Quick answer
Who is Alessandra Ambrosio?
Alessandra Ambrosio (born 11 April 1981 in Erechim, Brazil) is a Brazilian model. Tracked for PatBO and international fashion-week visibility. Alessandra Ambrosio is followed on Global Watch, outside the numbered Global 50.
At a glance
How old and how tall is Alessandra Ambrosio?
Alessandra Ambrosio was born on 11 April 1981 in Erechim, Brazil, which makes Alessandra 45 as of 5 October 2026. Alessandra Ambrosio’s recorded height is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in), according to Wikidata. Agency measurements can differ slightly.
- Born
- 11 April 1981 (age 45)
- Birthplace
- Erechim, Brazil
- Height
- 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Disciplines
- Runway, Campaigns
- Cast Index status
- Global Watch (unnumbered)
- @alessandraambrosio
Birth date, birthplace and height from Wikidata (Q151859), retrieved . Agencies from the listed sources. Profile updated .
The perspective
What is Alessandra Ambrosio known for?
PatBO and international fashion-week visibility
The published assessment
Is Alessandra Ambrosio on the Global 50?
Alessandra Ambrosio is followed on Global Watch, outside the numbered Global 50.
Each pillar reflects an editorial assessment of the published record. The weighted rating belongs to the snapshot.
Index Rating · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed
77.9
- Runway · 40%
- 78
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78 / 100 - Campaigns · 30%
- 82
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82 / 100 - Editorial · 20%
- 68
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68 / 100 - Cultural aura · 10%
- 85
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85 / 100
Evidence behind the assessment
- Walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in both 2024 and 2025, her first return to the runway in seven years.
- Walked PatBo at New York Fashion Week, September 2024, and Celia Kritharioti Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 at Paris Fashion Week.
New work and corrections can change the assessment. A profile’s confidence label describes the depth of its source review.
The runway record
Which shows has Alessandra Ambrosio walked?
No show-by-show walks for Alessandra Ambrosio are on the Cast Index ledger yet; the sources above give the career record.
A source-linked selection across seasons, rather than a complete booking history. Open the source for the original record.
A show-by-show record has not yet been added. The source links above provide the available career context.
Career & background
The story so far.
Biography last reviewed .
Early life
Alessandra Corine Ambrósio was born on 11 April 1981 in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, to Lucilda and Luiz Ambrósio, of Italian and Polish descent. She began modelling at 12, competing in Brazil’s Elite Model Look in 1995 and signing with Elite at 15 under scout Dilson Stein; her Polaroids led directly to Guess’s "Millennium" campaign.
Victoria’s Secret years, 2004–2017
Ambrósio launched her swimwear line, "Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais," in 2004, and made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway debut in 2005, becoming the brand’s first PINK spokesmodel in 2006. She walked the show three months postpartum in 2008 and opened it in 2009. In 2012 she wore the $2.5 million Floral Fantasy Bra, performed at the London Olympics closing ceremony, and ranked fifth on Forbes’ highest-paid models list at $6.6 million; in 2014 she wore the $2 million Dream Fantasy Bra alongside Adriana Lima and launched "Ále by Alessandra" with Cherokee. Her final Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show before her announced retirement came in 2017.
Recent record, 2019–2025
Ambrósio co-launched the beachwear brand GAL Floripa in 2019 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in November 2020. She returned to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on 15 October 2024, ending a seven-year absence, and walked her 19th appearance on 15 October 2025. Her campaign and cover record spans Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, Fendi, Armani and the Pirelli Calendar. She is represented by CAA in New York and Los Angeles.
At a glance
Quick facts.
- Born 11 April 1981 in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; began modelling at 12
- Competed in Brazil’s Elite Model Look in 1995, leading to Guess’s "Millennium" campaign
- Made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway debut in 2005 and opened the show in 2009
- Wore the $2.5 million Floral Fantasy Bra at the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and performed at the London Olympics closing ceremony that year
- Returned to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on 15 October 2024 after a seven-year absence
- Walked her 19th Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on 15 October 2025
