Alessandra Corine Ambrosio, born on April 11, 1981, in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, is a renowned Brazilian model and television personality. She is best known for her work with Victoria's Secret, where she was chosen as the first spokesmodel for the company's PINK line and served as a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2004 to 2017.

Her modeling career began at the age of 12 when she enrolled in modeling classes. By the age of 14, she was one of the 20 finalists for the 1995 Elite Model Look national competition for Brazil. Her first notable modeling job was shooting the cover of Brazilian Elle magazine, which led to her booking the Millennium GUESS? campaign.

ver the years, she has appeared in advertising campaigns for numerous high-profile brands such as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior, Escada, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Guess, Emporio Armani, Moschino, Gap, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Revlon, and the Pirelli Calendar.

She has also walked the catwalks for designers like Prada, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix, Bottega Veneta, Escada, Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Balmain, Ralph Lauren, Halston, Vivienne Westwood, Giles Deacon, Kenzo, Emanuel Ungaro, Philipp Plein, and Oscar de la Renta.

Her lifestyle reflects her vibrant personality and diverse interests. She enjoys hobbies such as skydiving, surfing, volleyball, and snowboarding, embodying the concept that if you work hard, you can play hard. Her bohemian beach-loving and jet-setting lifestyle is well-documented, and she is known for her passion for healthy living and unique personal style.

In addition to her modeling career, she has ventured into fashion design. In 2004, she launched her own swimwear line, Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais, as a division of Rosa Cha. Later, in 2014, she introduced her fashion and lifestyle brand, Ale by Alessandra, in collaboration with American retailer Cherokee. The line features casual wear to formal attire and is aimed at females between 18 and 35 years old.

In her personal life, Alessandra Ambrosio was engaged to American businessman Jamie Mazur, founder of RE/DONE jeans, in 2008. The couple has two children, a daughter born in 2008 and a son born in 2012. However, she announced in March 2018 that she and Mazur had split. Since then, she has been in a relationship with entrepreneur Nicolo Oddi.

She is also an ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, using her name and image to offer help to those in need through public announcements.

Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades and recognition. She was ranked number five on Forbes' list of the highest-paid models, estimated to have earned $6.6 million every year. She has been cited by popular media as one of the world's sexiest women and was chosen as one of People's annual "100 Most Beautiful People in the World" in May 2007.