VSAllAccess: Get to Know Victoria's Secret Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio

SECRETS

What did you eat for breakfast?: Sunny side eggs with english muffins and bacon
Morning or Night person?: I used to be a night person, now I’m a day person
Righty or lefty?: Left
Pink or red?: Lilac!
Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate every time
Boxers or briefs?: Briefs
If you were a spice, which would you be?: Cinnamon
Secret indulgence?: Sleep
Heroes: My mother, my daughter, my sister and my dad
What haven’t you done yet that you wish you could?: Spend time in India doing Yoga
Favorite place in the world: Bali and Florianopolis
The 5 things you can’t live without?: VS Lip balm, sleep, my family, music and sun
The most glamorous part of your job?: The amazing locations Victoria’s Secret has taken me to
The least glamorous part of your job?: 4 am call times and missed connections

STATS

Height: 5’10”
Hometown: Erexim, Brasil
Astrological Sign: Aries (April 11)

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May 26, 2010 at 9:30 am

Behind the Scenes: Shape 1:42

Hit the beach with Miranda and Ale as they shoot their Shape Magazine feature. Plus, get a heads-up about Shape’s Endless Summer Giveaway.

May 24, 2010 at 3:58 pm

Supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Miranda Kerr show off Beach Sexy® bikinis and share some of their favorite summer beauty tips in Shape Magazine. Look for the six-page feature in the June 2010 issue on newsstands now or see it here.

Apr 30, 2010 at 3:30 pm

April Showers Bring Heavenly Flowers

Spring beauty was in full bloom at our NYC SoHo store during the launch of the fresh new fragrance, Heavenly Flowers™. Supermodels Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio and Candice Swanepoel were on hand to sign autographs, take pics and talk to the eager fans who lined up around the block to meet them. Customers also received [...]

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Apr 15, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Ethereal Girl 2:24

Makeup artist Brigitte Reiss-Andersen and Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio let you in on a little VS Makeup magic and show you exactly how to get that ethereal look for spring.

Apr 7, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Make A Wish, Angels!

The birthstone for April is the diamond–and it’s only fitting since four of the supermodels that make us shine and sparkle are celebrating their birthdays this month: Alessandra Ambrosio (April 11), Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (April 18), Miranda Kerr (April 20) and Emanuela de Paula (April 25). Want to wish them Happy Birthday? Our Facebook page will have a post for you to leave your greetings on each girl’s big day!

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Mar 31, 2010 at 1:15 pm

Poolside in the City of Angels

Victoria’s Secret Angels Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio and Candice Swanepoel hang out at the SLS Hotel rooftop pool before hitting up the Swim ‘10 party later that evening at Trousdale.

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Mar 31, 2010 at 1:00 pm

A Swimmingly Good Soiree

Victoria’s Secret celebrated the Swim ‘10 season–along with 15 years of sexy swim catalogues–with a star-studded pink carpet event on March 25th. Hosted by Supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr and Candice Swanepoel at LA’s trendy Trousdale, guests enjoyed a first look at the newest swim videos, with sounds from DJ Ruckus and special guests Joel [...]

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Mar 31, 2010 at 12:45 pm

LA: Swim City 2:34

From poolside to pink carpet, follow Candice Swanepoel, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio and some of Hollywood’s sexiest stars as they celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Victoria’s Secret Swim catalogue.

Mar 31, 2010 at 12:30 pm

New Suits. New Scenery.

Spring has sprung and Supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Erin Heatherton, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Candice Swanepoel and Miranda Kerr hit the beaches of St. Barths to shoot the newest additions to our Swim ‘10 Collection.

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Mar 31, 2010 at 12:15 pm

VS Beauty Launches Secret Moments

We all know how a simple scent can transport you right back to a specific moment in time. Now, Victoria’s Secret Beauty brings your sexiest memories to life with the new Secret Moments™ Body Care Collection. The line features four products–a mist, body lotion, body cream and body wash–in five original scents that evoke some [...]

