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After weeks of speculation about who would end up in the much anticipated Victoria’s Secret 2008 fashion show, 35 of the world’s most beautiful models strutted down the runway for the iconic brand. For years Victoria’s Secret has played an integral role in turning models into supermodels. From Gisele Bundchen to Heidi Klum, VS has a habit of taking girls to that next level and making them household names. Which of this year’s new angelic faces will stand the test of time and become the stuff of modeling legend? Only time will tell. (See below for this year’s full list)
» update: view the VS Backstage coverage here
(In picture) Victoria’s Secret supermodels (L-R) Selita Ebanks, Adriana Lima, Heidi Klum and Alessandra Ambrosia arrive by yacht to the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach November 14, 2008 for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The taping this weekend will be aired December 3, 2008 on CBS.  Photo credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
1-Adriana Lima- Contract Model
2-Alessandra Ambrosio- Contract Model
3-Doutzen Kroes- Contract Model
4-Karolina Kurkova- Contract Model
5-Heidi Klum- Contract Model
6-Marisa Miller- Contract Model
7-Miranda Kerr- Contract Model
8-Selita Ebanks- Contract Model
10-Ana Beatriz Barros
11-Anne Vyalitsina
13-Arlenis Sosa
15-Candice Swanepoel
16-Carmen Kass
18-Clara Alonso
20-Emanuela de Paula
22-Flavia d’Oliveira
23-Inguna Butane
27-Lara Stone
28-Lindsay Ellingson
30-Morgane Dubled
32-Rosie Huntington
33-Sarah Stephens
(In alphabetical order. List of models courtesy of John Pfeiffer on behalf of Victoria’s Secret)
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This post's tags: Abbey Lee Kershaw, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Angela Lindvall, Arlenis Sosa, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Carmen Kass, Caroline Winberg, Doutzen Kroes, Edita Vilkeviciute, Erin Heatherton, Heidi Klum, Isabeli Fontana, Izabel Goulart, Julia Stegner, Karolina Kurkova, Lara Stone, Marisa Miller, Maryna Linchuk, Miranda Kerr, Noemie Lenoir, Sessilee Lopez, Shannan Click, Victoria, Victoria's Secret
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November 16th, 2008
at 12:39 am
thank you for posting this
and i love
Arlenis Sosa , Sessilee Lopez and Emanuela de Paula
and all the Contract girls
November 16th, 2008
at 12:41 am
why is Izabel Goulart not a contract model
November 16th, 2008
at 3:14 am
Fantastic casting! Looks like all the new girls nailed it and classed it up. (although I haven’t seen showpics of Arlenis yet??) Can’t wait to see the video!
November 16th, 2008
at 3:54 am
Woohooo… lots of my favourite girls there :D
Gotta see it !!
November 16th, 2008
at 4:28 am
Sessilee and Arlenis, yay!
November 16th, 2008
at 7:30 am
Doutzen and lara (L)
November 16th, 2008
at 9:28 am
The list fo models seems amazing, but I just hope that organizers give to them strict instructions to avoid the regrettable cheerleaders-circus-show of last year. Of course, I can understand that VSFS is something more than models walking on the catwalk, but the show should not lose the sense of glamour and elegance of other years.
November 16th, 2008
at 10:50 am
why is there no asian girl at the VS shows?
November 16th, 2008
at 11:06 am
where are the others!!!
November 16th, 2008
at 2:18 pm
This is absolutely Sessilee’ year. She’s must now be considered the breakout star of 2008.
Go Sess!!!!
November 16th, 2008
at 2:35 pm
I love the fun spirit of the show. It’s not a high fashion stern show. The girls should be playful, fun and fierce.
All of the girls looked amazing. The pics coming out of Sessilee look fantastic!
November 16th, 2008
at 2:52 pm
Sexy Sessilee – Viva La Lopez!
November 16th, 2008
at 3:00 pm
excited to see abbey. but even more s.lopez.
November 16th, 2008
at 6:02 pm
Like someone above mentioned … Why is Izabel not a contract model any longer? I thought they would have had her contracted for quite sometime just given how popular she is/was … She’s the only one thats been on Conan several times & comes across as the most personable
November 16th, 2008
at 6:52 pm
No Andi Muise :(
November 16th, 2008
at 8:57 pm
So I love Sessilee even more now. When I first heard she was going to be in the show, I was like why? I don’t know about her for VS, but Sessilee did an excellent job. Love Sessilee.
