Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio Info

COUNTRY: Brazilian model
DATE OF BIRTH: April 11, 1981
PLACE OF BIRTH: Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
EYES: brown
HAIR: brown

Alessandra Ambrosio Measurements

CHEST: 86 cm
WAIST: 56 cm
HIPS: 86 cm
HEIGHT: 178 cm
WEIGHT: 51 kg

Alessandra Ambrosio Biography

Bio:
When Ambrosio was 12 years old, she enrolled in modeling classes then, 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 and appearing in well famous international magazine covers.

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 worldwide commercial for Hummer H2. In 2006, she had a cameo on the box-office hit movie, Casino Royale appearing briefly as tennis girl #1.

In 2004, Ambrosio launched her line of swimwear called Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais, a division of Rosa Cha and is continuing to expand into other areas of licensing.

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 2000, and continues to be a participant in the subsequent shows. Her most notable walk down the runway was in 2005 wearing lingerie made entirely out of candy. In 2004, she was selected as the first spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret PINK line. 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 was chosen as one of People magazine's annual 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, in May 2007 along with fellow 'Angels' Ambrosio is among the world's top-earning models.

Ambrosio is currently the face for the UK company Next and Armani AX. Ambrosio stars Next's first television campaign in 12 years.

Campaigns:
Victoria's Secret, Revlon, Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani, Rolex, Oscar de la Renta, Gucci, Escada, Roccobarocco, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren

Covers:
Cosmopolitan, ELLE, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Ocean Drive, Vogue, Glamour

Shows:
Victoria's Secret, Laura Biagiotti, Christian Lacroix, Byblos, Fendi, Issey Miyake, Kenzo, Christian Dior, Nicole Miller, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Vivienne Westwood, Oscar de la Renta

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Supermodel Natalia Vodianova

Natalia Vodianova Info

COUNTRY: Russian model
DATE OF BIRTH: February 28, 1982
PLACE OF BIRTH: Gorky, Russia
EYES: Blue
HAIR: Dark blonde

Natalia Vodianova Measurements

CHEST: 88 cm
WAIST: 62 cm
HIPS: 89 cm
HEIGHT: 175 cm

Natalia Vodianova Biography

Bio:
Natalia Vodianova is a Russian model. Since bursting into the spotlight in 2001, She has campaigned for Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Euphoria, Gucci and Miss Sixty. Her Cinderella story of going from poverty into modeling glamour has also created great buzz about her.

Natalia Vodianova was born on February 28, 1982, in Gorky, Russia. She lived with her mother and two half-sisters under meager and tough conditions. The poor lifestyle was a result of Soviet Union's road to collapse and its aftermath. The political and economic conditions took a harsh toll on Natalia's family, as she had to start working at the age of eleven. Natalia and her family sustained eachother with a fruit stall business.

At age 15, Vodianova enrolled in a modeling academy, where she learned ladylike behavior and etiquette. Fortunately, she also went to casting opportunities, and one day, she caught the eye of a scouting agent from Paris. He told her that a great future was in store for her; all she had to do was learn English in three months.

Convinced that her life could change for the better, Vodianova did just that. At 17, she moved to Paris to try her hand at modeling. Delighted to work, she was a dream client for the Viva agency and was an inspired woman. Though her salary was small at her first, it was still much more than what she was earning in her native Russia.

When she was 19 years old, she made much headway in modeling but still had not made it big. For some time, she was distracted however, after falling in love and marrying British real-estate heir Justin Portman. She gave birth to son Lucas before the lavish wedding in St. Petersburg, and for an instant, her career looked bleak. Fortunately, these distractions did not sway her: she roamed the runways for several fall collections and astounded so many that she headlined the Yves Saint Laurent show that same year.

Soon, Vodianova's phone was ringing off the hook. Gucci made her the new face for their perfume line after she had more than 40 runway shows under her belt, and then Calvin Klein called to hire her for their big Spring show. She was officially the hot new face in town and even made a brief appearance in Roman Coppola's film CQ with Billy Zane and Gerard Depardieu.

Now, with campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Miss Sixty to her name, Vodianova is a true supermodel. She has done it all, from Vogue covers to big-name fashion shows. The media loves her not only for her "real" look, but because her story is so inspiring. Living in New York with her husband and son, Vodianova is already poised to take over the whole modeling world with her charm and sex appeal. In July 2007, Vodianova was featured the cover of American Vogue as the solo subject, a considerable feat during an era that relies heavily on celebrity cover subjects to push sales. She first appeared on the cover along with eight other top models in September 2005. The only other models to have singularly graced the cover of US Vogue in between those two issues have been Linda Evangelista and Liya Kebede.

According to Forbes, Vodianova is ranked as the seventh highest-earning model in the world after Carolyn Murphy, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Heidi Klum, Kate Moss and Gisele Bundchen. Her earnings for the past year were in the order of $4.5 million.