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Mar 31, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Behind Secret Moments 2:00

Alessandra Ambrosio shares some of her favorite memories—and the inspiration behind the new Secret Moments™ collection from Victoria’s Secret Beauty.

Mar 26, 2010 at 12:00 pm

From the Vault: VS Swim Covers

Over the past 15 years, Victoria’s Secret Swim Catalogue has been a defining moment in the careers of such beauties as Elle Macpherson, Ingrid Seynhaeve. Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes and Lindsay Ellingson. Take a look at some of our covers—then and now.

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Mar 10, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Spring Fling, Here We Come

Our style spies are packing up the bikinis, the coolers, and the clipboards and heading down to where the GIRLS are for some R&R (that’s research & re-con). Our best inspiration comes from seeing what our customers are wearing, so we’ll be surveying some Spring Break hotspots this month to keep it fresh. Speaking of fresh, we just added a bunch of new styles that will make a splash on your spring fling. See them here.

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Mar 5, 2010 at 1:15 pm

SoHo Sweet: Ale & Rosie 1:47

Alessandra Ambrosio and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley talk you through their Body by Victoria^® press day and the shoot for the TV spot but our favorite moment has to be their parting shot. Too cute!

Mar 5, 2010 at 1:00 pm

BBV Takes NYC

From cardboard cutouts to cupcakes, Alessandra Ambrosio and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley spent the day celebrating the new Body by Victoria^® Collection at press and public events in NYC on March 1. They started the day greeting the media at Victoria’s Secret SoHo. Later, they took the fun uptown (58th and Lex, to be exact) for a shopping party and autograph signing at Victoria’s Secret Lexington.

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Mar 2, 2010 at 12:45 pm

Body by Victoria® TV Commercial 0:30

Discover 7 reasons to love your body in this spot for the all new Body by Victoria® Collection. Featuring our newest bodies–the Push-up, the Multi-way and the Racerback–and some of our newest faces.

Mar 2, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Body by Victoria^®: Behind the Scenes 1:21

Victoria’s Secret Supermodels Lindsay Ellingson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Alessandra Ambrosio, Erin Heatherton and Candice Swanepoel talk bodies and bras on the set of the new Body by Victoria^® TV spot.

Mar 2, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Meet Our Newest Bodies

Now with 7 sexy styles, there really is a Body for Every Body^®. Discover the all new Body by Victoria^® Collection in stores and at VictoriasSecret.com, and get to know some of our new bodies on our Supermodels pages.

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Mar 2, 2010 at 11:30 am

You’ve Got Male 1:05

Five women who always get noticed talk about what they notice when it comes to the opposite sex. Watch as Victoria’s Secret Supermodels Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Erin Heatherton, Lindsay Ellingson, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Candice Swanepoel get candid on the set of the new Body by Victoria^® TV spot.

Feb 15, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Inside The Swim ’10 Shoot 5:37

Go behind the scenes with photographer Russell James and 11 of the world’s sexiest supermodels for an insider’s look at the Victoria’s Secret Swim ‘10 catalogue, shot on location on Necker Island.

Feb 15, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Go With The Glow! 1:04

Bright, bold and electrifying. Our supermodels show you how to turn up the volume in one of the hottest swim trends for 2010.

Feb 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm

A Walk on the Wild Side 1:17

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Feb 10, 2010 at 12:45 pm

Bombshells Demystified 1:25

Everyone has their idea of what defines a bombshell and, in this clip, Victoria’s Secret supermodels sound off on theirs.

Jan 25, 2010 at 12:30 pm

VS Swim ’10.
Bring It! 1:50

Supermodels Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Lindsay Ellingson, Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio and Brooklyn Decker give you a sneak peek at the sexiest suits under the sun as they shoot the Victoria’s Secret Swim ’10 catalogue on Necker Island.

