Alessandra Ambrosio

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.