Especial: Angels

Each one of us has an angel inside our souls. Which one is your guardian angel?

CURRENT ANGELS:

1. HEIDI KLUM (1999-)
"Fashion is a very particular world, as you know." GEMINIAN Heidi Samuel (born June 1, 1973), better known by her birth name Heidi Klum. She is married to English singer Seal. Heidi was raised in Bergisch Gladbach, a city outside Cologne, by her parents Günther, a cosmetics-company executive, and Erna, a hairdresser. Klum has been on the cover of fashion magazines, including Vogue, ELLE and Marie Claire. She became known after appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and for her work with Victoria's Secret as an "Angel". For 2009, Forbes estimated her income at $16 million. Klum is signed to IMG Models in New York City.

2. ADRIANA LIMA (2000-)
"You don't have to have an attitude if you're famous." GEMINIAN Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12, 1981) is also a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics from 2003 to 2009. At age 15, Lima finished first in Ford's "Supermodel of Brazil" competition, and took second place the following year in the Ford "Supermodel of the World" competition before signing with Elite Model Management in New York City. In 2009, Lima launched the company's new makeup line, "Christian Siriano for VS Makeup." Since her rise to fame, Lima is often cited by popular media as one of the world's sexiest women.

3. ALESSANDRA AMBRÓSIO (2004-)
“Take care of yourself, be healthy, and always believe you can be successful in anything you truly want.” ARIAN Alessandra Corine Ambrósio (often spelled without the diacritic mark; born April 11, 1981) is described by Tyra Banks as "the future of the modeling world", Ambrosio is best known for her work with Victoria's Secret and was chosen as the first spokesmodel for the company's "PINK" line. Aside from modeling work, Ambrosio represents as the National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Ambrosio was also selected by AskMen.com as Number 2 out of the "Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2008". On August 24, 2008, Ambrosio and her fiancé, California businessman Jamie Mazur, had their first child, a daughter named Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur, in Florianopolis, Brazil.

4. MARISA MILLER (2007-)
“I can pick up any sport pretty quickly - believe me, I know how to throw a football.” LEONINE Marisa Lee Miller (born August 6, 1978) is also known for contracts with companies like Harley-Davidson and for ranking #1 on Maxim magazine's 2008 "Hot 100" list and in FHM's global 2010 "Sexiest Women in the World" poll. Aside from modeling, she is an ambassador for the American Cancer Society. In 2010, Miller came in third in FHM magazine's UK edition of the 16th annual "Sexiest Women in the World" poll, placing behind actress Megan Fox and winner, British singer Cheryl Cole.

5. MIRANDA KERR (2007-)
“I am a health nut and only do things that are good for my body." ARIAN Miranda May Kerr (born 20 April 1983) is the first Australian to participate in the Victoria's Secret campaign, and also represents Australian fashion chains Portmans and David Jones Limited. Kerr began modeling in the fashion industry when she was 13, starting at Chaay's Modelling Agency, and soon after winning a 1997 Australian nationwide model search hosted by Dolly magazine and Impulse fragrances. Kerr maintains her physique through daily yoga, light jogging, and a diet of steamed vegetables, fresh fruit, and fish.

6. DOUTZEN KROES (2008-)
"For other fashion shows you can be skinny, but for Victoria's Secret, you need definition." AQUARIAN Doutzen Kroes (pronounced Dow-tzen Crew-s) (born January 23, 1985 in Eastermar, the Netherlands) is signed by DNA Model Management. She has been romantically linked to Lenny Kravitz's cousin, hip-hop DJ Greg Andrews (DJ Ruckus). However, on August 20, 2009, Kroes admitted that their relationship had ended and that she was single. Since her break-up with Andrews, she has been dating DJ/rapper Sunnery James. The two were first spotted together at the Veronica Sunset Grooves Festival in Hoek van Holland.


7. BEHATI PRINSLOO (2008-)
“I never wanted to be a model.” TAURINE Behati Prinsloo (born May 16, 1989) is a Namibian model. She is represented by Supreme Models in New York, Storm Models in London, Marylin Agency in Paris and D Management Group in Milan. She plays the rich girl in the "Rich Girls" music video by The Virgins. She also appears in the first episode of MTV'S reality show, The City. Before she began her career as a model, Prinsloo planned on becoming a marine biologist. Her father is a minister in Namibia. She is close friends with Canadian model Coco Rocha, whose blog she is often featured in. She lives with and is in a long term relationship with fellow model Jamie Strachan.