Dec 20, 2009 at 9:00 am

Inside the Holiday 2009 TV Shoot: Part 3 1:50

In our continuing behind-the-scenes coverage of the 2009 Holiday commercial, we take you on location in Los Angeles with exclusive footage and commentary from director Michael Bay and our supermodels.

Dec 16, 2009 at 12:00 pm

Inside the Holiday 2009 TV Shoot: Part 2 1:23

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the sexy circus magic in Michael Bay’s holiday commercial for Victoria’s Secret.

Dec 9, 2009 at 12:00 pm

Inside the Holiday 2009 TV Shoot: Part 1 1:52

Think the Mojave desert is hot? Try adding a bunch of Victoria’s Secret supermodels and Transformers’ director Michael Bay! Go on set with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and director commentary.

Dec 9, 2009 at 12:00 pm

Angels in Action! 1:30

Transformers’ director Michael Bay gets his helicopter on (again) in the VS Holiday 2009 TV commercials. This extended 90-second spot was only aired during the 2009 Fashion Show and features supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes & more.

Dec 2, 2009 at 8:00 am

Beauty & the Beat 1:51

It was the sexiest night on television. Did you catch all the action? Or just gotta see the Angels rock the runway one more time? Tune in Dec. 9 at 9:00 on the CW for another chance to watch the glitter & glamour of the 2009 Fashion Show!

Dec 1, 2009 at 12:00 pm

Alessandra Ambrosio walks the runway

Alessandra Ambrosio walks the runway at the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

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Dec 1, 2009 at 8:00 am

Alessandra Ambrosio’s 2009 Fashion Show Fittings

Ale gets fitted for the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

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Nov 30, 2009 at 7:09 pm

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Anticipation builds in this 15-second teaser for the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show broadcast on CBS.

Nov 25, 2009 at 3:00 am

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Angels, celebs & press, oh my! Ready for the highlights from the sexiest night on television? See the pics from all the hot 2009 Fashion Show coverage. Take a peek backstage or check out the view from the front row. Watch the celebs walk the pink carpet and even get pre-show promo shots with the Angels in Times Square. Check out all the action in Highlights now!

Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 pm

Fit for An Angel 2:19

Get a sneak peek at some of the designs for the 2009 Victoria¹s Secret
Fashion Show as Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr and Behati Prinsloo come in for their first wardrobe (and wing) fittings.

Nov 15, 2009 at 7:07 pm

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The extended cut of the Michael Bay-directed TV Commercial for Miraculous™ Push-Up features sixty seconds of supermodels, special effects and sexy!

Nov 6, 2009 at 8:00 am

On the Set of the Miraculous TV Shoot 0:52

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Oct 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm

A Scent-sational Event in New York City

See which hot celebrity stopped by and joined Alessandra Ambrosio at Victoria’s Secret Lexington for the debut of Velvet, the newest Parfums Intimes fragrance!

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Oct 8, 2009 at 9:30 am

Model Search Media Frenzy

As the Fashion Show Model Search heats up on South Beach, Ale prepares to greet the press at Victoria’s Secret Lincoln Road.

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Oct 1, 2009 at 12:00 pm

Why Alessandra Ambrosio Loves Her Body 0:52

Alessandra loves being in just the right shape to chase after her daughter. Watch this video to learn all the other reasons she loves her body!

Oct 1, 2009 at 12:00 pm

BioFit^® 7-way bra

Alessandra Ambrosio and the new BioFit® 7-way bra

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Oct 1, 2009 at 8:50 am

Alessandra Ambrosio Walks The 2008 Runway

Alessandra Ambrosio walks the runway at the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

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Oct 1, 2009 at 8:50 am

Alessandra’s Fantasy World 2:03

At the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Alessandra Ambrosio talks about her first show in 2000, navigating the runway in those enormous wings, and the thrill of being back after having a baby.

Oct 1, 2009 at 8:50 am