Adriana Lima (born June 12, 1981[3]) is a Brazilian model, best known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2000, and as a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics from 2003 to 2009. At age 15, Lima finished first in 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. She is married to Serbian basketball player Marko Jari?.

Adriana Lima Personal Quotes:

Modeling is a tough job, your co-workers are your rivals, it really puts a damper on your perspective of other girls.

Fashion is about good energy. It’s about feelings. That’s what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings.

I want to be a child doctor. A pediatry…how do you call it, pediatrician? Do I like kids? No, not really.

Sex is for after marriage. They [men] have to respect that this is my choice. If there’s no respect, that means they don’t want me.