Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12 , 1981 ) is a Brazilian supermodel . She was dubbed as "The World's Most Voluptuous Virgin" by US GQ magazine. [3] She is best known for her modeling work with Victoria's Secret and Maybelline . According to Forbes, Lima is currently the fourth highest paid top model. [4] Early life and family Lima was born in the northeastern coastal town of Salvador , Bahia , Brazil in June 12 , 1981 [5] and is an only child to parents Nelson Torres and Maria da Graça Lima, a social worker. [6] She has stated that she is of African , Indian and Swiss descent. [7] When she was 6 months old, her father walked out on her and her mother. [6] She has since been distanced from him. However, recently, she has been making attempts to reconcile with her estranged father. [8] Modeling career Adriana Lima was discovered while shopping at a local mall at the age of 13. When Lima was 15 years old, she entered and finished in first place in Brazi
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