Alessandra Ambrosio
Biography
Alessandra Corine Ambrosio is a Brazilian model and television personality born on April 11, 1981, in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She is of Italian, Polish, and Portuguese ancestry. Ambrosio began taking local modeling classes at the age of 12. She is widely recognized for her extensive work with Victoria's Secret, serving as the first spokesmodel for the company's PINK line and holding the title of Victoria's Secret Angel from 2004 to 2017. Beyond her runway career, she has modeled for various international brands including Next, Armani Exchange, Christian Dior, and Ralph Lauren. She maintains a professional presence in the entertainment industry with 32 known credits listed in film and television databases.
Career overview
Alessandra Ambrosio has established a career that spans both high-fashion modeling and screen acting. Her professional background is rooted in her long-term association with Victoria's Secret, which brought her significant visibility as a brand ambassador and spokesmodel. This platform facilitated her transition into broader media appearances and acting roles. Throughout her career, she has been documented as a television personality and actress, contributing to a total of 32 known credits in her professional portfolio. Her work in the film industry includes an appearance in the feature film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
In addition to her film work, Ambrosio continues to be recognized for her contributions to television and media. Her career trajectory reflects a move from traditional modeling for major global brands like Ralph Lauren and Christian Dior toward a diverse range of screen projects. As an established public figure, she is frequently cited in industry databases for her acting contributions and her historical tenure as a Victoria's Secret Angel. Her professional history remains defined by her early start in modeling classes in Brazil and her subsequent evolution into a globally recognized media personality with a consistent presence in film and television productions.
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- The Kardashians (2022) as Self
- The Cut (2021) as Self - Host
- Fyre (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Wonder Boy (2019) as Self
- The Final Table (2018) as Self
- Daddy's Home 2 (2017) as Karen
- Road to the Runway (2017) as Self - Mentor
- And the Winner Isn't (2017) as Self
- Double Dutchess: Seeing Double (2017)
- American Housewife (2016) as Alessandra Ambrosio
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) as Self
- Hidden Truths (2015) as Samia
- Daddy's Home (2015) as Karen
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Weird Science 2: Strange Chemistry (2013) as Babe
- London 2012 Olympic Games (2012) as Self
- London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012) as Se;f
- New Girl (2011) as Alessandra Ambrosio
- MasterChef (2010) as Self - Guest
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self
- Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) as Self - Special Guest
- Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- Casino Royale (2006) as Tennis Girl
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Alessandra Ambrosio
- The Tyra Banks Show (2005) as Self
- Australia's Next Top Model (2005) as Herself
- Project Runway (2004) as Self - Guest Judge
- Entourage (2004) as Victoria's Secret Angel #1
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Guest (Archive Footage)
- Latin Grammy Awards (2000) as Self
- Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (1995) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self