And Candice and Edita….2 knock outs. So far VSFS looks like it was one of the best in a while.
November 16th, 2008
at 10:47 pm
Lovely cast but I agree with nino; why no asian angels?!
November 17th, 2008
at 1:16 am
To britt and Erin:
I read Izabel broke her contract with Vs VERY recently. Google it :)
November 17th, 2008
at 1:46 am
That list is rightfully to select specific models for this hot sexy company.
A few asked why there no Asian angels? No offense to Asian community, I don’t think they are that sexy. But, they are truly beautiful, not sexy. That’s different project for this.
Hard to find Asian model who has ability to do that. Most Asian models look too high-fashion without oomph.
Only two I can think of.
Well, let’s congratulation them for made a list!
November 17th, 2008
at 3:07 am
Maryna looks beyond G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S at the show, she’s a GODDESS.. i definitely going to watch it bec. of her..
P.S
Maryna for V.S Angel, please.. ;b
November 17th, 2008
at 3:41 am
finally, Carmen come back to the show Ya~
November 17th, 2008
at 4:43 am
Great, Sarah Stephens directly to VS shows. Great new talent, genuine beauty. Abbey Lee was a surprise – but nice step as well. With Victoria’s Secret it’s about great personality as well, so miss Kershaw will be on the righ stage.
November 17th, 2008
at 4:54 am
Where’s Naomi??
November 17th, 2008
at 5:21 am
can’t wait to see Lara Stone and Sessilee!
November 17th, 2008
at 9:44 am
I’m happy to see Arlenis and Sessillee among this year’s beauties! But why didn’t cast any Asian girl, not even a token one?! Victoria Secret obviously doesn’t care about Asian money AND Asian clients for that matter. When oh when will they ever learn……
November 17th, 2008
at 9:46 am
Everyone on every site is talking about Sexy Sessilee’s amazing performance at the show! Si, Viva La Lopez!
November 17th, 2008
at 10:47 am
As far as i know, “Asian money AND Asian clients” dismiss VS because its too commercial and rather go high end. plus, who cares… its VS.
November 17th, 2008
at 10:55 am
A great group of girls. However, as far as Asian faces (not sure WHICH part of the large continent of Asia people are referring to), beauty is in the of the beholder, and it’s obvious that some people’s perception of “sexy” doesn’t include women with an “Asian” background. And perhaps VS doesn’t feel the need to market to that particular demographic. In my opinion, VS is missing the boat here and it pleases me that some people are taking notice.
November 17th, 2008
at 1:07 pm
*rolls eyes* @ Doo Diva. I know your not trying to insult, but that comment is innately offensive. . . .
November 17th, 2008
at 1:48 pm
Can’t wait to see Arlenis! Love her smile and genuinely positive energy. Brava! to the next Gisele!
November 17th, 2008
at 2:30 pm
I’m all for affirmitive action and all, but why is it when anything big goes on in fashion (VS show, Prada show, V Sept. cover) everyone starts throwing the “race/color card” out? It shouldn’t be about that at all. As model lovers, I think we have obtained enough knowledge of current “IT” girls in the markets (high fashion/mass market/sexy) to know who should be on the VS runway. And I love Asian models myself (Du Juan, Hye Park, and Song are my fav’s), but if none fit the bill….. I would think of the 35 girls in the show as being WHAT THE CASTING DIRECTORS AT VS WANTED. I don’t think it’s fair to cast a model just to have a Mexican, a African American, a Russian girl, or an Asian girl. And this is Victoria’s Secret folks. Every model is not VS material.
November 17th, 2008
at 4:43 pm
But Nik, you’re missing the point. If no one speaks up, the “it” girls that the casting directors choose would be a constant stream of European blondes. Perhaps Du and Hye don’t fit the bill, but there are a gazillion other Asian women that DO.
November 17th, 2008
at 7:46 pm
always the same… and c’mon sessilee and arlenis are ok … for editorial shows … but VS…
and my god freak Flavia doliveira …next time put Masha T … maybe it will be explosive
November 17th, 2008
at 8:12 pm
What happened to Naomi Campbell
November 18th, 2008
at 1:54 am
Juliana Imai, Hye Park, and few others are totally VS material.
