Alessandra Ambrosio facts for kids
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Alessandra Ambrosio
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Ambrosio in 2011
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Alessandra Corine Ambrósio
11 April 1981 Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Partner(s) | Jamie Mazur (2005–2018) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Alessandra Corine Ambrósio is a famous Brazilian model. She was born on April 11, 1981. Alessandra is well-known for her work with Victoria's Secret, a popular clothing and beauty brand. She was the very first model chosen to represent their "PINK" line, which is aimed at younger people.
Alessandra was a "Victoria's Secret Angel" from 2004 to 2017. This means she was one of the main models for the brand's fashion shows. She has also modeled for many other big fashion companies like Christian Dior, Armani, and Ralph Lauren. Forbes magazine once listed her as one of the world's top-earning models. She was also named one of People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People in the World" in 2007. Alessandra is seen as a very important figure in the fashion world.
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Early Life and First Steps
Alessandra Ambrosio was born in Erechim, Brazil. Her parents are Lucilda and Luiz Ambrósio. She has a younger sister named Aline. Her family has roots in Italy and Poland.
When she was 11, Alessandra had a small surgery on her ears. She later said this experience made her decide not to have plastic surgery again. At 12 years old, she started taking modeling classes. She was one of the finalists in a big modeling competition in Brazil called Elite Model Look in 1995.
Modeling Career Highlights
Starting Out in Modeling
Alessandra began modeling professionally at 15. Her career really took off after she competed in the Elite Model Look competition in Brazil. Her first big modeling job was appearing on the cover of Brazilian Elle magazine. Soon after, she was chosen by the brand Guess for their Millennium GUESS? advertising campaign.
Working with Top Brands
Since then, Alessandra has been in many advertising campaigns for famous brands. These include Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, and Ralph Lauren. She has also walked the runway for top designers like Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Marc Jacobs.
Alessandra has appeared on the covers of many international magazines. Some of these are Cosmopolitan, Elle, GQ, and Vogue. In 2006, she was the only model to be on the cover of Glamour in the United States.
In 2004, Alessandra started her own swimwear line called Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais. It was very popular, selling 10,000 items in its first month. She also became the face of the UK company Next and was in their first TV ad in 12 years.
In 2009, Alessandra was on the cover of Marie Claire magazine with actor Sacha Baron Cohen to promote his film Brüno. She also became the face of the Brazilian sportswear brand Colcci, appearing in ads with actor Ashton Kutcher. In 2011, Forbes estimated she earned $5 million, making her one of the highest-paid models.
In October 2011, Alessandra started writing for Vogue magazine's blog. She shared photos of her daily outfits for a month. In 2012, she took part in the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. She represented Brazilian fashion as the Olympic Games were handed over to Rio de Janeiro.
In 2014, Alessandra launched her own fashion and lifestyle brand called Ále by Alessandra. She worked with the American retailer Cherokee on this project. The brand offers clothes for young women aged 18 to 35.
In February 2016, Alessandra appeared in GQ magazine with famous football player Cristiano Ronaldo. She was also chosen by NBC to be a food and culture reporter for the 2016 Summer Olympics alongside fellow Brazilian model Adriana Lima.
Victoria's Secret Work
Alessandra Ambrosio became a very important part of Victoria's Secret. In 2006, she was chosen as the first model for their "PINK" line. In 2005, she walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway wearing a special outfit made entirely of candy.
In 2008, she walked the runway just three months after having her first child. The next year, in 2009, she opened the show. In the 2011 show, she wore the heaviest wings ever made for the event, weighing about 30 pounds, while she was pregnant with her second child.
In 2012, Alessandra was chosen to wear the famous "Fantasy Bra." This bra, called the Floral Fantasy Bra, was made with over 5,200 precious stones like amethysts, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. In 2014, she wore another "Dream Fantasy Bra" alongside model Adriana Lima. Both of these bras cost $2.5 million each.
After the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2017, Alessandra announced on her Instagram that she was retiring from the show. She had been in 17 Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows. However, in 2024, Alessandra made a special return to the brand's fashion show, seven years after her retirement.
Television and Film Appearances
Alessandra Ambrosio has also appeared on television and in movies. She had a small role as herself on HBO's Entourage. She was also a guest judge on Project Runway Season 2: Team Lingerie and appeared on The Tyra Banks Show twice. She was also on America's Next Top Model in 2013.
In 2006, she had a small part in the movie Casino Royale. She also guest-starred on the TV show How I Met Your Mother in 2007 with other Victoria's Secret Angels. She made a cameo appearance in an episode of New Girl called "Prince".
Alessandra made her acting debut in the Brazilian TV show Verdades Secretas in 2015. She played the role of a former top model named Samia. In 2016, she appeared as herself in the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
Personal Life
Alessandra Ambrosio was engaged to American businessman Jamie Mazur from 2008. They have two children, a daughter born in 2008 and a son born in 2012. Alessandra announced in March 2018 that she and Jamie Mazur had separated.
Alessandra is an ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This means she helps raise awareness and support for people with this condition.
In March 2019, Alessandra launched her own beachwear brand called GAL Floripa. She started this company with her sister, Aline, and her childhood friend, Gisele Cória. In November 2020, Alessandra became a citizen of the United States.
Images for kids
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Alessandra Ambrosio in 2011
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Alessandra Ambrosio walking the runway with Ashton Kutcher at São Paulo Fashion Week in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Alessandra Ambrosio para niños