8. CANDICE SWANEPOEL (2010-)
"I love Jeans plus a T-Shirt. I think that the more important is what you wear in, it has to be sexy" LIBRIAN Candice Swanepoel (born October 20, 1988) is a South African model. Swanepoel was born in Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, and was spotted by a model scout in a Durban flea market at age 15. By age 16, Swanepoel was earning 5,000 Euros or R40,000 for a day's work. In 2010, she became one of the company's signature Angels. Swanepoel has walked the runway for Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabbana, Sass and Bide, Betsey Johnson, Diane von Fürstenberg and numerous other designers.

3. ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY (2010-)
"I like to be young and stay young" ARIAN Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley (born 18 April 1987) is an English model. Huntington-Whiteley was born in Freedom Fields hospital in Plymouth, Devon, England, to Fiona, a fitness instructor, and Charles Huntington-Whiteley, a chartered surveyor. She has two younger siblings, Toby and Florence. In late May 2010, several sources announced that Huntington-Whiteley would be replacing Megan Fox as the female lead in Transformers 3, set for release July 1, 2011.


9. CHANEL IMAN (2010 -)
"I’m just going to do my thing" SAGITARIAN Iman started modeling with Ford Models at the age of 12 as a child model in Los Angeles, California. She flew to New York in 2006 and won third place in Ford's Supermodel of the World contest.Shortly after, she signed on with the agency. She walked the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The following year, she was featured in advertising for the Victoria's Secret "Nakeds" product line. On September 9, 2009, Iman appeared as a guest judge on the two-hour season premiere of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 13. In 2010, Iman left Ford Models and signed with Supreme Management.

10. LINDSAY ELLINGSON (2010 -)
"I’m definitely a night person" SCORPIAN Lindsay has modeled for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Proenza Schouler, Valentino, Christian Dior, and others. Ellingson was discovered at a ProScout event that she attended in Orange County, California. She first walked for Victoria's Secret in 2007, and returned for 2008 and 2009. Ellingson and Emanuela de Paula were chosen to be spokeswomen for "Body by Victoria" by Victoria's Secret alongside Alessandra Ambrosio and Marisa Miller; she was also a featured model in the 2010 Victoria's Secret "SWIM" catalog.

11. ERIN HEATHERTON(2010-)
"I never stay in one place long enough" PISCIAN Erin Heatherton grew up in Skokie, Illinois, and attended Solomon Schechter Day School as well as Niles North High School. Heatherton was discovered vacationing on South Beach, Miami, and eventually signed with the Marilyn Agency. She walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2008 and 2009, and was a featured model in the 2010 Victoria's Secret SWIM catalog as well as the "Body by Victoria" campaign.


12. EMANUELA DE PAULA (2010 -)
"I am what we call 'mulata'" TAURINE De Paula has stated to be one of the few models to represent Black women in the fashion industry. By the age of 20, de Paula had landed two makeup campaigns: M.A.C. Barbie Collection and Prescriptives. According to Forbes, de Paula ranked the eleventh highest paid supermodel for 2009, earning $2.5 million. She currently resides in New York City, and has walked runway for São Paulo Fashion Week, home to the largest fashion shows in Brazil. She has been praised by Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour of Vogue.

FALLEN ANGELS:

1. Danish Helena Christensen – (1998-1999) CAPRICORN
2. Dutch Karen Mulder – (1998-1999) GEMINI
3. Czech Daniela Peštová – (1998-1999) LIBRA
4. American Stephanie Seymour – (1998-1999) LION
5. French Laetitia Casta – (1998–2000) TAURUS
6. American Tyra Banks – (1998–2005) SCORPION
7. Brazilian Gisele Bündchen – (2000–2007) CANCER
8. Czech Karolína Kurková – (2005–2008) AQUARIUS
9. Brazilian Izabel Goulart – (2005–2008) SCORPION
10. Caymanian Selita Ebanks – (2005–2008) AQUARIUS