[Alessandra Ambrosio]
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Alessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra Ambrosio (born April 11, 1981), popularly nicknamed Ale, is a Brazilian supermodel.
Her last name is spelled Ambrósio, but the diacritic mark is omitted in her modeling work. She was described by retired supermodel Tyra Banks as "The future of the modeling world".She is best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret and was chosen as their first spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret PINK line. She is currently one of Victoria’s Secret Angels and the face for the UK company Nextand Armani A/X.Aside from modeling work, she represents as the National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Modeling career
At 12 year old, she enrolled in modeling classes and began modeling for Dilson Stein at age 15.Winning Brazil's Elite Model Look started her modeling career.Her first big modeling job was the cover of the Brazilian Elle magazine.Elite passed along some of her Polaroids to GUESS? which led her to do the Millennium GUESS? campaign along with her friend and fellow Brazilian supermodel Ana Beatriz Barros, .She has since been in huge demand, working with big-name brands including Revlon, Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, as well as the famed Pirelli Calendar, where she worked with her then boyfriend of 4 years, model Marcelo Boldrini. As for fashion shows, she has walked the catwalks for designers such as Laura Biagiotti, Christian Lacroix, Byblos, Fendi, Issey Miyake, Kenzo, Christian Dior, Nicole Miller, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Vivienne Westwood, Oscar de la Renta, among others.She appeared in over 50 international magazine covers such as Cosmopolitan, ELLE, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Ocean Drive, Vogue and the only model to appear on the cover of Glamour in the USA in 2006.
Ambrosio has made several television appearances, notably a cameo as herself on HBO’s Entourage along with Izabel Goulart; The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn; Late Night with Conan O’Brien; as guest judge on Project Runway season 2: Team Lingerie and The Tyra Banks Show where she was a guest twice. She appeared alongside TV personality, Regis Philbin in a hilarious worldwide commercial for Hummer H2. On 2006, she had a cameo on the box-office movie, James Bond: Casino Royale appearing 2 seconds as tennis girl .
She also has her own line of swimwear called Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais, a Brazilian swim wear brand.
Her best known collaboration is with American lingerie brand Victoria's Secret. She appeared on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the first time in 2001, and continues to be a participant in the subsequent shows. Her most notable walk down the runway was in 2005 wearing lingerie entirely made out of candy. [16]In 2004, she was selected as the first spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret PINK line.[9] She is currently a contract 'Angel' and spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret.Her 'Angel' status has brought her to the public's attention being cited by the popular media as one of the world's sexiest women. She ranked 5th on FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2007[17] and was chosen as one of People Magazine's annual 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, in May 2007 along with fellow Victoria's Secret Angels (Selita Ebanks, Adriana Lima, Izabel Goulart and Karolina Kurkova)[18] After Gisele Bundchen left Victoria’s Secret, it was rumored that she was chosen to fill her place as the ‘Angel Leader’. However, she denied it saying that, no such thing exists (between the 'Angels') and that they are all equal.
On June 14, 2007, Ambrosio was an exclusive for famed Brazilian designer Zoomp at Sao Paulo Fashion Week, an honor previously held by Gisele Bundchen.She is currently the face for the UK company Next and Armani A/X.
Her soulful brown eyes and radiant face has graced the covers of Capricho, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Cosmopolitan. Her appearance in the modeling world in the later part of the 1990s was heralded by an influx of Brazilian beauties to hit the modeling scene, but her timeless beauty and style helped distinguish her from the crowd. Alessandra Ambrossio decided early that she wanted to become a model.
Pursuing he goal she entered into modeling classes at 14 where she honed the skills of her trade. At the tender age of 14 she entered Elite’s Look of the Year Contest. The contest led to lucrative contracts that secured her future as a model. Though she did not win, she was not overlooked and the event would launch her career.Alessandra garnered a contract with Elite and shortly thereafter Guess?. Alessandra’s exotic beauty quickly earned her a place on The Millennium Guess? campaign that helped to launch her into International fame.
Alessandra has also distinguished herself on the catwalk as well adding her sultry presence to shows by Laura Baguette, Christian Dior, Nicole Miller, Byblos, Kenzo, Oscar de la Renta and more. Her lean 114lb frame and graceful presence makes her a highly sought after by the leading designers, in Europe, and the Americas.
Alessandra’s career success was meteoric, but she appears to be firmly grounded despite fame. She has aspirations to go on to a university degree and has expressed interest in being a cardiologist. By all accounts the stunning beauty is devoted to her friends and family and enjoys spending time with them. She spends much of her time traveling the world, but remains loyal to her hometown of Erexim, which she calls her “little city". Her perfect figure is maintained by her healthy, active lifestyle that includes a love of sports and recreations such as; volleyball, rollerblading and bodyboarding, surfing and snowboarding as well. her pro fitness philosophy can be summed up by her advice to, “Take care of yourself, be healthy, and always believe you can be successful..."
Alessandra became a household name in large part by her work with Victoria’s Secret. She first stepped on to the catwalk for the company in 2001. In 2004 she was chosen as spokeswomen for their ultra feminine pink line. Her association with the company is still going strong. Alessandra has proven herself to be an astute businesswoman as well, launching her own swim suit line called Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais, that can be found through her ongoing relationship with Victoria’s Secret.
Future goals for the stunning model also include marriage and a family. while she has not made any immediate plans for a wedding she would like to have a traditional white gown and a resplendent ceremony. She is presently single, but she has been linked romantically with Brazilian model, Marcelo Boldrini.
Alessandra Ambrosio has expressed a zest for living and reportedly enjoys many things including coffee; especially rich Brazilian coffee, music; Nirvana, Pearl Jam, INXS, reading and relaxing on the beach with her friends.
Alessandra Ambrosio’s career shows no sign of slowing down, her presence in the fashion industry is sure to hold a commanding presence for years to come, her timeless beauty has led her to become one of the world’s most sought after and admired supermodels.
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