She worked for Armani Exchange, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior,
Close-up, Colcci, Emporio Armani, Enrico Coveri, Escada, Fendi, GAP, Gucci, Guess?, and many more.
You saw her on the covers of fashion magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and the list doesn't end there.
Please welcome Alessandra Ambrosio (25), the Brazilian Supermodel, one of Victoria's Secret Angels.
Author: Jonathan.L - Owner Models Observer
March 2006
* Alessandra, many people want to know about you. Who is Alessandra Ambrosio?
Alessandra Ambrosio: I'm from Erexim in the south of Brazil.
* How did you get involved with modeling? What was your big break?
Alessandra Ambrosio: I won Elite Model Look in Brazil and then I shot the GUESS? Campaign as
my first job in the USA.
* Please describe a typical week in your life.
Alessandra Ambrosio: This week! I was at my house in Florianopolis on Sunday then I flew to
Los Angeles yesterday to shoot Victorias Secret, Tomorrow I will fly to
Rio to shoot for Marie Claire and then I will travel to New York to
shoot with Patrick Demarchelier.
In between I have some phone interviews and I'm working with the architect on my new home in NYC. My mum and
sister will arrive at the weekend so I'm excited!
Alessandra Ambrosio.
Elite Models, Storm Models.
Alessandra Ambrosio measurements:
Height: 5' 10" / 177.8 cm
Bust: 34 B, Waist: 23" / 58.42 cm, Hips: 34" / 86.36 cm.
* How has your experience as Victoria's Secret Angel been so far?
Alessandra Ambrosio: It's amazing. In the last 3 years I have been top the most beautiful
places in the world and got to work with wonderful people. It's like a
family with the other Angels and the crew.
* What are your turns ons and offs?
Alessandra Ambrosio: I love surfing and seeing bands - I'll be at Coachella in the Palm Desert
in April and I'm just on the phone getting some tickets for Pearl Jam in
June.
The thing that is the hardest for me is being in airports and missing
connections!
* Are you a work out queen or just blessed with a perfect body?
Alessandra Ambrosio: I work out with my Brazilain trainer Leandro- he
invented the Brazilain
Butt Lift which is a mix of samba,capoeira and aerobics.
* What do your family and friends think of your profession?
Alessandra Ambrosio: They support me through everything!
* How has fame changed your life?
Alessandra Ambrosio: I guess I have kids asking me for autographs when I'm tired and lining up
for coffee in the airport which is a little embarrassing sometimes but I
do my best!
* Any exciting projects you have completed or having coming up?
Alessandra Ambrosio: I was in Hawaii at the Kelly Slater surfing contest for MTV last
month-it was AMAZING!
Last week I went to Nassau to shoot a scene with Daniel Craig for the
new James Bond movie.
* So are you the adventurous or the stay at home type? Skydiving or
watching a good movie on TV while sitting on the couch?
Alessandra Ambrosio: I never watch TV! I will be on a board or jumping out of a plane anytime!
* What would you see yourself doing in, say, in ten years time?
Alessandra Ambrosio: On the beach drinking a caperina with the kids.
