There must be something in Brazil's water because they've produced so many of the world's top models!

With their long legs, exotic features and sexy accents, it's no wonder these sexy Brazilian babes have dominated in the fashion industry. 

It was a tough call, but here are the top 10 candidates who stand out the most and have become household names for themselves.

Alessandra Ambrosio

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This versatile model hails from Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, and is of Polish and Italian descent.
Modeling since she was 14, Alessandra  is currently one of the Victoria's Secret Angels and was chosen as the first spokesmodel for the company's "PINK" line.

Camila Alves

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Camila's career started when she was 19 when she moved to New York to work as a full-time model. These days, she juggles between her successful handbag business and raising her two kids with her husband, Matthew McConaughey.

Adriana Lima

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With her angelic face and devilish curves, Adriana is hands down the most well-known Victoria's Secret Angel. She's been with the brand for years, but also found time to pout for Maybelline.

Cintia Dicker
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Cintia unique might not scream Brazilian, but this red haired and freckled beauty actually hails from Rio Grande do Sul (the same state that produced Alessandra Ambrosio and Gisele Bundchen). Her versatile looks makes her a favourite on high fashion runways as well as the pages of Sports Illustrated.

Izabel Goulart

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Izabel was just 14 when she moved to Sao Paulo to pursue a career as a model. The risk certainly paid off! When not strutting her stuff for the annual VS fashion show, you can find her on the runways for luxury brands like as Valentino, Chanel and Ralph Lauren.

Flavia De Oliveira

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Flavia De Oliveira is definitely making her mark in the fashion industry. She's walked for Victoria's Secret and lent her beautiful face to top brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors and Blumarine.

Raquel Zimmermann

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Name any fashion brand, and chances are that Raquel Zimmermann has probably worked for them. Her career really took off following her appearance on the cover of Vogue Italia. She's represented top fashion houses like Chanel and Gucci, as well as joined her fellow Brazilian supermodels for Victoria's Secret.

Ana Beatriz Barros

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Ana Beatriz has been a familiar face in fashion since 1996. She's best known for being the face of Guess?, Bebe and Chanel cosmetics. Ana is also a mainstay on the Victoria's Secret runway, and has walked in their show over five times.

Isabeli Fontana

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Isabeli's career was mired in controversy after she posed for Victoria's Secret at just 16. She was soon signed up by Versace, Ralph Lauren and Valentino. These days, she can be seen in the spring campaigns for Escada, Dolce & Gabbana and Uniqlo.

Gisele Bundchen

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This list wouldn't be complete without the most famous model to have come out of Brazil. From Victoria's Secret to Balenciaga, Giselle has done it all! She can easily pull in over $25 million a year, which is why she was deemed as the highest earner in the industry.