Bio
- At age 11, had an operation performed to pin back her ears; she developed complications from the procedure and later regretted the surgery.
- Enrolled in modeling school in the early 1990s.
- Entered the Elite Model Look Brazilian competition in 1996; was later offered a contract by the agency.
- Premiere magazine cover was Brazilian Elle, and first U.S. cover was Harper's Bazaar in 1998.
- Was the first spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret Pink, a clothing apparel line.
- Made big-screen debut as a tennis player in the 2006 James Bond movie Casino Royale.
- In 2006 served as ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Alessandra AmbrosioApril 11, 1981 (age 43)Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Bio
- At age 11, had an operation performed to pin back her ears; she developed complications from the procedure and later regretted the surgery.
- Enrolled in modeling school in the early 1990s.
- Entered the Elite Model Look Brazilian competition in 1996; was later offered a contract by the agency.
- Premiere magazine cover was Brazilian Elle, and first U.S. cover was Harper's Bazaar in 1998.
- Was the first spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret Pink, a clothing apparel line.
- Made big-screen debut as a tennis player in the 2006 James Bond movie Casino Royale.
- In 2006 served as ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
