high fashion magazines (Harper's Bazaar, Elle). Probably best known for her Victoria's Secret work and Angel status (along with Heidi Klum and Gisele), Adriana first graced the VS runway in 2000, and was the show opener for the 2003 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Adriana does charitable work by helping with an orphanage, "Caminhos da Luz" (Ways of Light), located in her home town. She helps with construction to expand the orphanage, and buys clothes for poor children in Salvador, Bahia.
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helps with construction to expand the orphanage, and buys clothes for poor children in Salvador, Bahia. Her print career followed, and like many other famous names (Claudia Schiffer, Laetitia Casta, Eva Herzigova), Adriana became a Guess? Girl in their 2000 Costanoa campaign. Renee missed out on the engagement ring since the wedding was planned over a short span of time. Her early career consisted mostly of fashion editorial work (with early appearances in international editions of Vogue and Marie Claire in 1997/1998), as well as runway work (Christian Lacroix, Valentino, and others). Adriana’s first big break came when she was featured in a Vassarette ad in Times Square. They had met in January at a tsuanmi relief benefit concert. At the age of fifteen, Adriana moved to New York City, and eventually moved on from Ford, signing with Elite Model Management. John. She later followed with a 2nd place finish in the 1996 Ford Supermodel of the World contest. On May 9, 2005, Renée married singer Kenny Chesney in a ceremony at the island of St. At the age of thirteen, she finished 1st place in a Ford Supermodel of Brazil model search. In 2004, she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Cold Mountain. Born in Salvador, a large city on the east coast of Brazil in the state of Bahia, Adriana was discovered shopping at a local mall. She has since starred and received Academy Award nominations for her roles in Bridget Jones's Diary and Chicago. One of the bevy of Brazilians entering the modeling world in the late 1990s (including Gisele Bündchen, Ana Beatriz Barros, and Alessandra Ambrosio), the 5'10", chocolate brown-haired Adriana Lima rose to stardom out of less than glamorous conditions. Her breakout role was in 1996's Jerry Maguire, where she played the romantic interest of Tom Cruise's character. Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12, 1981) is a Brazilian-born supermodel, best known as one of the faces of Victoria's Secret. She immediately began auditioning for commercials and small films that were being shot in Texas, including Reality Bites, 8 Seconds, and The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (all of which she got the parts for). Victoria's Secret. By the time she graduated from college, she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in acting. Maybelline. During this time, she supported herself by taking a series of waitressing jobs; at 18 working at Sugar's Go-Go Bar in Austin. Guess?. Though she took a drama class only because she needed a fine arts credit to complete her degree, it reminded her of how much she loved acting. Christian Lacroix. After high school, she went to the University of Texas at Austin to major in English. Christian Dior. She was a cheerleader and gymnast, and participated in the drama club. Valentino. Renée, the daughter of a Swiss father and a Norwegian mother of sami origin, graduated from Katy High School in Katy, a suburb of Houston in 1987. Armani. Renée Kathleen Zellweger (born April 25, 1969 in Katy, Texas) is an Academy Award-winning movie actress. Ralph Lauren. Bee Movie (2007) (voice) (currently in pre-production). Vogue (GER) 1999. Cinderella Man (2005). Vogue (US) 1999. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004). Vogue (Italy) 1998. Shark Tale (2004) (voice). Vogue (UK) 1998. Cold Mountain (2003). Vogue (Italy) 1997. Down with Love (2003). Marie Claire (ITA) 1999. Chicago (2002). Marie Claire (Brazil) 1998. White Oleander (2002). I-D (UK) 1998. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Portugese. Me, Myself & Irene (2000). Nationality: Brazilian. Nurse Betty (2000). Ethnicity: French, Portuguese, Japanese, Native-American, and Caribbean. The Bachelor (1999). Hair: Dark Brown. One True Thing (1998). Eyes: Blue-Grey. A Price Above Rubies (1998). Shoe Size: 9 (US); 41 (EU). Deceiver (1997). Dress Size: 4 (US); 34 (EU). Jerry Maguire (1996). Measurements: 33-23-33 (US); 84-59-84 (EU). The Whole Wide World (1996). Weight: 109 lbs (49 kg). The Low Life (1995). Height: 5'10" (178 cm). Empire Records (1995). The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1994). Love and a .45 (1994). 8 Seconds (1994). My Boyfriend's Back (1993). |