Historic pasts | Facts on Instagram: "Adriana Lima is one of the most recognizable supermodels of all time, but her story started far from the runways of Paris and New York. Born in Salvador, Brazil, she was discovered at just 15 years old after entering a modeling contest with a friend. She quickly rose to prominence after winning Ford’s “Supermodel of Brazil” competition in 1996, and placing second in the “Supermodel of the World” contest the following year. Follow @historicpasts for more hist

𝒜𝒷𝒹𝓊𝓁𝓁𝒶𝒽 on Instagram: "Adriana Lima is a Brazilian supermodel and actress, one of the most famous Victoria’s Secret Angels (1999–2018). 🌹 She was born on June 12, 1981 in Salvador, Brazil. Lima started her modeling career as a teenager and quickly became one of the most in-demand models in the world. ✨ Key facts: Face of brands such as Maybelline, Guess, Versace, Givenchy, and many more. Ranked among the world’s highest-paid models by Forbes. Appeared in films and TV shows, as well as