- Alessandra Ambrosio is a Brazilian model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret.
- Ambrosio wanted to be a model at age 8.
- Full name: Alessandra Corine Ambrósio
- Alessandra Ambrosio was born in Erechim, Brazil on April 11, 1981.
- Ambrosio's parents are of Italian and polish descent.
- She was also selected by AskMen.com as number two out of the "Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2008"
- Her favorite food: Japanese, Polish, Thai cuisine and Brazilian Barbecue Churrasco.
- Nickname: Ale
- Alessandra Ambrosio Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- She admits to being a chocoholic.
- She collects Barbie dolls.
- Ambrosio has appeared in numerous international magazine covers, including GQ, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Vogue, Ocean Drive and Glamour.
- The Brazilian model was the face for the UK company Next.
- She is among the world's top-earning supermodels.
- Eye color Brown
- Hair color Brown
- Her shoe size is 9 (EU 40).
- Her favorite cities are Bali, Ibiza, Los Angeles and Florianopolis (Brazil).
- Her favourite color is pink.
- Alessandra Ambrosio favorite designers include Dolce and Gabana, and Ralph Lauren.
- As a child, Alessandra felt insecure about her large, obvious ears.
ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO QUOTES
"Take care of yourself, be healthy, and always believe you can be successful in anything you truly want."
"I never watch TV! I will be on a board or jumping out of a plane anytime!"
"When I was 14 and 15, I was super-skinny. I did a lot of runway shows then. But I love food and I don't like doing runway shows. It's a reward not to have to."