November 18th, 2008
at 2:01 am
Nik: I agree with you on that one.
Random Guy: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that you felt offense by my remarks. It’s not end in the world for any model who hadn’t made it on list.
MOVE ON, HONEY.
Oh, yeah I’m so thrill to see newbies like Sessilee Lopez, Arlenis Sosa, and the others on the show. :)
I’m sure they must be exciting to be part of it! Thumps up to them!!
Betty: I agree with you on that words: Only time tell will. Well done, you’ve fabulous research on this company. ;)
November 18th, 2008
at 4:41 pm
No Asians or Mexican models good enough for VS? protests!!!
November 18th, 2008
at 4:48 pm
Natalia Vodianova is the ultimate VS girl. haunting, cherubic, innocent, devilish, pure, sexy, that girl can do whatt you ask her to do…I don’t know why she can’t walk, maybe its contract issues. Where’s Hillary Rhoda and Catherine McnNeil, those two are more beautiful than the current batch. Hillary Rhoda has one of most Gorgeous face in modelling ever, and her body is voluptous….She’s more beautiful than Heidi(duh!), Doutzen or Adriana Lima……When is Heidi gonna retire? Isn’t she due last year?…………hang the panties while on top, Heidi.
November 18th, 2008
at 5:07 pm
ARLENNNNIIIIISSSSS!!!!! yay. :)
November 19th, 2008
at 7:48 am
As an Australian i am very proud that Abbey lee kershaw has made it to become a Victoria secret girl although my stand out pick would of been catherine mcneil she has more VS quality…. having said that ABBEY LEE we fukn LOVE you!
November 19th, 2008
at 9:33 am
I loveeee Marisa Miller for VS.. She has the perfect hourglass body. And she’s a native Californian such as myself. ;)
November 19th, 2008
at 6:29 pm
wow! a mix of veteran, middle ins and fresh newcomers! I’m happy Inguna, Maryna and Isabeli are on the show! I miss Inguna this Spring 2009 Fashion week.
November 22nd, 2008
at 9:23 am
why is JESSICA STAM NOT on the list?! *hhhmmm*
November 22nd, 2008
at 1:37 pm
Is it true, that the reason why the sexy and always the star of the show, Izabel Goulart wasnt given an Angel status is because, some Angel or Angelzzz pulled a “It’s either her or me” and they went for seniority? I mean it makes sense, who’s Iza to turned down the most lucrative deal on earth, right?
November 25th, 2008
at 8:45 am
I love Heidi Klum~!!
She is proud
November 26th, 2008
at 8:47 am
where’s jessica stam???
i think vs is trying too hard to break into the high fashion world by listing a lot of gorgeous high fashion model like lara stone and others….
November 26th, 2008
at 9:35 pm
Amibguous that is not true – or prhaps it is but I highly doubt it.
The reason why Isabel wasn’t given angel status was because she chose to do the Armani Exchange/Emporio campaign instead of remaining exclusive to VS.
You can read it all here:
http://www.fashionologie.com/tag/Izabel+Goulart
or just google it.
I think VS is just trying to get some new girls in as well. Just to keep things interestingg and to give other girls a chance and see how the public react to them. Otherwise it would get dull if they kept the same girls. Time to switch things up people. A little change enver hurt anybody!
December 13th, 2008
at 5:24 pm
I love that sessilee is with kanye west….they are so cute together spotted them together last night match made in heaven…
And didn’t sessilee get chosen to be the new angel for vs somone said they may buy her boobs
January 2nd, 2009
at 3:22 am
im never fond of VS shows, really, hahaha… anyways im glad that arlenis and sessilee were there!
January 3rd, 2009
at 6:24 pm
Asians are not curvy enough for Victoria’s secret…duh.
Yay for Alessandra…she just had a baby and she looks amazing!
April 28th, 2009
at 2:54 pm
GISEL BUNDCHEN, TYRA BANKS, ADRIANA LIMA, and ALESANDRA AMBROSIO are the best VS models in their, o and dont 4get bout HIEDI KLUM
April 29th, 2009
at 2:03 am
gotta see it zzzzzexy
September 21st, 2009
at 12:31 am
I wish the they put a great line up such as having marija vujovic, natasha poly, oluchi… not just fancy it girl of the day…