Adriana Lima, born on June 12, 1981, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, is a renowned Brazilian supermodel and actress. She is best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018, making her the longest-running model for the brand.

Adriana Lima was named "the most valuable Victoria's Secret Angel" in 2017. She began her modeling career at the age of 15 when she won Ford's "Supermodel of Brazil" competition and took second place in the Ford "Supermodel of the World" competition the following year.

She signed with Elite Model Management in New York City, which marked the beginning of her illustrious career.

Adriana Lima has modeled for top brands like Maybelline, Versace, and Miu Miu. She has graced the covers of numerous international magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and GQ.

Her captivating beauty and striking blue eyes have made her a global fashion icon. She has also ventured into acting, with appearances in TV shows like "Ugly Betty" and "How I Met Your Mother" and films like "The Follow" and "The Hire: The Follow."

Adriana Lima comes from a diverse background, with Portuguese, Native Brazilian, African, Japanese, Swiss, and West Indian ancestry. Her parents are Nelson Torres, a carpenter, and Maria das Graças Lima, a social worker.

Her father left the family when she was six months old, and she was raised by her mother. She has three children: two daughters, Valentina and Sienna, with her ex-husband, former NBA player Marko Jarić, and a son, Cyan, with her current partner, film producer Andre Lemmers.

She is also helping raise Lemmers' two children from a previous relationship.

She has received numerous accolades and recognition. She has been ranked as one of the world's highest-paid models by Forbes and has served as a brand ambassador for various fashion and beauty brands.

In 2016, she was presented with the Legend Award for Fashion at the MTV Europe Music Awards in recognition of her impact as a top model and pop culture influence.