Adriana Lima
Victoria's Secret Angel, supermodel, fashion icon
Adriana Cerejeira da Silva Lima (born June 12, 1981) is a Brazilian model who rose to international prominence as one of Victoria's Secret's most iconic Angels. Beginning her modeling career in the early 1990s, Lima quickly established herself as a top runway and editorial model, working with prestigious fashion houses and appearing in major campaigns. She became synonymous with the Victoria's Secret brand, participating in 18 of the company's annual fashion shows from 1999 to 2018, making her the longest-serving Angel in the brand's history. Beyond Victoria's Secret, Lima has graced the covers of numerous international fashion magazines including Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar, and has walked for designers such as Valentino, Versace, and Marc Jacobs. Her distinctive look, combining Brazilian beauty with high-fashion sophistication, made her a cultural icon during the height of supermodel culture. Lima has also ventured into acting and business, launching skincare and fragrance lines. Her career demonstrates the evolution of modeling in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and she remains influential in fashion and beauty industries.
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Entertainment
Brazilian
1981
Thinking about the name
Adriana
Latin origin
“The feminine form of Adrian, derived from the same Roman geographical root but popularized across the Romance languages with distinct cultural identity. Adriana gained international prominence through its use in literature, film, and television, particularly in Spanish and Italian cultures. The name combines classical elegance with warm accessibility, offering a feminine variant that feels equally substantial as its masculine counterpart.”