Get the limey mug.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, Fernanda Tavares, Isabeli Fontana 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 at the age of 13 shopping at a local mall. At the age of 15, 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.
Shortly after, 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 billboard 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.
FACTS & STATS
-Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
-Measurements: 33-23-33 (US); 85--59-85 (EU)
-Dress Size: 4 (US); 34 (EU)
-Shoe Size: 9 (US); 41 (EU)
-Eyes: Green (Sometimes argued -as being Blue-Grey)
-Hair: Dark Brown
-Ethnicity: French, Portuguese, Native-American and Caribbean
-Nationality: Brazilian
-Languages Spoken: English,Spanish Portuguese and possibly French
-Ranked ..57 in Maxim's Hot 100 (2003)
-Spokesmodel of XOXO, Armani Jeans, Guess?,Victoria's Secret
-She started modeling at 13
-Adriana has a pierced belly button
-She is a Gemini{Horoscope}
QUOTES
"There are gorgeous girls in Brazil because we are the products of a mix of races. It’s not like, for example, the Japanese who all look the same."
"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. I'ts about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings."
"It's wrong for a guy to have no personality, no heart. Because I don't care about style or money. I care about heart."
One of the bevy of Brazilians entering the modeling world in the late 1990s (including Gisele Bündchen, Ana Beatriz Barros, Fernanda Tavares, Isabeli Fontana 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 at the age of 13 shopping at a local mall. At the age of 15, 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.
Shortly after, 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 billboard 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.
FACTS & STATS
-Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
-Measurements: 33-23-33 (US); 85--59-85 (EU)
-Dress Size: 4 (US); 34 (EU)
-Shoe Size: 9 (US); 41 (EU)
-Eyes: Green (Sometimes argued -as being Blue-Grey)
-Hair: Dark Brown
-Ethnicity: French, Portuguese, Native-American and Caribbean
-Nationality: Brazilian
-Languages Spoken: English,Spanish Portuguese and possibly French
-Ranked ..57 in Maxim's Hot 100 (2003)
-Spokesmodel of XOXO, Armani Jeans, Guess?,Victoria's Secret
-She started modeling at 13
-Adriana has a pierced belly button
-She is a Gemini{Horoscope}
QUOTES
"There are gorgeous girls in Brazil because we are the products of a mix of races. It’s not like, for example, the Japanese who all look the same."
"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. I'ts about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings."
"It's wrong for a guy to have no personality, no heart. Because I don't care about style or money. I care about heart."
by schmooga April 17, 2006
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Red Neck: Ahh sucks being at sea so long, missin' ma cousin, I got this scurvy too.
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Get the limey mug.A term used to describe an English man or more generally a British citizen. Contrary to popular believe this proud nation of people don’t all have bad dental work or speak the Queens English but are probably one of the last countries on earth that don’t despise the Americans. The US owe its very existence to England/UK and without Britain that whole area would probably be some Spanish speaking shit hole like much of the rest of America. If you are going to comment on a country make sure you’ve been there or have ever left your own country at least. By the way no one says “old bean,” “Crikey” or “old chap” in Britain. In closing if you live on the west coast of America there is a good chance that you have some English or British blood in you.
Highly skilled at losing wars - I think America could be put in that bracket too.
Highly skilled at losing wars - I think America could be put in that bracket too.
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Get the Limey mug.AAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHH! reading these definitions by REDNECK yanks makes me so angry. Limey means someone from England, an Amercian term and as they think, insult. Good one, saying that some British sailors used to eat limes? Please no more! Whereas I could say you fat yank, BURGERY or DONUTTY, haha funny innit you twats. 'Limeys' are the BEST people in the world, ( no i'm not biased) and are so much better because we are not part of America, and although we haven't got the brightest button in the jar for a political leader, at least he isn't a redneck. Good day to you, sir. RULE BRITTANIA - oh yeah,we already do.
Yank; Hey Bud, you know where the sheriffs office is? I wanna report a felony, some jackass jacked my corn-dog at the mall.
Limey: learn to speak properly, you terminology is infuriating as is your accent, good day to you. Jeeves, pour the tea.
Limey: learn to speak properly, you terminology is infuriating as is your accent, good day to you. Jeeves, pour the tea.
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