Campaigns:
Anna Molinari, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein 'Euphoria Blossom' Fragrance, Chanel, Choice by Calvin Klein Underwear, Compagnia Italia, Calvin Klein ?Euphoria? fragrance, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Gucci fragrance, Jacques Dessange, Jigsaw, LaSposa, L'Oreal, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Miss Sixty, Moschino, Pepe Jeans, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Rocco Barocco, Swish jeans, Versus

Covers:
Vogue China, Vogue Germany, Vogue Greece, Vogue Italy, Vogue Japan, Vogue Korea, Vogue Mexico, Vogue Russia, Vogue US, Vogue UK, W, Vogue Teen, i-D, GQ, DT, Chic, Telva, Photo, Elle, Matie Claire, Numero

Shows:
Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Amaya Arzuaga, Anna Molinari, Anna Sui, Anne Klein, Balenciaga, BCBG Max Azria, Blumarine, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Chloe, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Emanuel Ungaro, Givenchy, Gucci, Helmut Lang, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jil Sander, Lagerfeld Gallery, La Perla, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Marni, Martine Sitbon, Max Mara, Michael Kors, Miguel Adrover, Missoni, Miu Miu, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar do la Renta, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, Versus, Yves Saint Laurent, Zac Posen

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British Fashion Model Lily Cole

Lily Cole info

COUNTRY: British model
DATE OF BIRTH: May 19, 1988
PLACE OF BIRTH: Torquay, England
EYES: blue
HAIR: red

Lily Cole measurements

CHEST: 81 cm
WAIST: 64 cm
HIPS: 89 cm
HEIGHT: 178 cm
HEIGHT: 51 kg

Lily Cole biography
Cole was born in Torquay, England, and raised in London with her two siblings. A chance encounter began her modelling career when she was fourteen. She was walking through the streets of Soho after a hamburger with friends when scout-turned actor Benjamin Hart approached her. Cole ran, fearing she was being chased by 'some dodgy guy' but after being asked to consider modelling, she accepted and was signed on with Storm Models, the mother agency of supermodels such as Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford.

Cole's big break came in 2003 when her long limbs, pale skin and fiery red hair caught photographer Steven Meisel's eye. It was on that photoshoot, her first 'only girl' story for Italian Vogue, that Cole was catapulted into the spotlight as one of the leading new faces of the year. Since then, Cole has worked with many other prominent photographers, including Craig McDean, Nick Knight, Juergen Teller, Arthur Elgort, and Irving Penn.

Cole is featured in top fashion magazines such as Vogue (American, Italian, British, Japanese and Korean), Citizen K, and V. She has also appeared on the cover of Numero and twice for British Vogue. In November 2004, the British Fashion Awards named her 'Model of the Year'. Additionally, Cole has appeared in advertising campaigns for designers such as Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Hermes, Longchamp, Cacharel, Topshop, and Anna Sui Cosmetics, as well as being the face for Moschino's perfume 'I Love Love.' She is a common sight on the catwalks of the international runway circuit and has walked many top shows.

Cole is part of the group of supermodels who have "doll-like" or "elfin" features along with Heather Marks, Gemma Ward, and Devon Aoki. She is also one of the few red-headed models with very successful careers, others being Cintia Dicker, Jessica Stam (who currently sports blond hair), and Karen Elson.

Cole has been announced as the follow up model for Accessorize, taking the place of model Claudia Schiffer. Cole is the new face of Ghost Anticipation by Ghost fragrance. She also appears in the video for Girls Aloud and Sugababes' cover of "Walk This Way" in aid of comic relief.

Most recently British Fashion Awards nominated Cole for 'Model of the Year' for the second time. Her fellow nominees are Agyness Deyn and Irina Lazareanu.

Campaigns:
Anna Sui, Anteprima, Ballantyne, Cacharel, Chanel, Christian Lacroix for La Redoute, De Beers, Hermes, Juergen Teller, Longchamp, Love Sex Money, MAC, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' and 'Love' fragrances, Nars, Prada, Top Shop

Covers:
Vogue UK, Harper's Bazaar, Velvet, i-D, Numero, You, Arena, Spur, Singles, Costume, Wig Magazine, Avantgarde, Female

Shows:
Aigner, Akris, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Alice McCall, Allegra Hicks, Amanda Wakeley, Anna Molinari, Anna Sui, Anne Valerie Hash, Anteprima, Ashley Isham, Badgley Mischka, Basso & Brooke, BCBG Max Azria, Betty Jackson, Biba, Bora Aksu, Boudicca, Boyd, Cacharel, Carolina Herrera, Carven, Celine, Chaiken, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Cividini, Clements Ribeiro, Costello Tagliapietra, DKNY, Donna Karan, Elie Saab, Elspeth Gibson, Elspeth Gibson, Emanuel Ungaro, Emporio Armani, Erin Fetherston, Fashion for Relief, FrostFrench, Gaetano Navarra, Gharani Strok, Ghost, Gianfranco Ferre, Giles Deacon, Givenchy, Hermes, House of Jazz, J. Mendel, Jasper Conran, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jenny Packham, Jill Stuart, John Galliano, John Rocha, Julien Macdonald, Karen Walker, Kenneth Cole, Kenzo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Libertine, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Love Sex Money, Luca Luca, Malo, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs, Margaret Howell, Martine Sitbon, Matthew Williamson, Michael Kors, Miki Fukai, Moschino, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Nicole Farhi, Nina Ricci, Noir, Oscar de la Renta, Osman Yousefzada, Paul Smith, Peter Som, Pollini by Rifat Ozbek, Pringle of Scotland, Rafael Lopez, Reem Acra, Richard Nicoll, Robert Cary-Williams, Roberto Cavalli, Rocco Barocco, Rochas, Roksanda Ilincic, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sonia Rykiel, Sportmax, Stephen Burrows, Temperley London, Ter et Bantine, Trussardi, Tuleh, Unconditional, Versace, Viktor & Rolf, Y & Kei, Yohji Yamamoto, YSL Rive Gauche, Zac Posen

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