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To call it just a fashion show would be an understatement.
When lingerie giant Victoria's Secret stages its annual catwalk extravaganza, its sexiest, best-known faces -- the 'Angels' -- put on a display of sizzling sensuality, mixed in with a lot of fun, good cheer and naughtiness.
Sixteen years ago, in 1995, the brand started off with its first showing and its most visible spokeswomen who modelled the lingerie line were tagged its 'Angels'.
Today, Victoria's Secret continues to maintain a lineup of supermodels and supermodels-in-the-making to front the label -- currently, 11 are listed on their website.
But if you were to consider all the Angels of all time, who would emerge the shining star? In the following pages, we present you (in alphabetical order) all the sirens who have donned the beautiful wings at some point -- take our poll and let us know who you think was the best ever!
Lily Aldridge
An Angel since 2009, 25-year-old Lily's all-American appeal and fun attitude ensure she has a knockout effect at every show!
Alessandra Ambrosio
One of the best-known current faces of the label, Brazilian bombshell Alessandra, 30, is a regular at the show since 2004. And yes, she catwalked in 2008, within three months of giving birth!
Tyra Banks
She may have retired from the ramp, but at the height of her fame, Tyra had one of the longest runs as an Angel -- from 1996 to 2005. It's easy to see why!
Gisele Bundchen
The gorgeous German was with Victoria's Secret from 1999 to 2006. Since then, she's taken to designing her own lingerie range -- and modelling it too, because motherhood hasn't slowed her down either!
Laetitia Casta
Beautiful French model-actress Laetitia was at her luscious best between 1998-2000, strutting her stuff in pretty intimates.
Helena Christensen
Danish doll Helena, a force to reckon with in the modelling world back in the '90s, was an Angel from 1997 to '98. And she could still give the current girls a run for their money!
Selita Ebanks
Sultry Selita, 28, from the Cayman Islands, used the innerwear giant as a platform to stardom between 2005 and 2008.
Lindsay Ellingson
This lovely US model signed on only this year. She's only 26 and shone on the runway last week -- let's hope we see a lot more of her!
Izabel Goulart
Brazilian babe Izabel, 27, shared her tenure with Selita -- with her chocolate locks and sizzling gaze, she fit right in with the Angels!
Erin Heatherton
One of the youngest faces of Victoria's Secret, 22-year-old blonde cutie Erin signed on the dotted line last year -- and she holds her own pretty well among the more seasoned models!
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
The British knockout has moved on from fashion to the big screen, but being an Angel in 2010 and a spokeswoman for the PINK range in 2006-07 played a big part in her success!
Chanel Iman
Twenty-year-old Chanel, with her exotic looks and waifish bod, is supermodel material and upping her profile since 2010.
Miranda Kerr
The world has been left in awe of the Mrs Orlando Bloom -- she gave birth in January and was back on the catwalk within three months! Aussie Miranda, 28, also showstopped at the VS show this year, in a diamond bra costing a cool 2.5 million dollars
Heidi Klum
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Her reign as an Angel is the stuff of legend -- it ended after four children and 11 years in 2010. And Heidi holds a record for modelling lingerie within five weeks of giving birth for the 2009 showing!
Doutzen Kroes
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Dutch Doutzen, like fellow Angel Miranda, gave birth in January -- and like Miranda, the 26-year-old is back to doing her thing in style! She's been with VS since 2008.
Karolina Kurkova
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Ravishing Russian Karolina, 27, was showing off her Angel chops from 2005-08. But despite the duration of her contract, she's been part of the shows from 2000 to 2008 and even once after it ended, in 2010!
Adriana Lima
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Amazing Adriana, 30, is part of the yummy mummy club too and one of the most popular Angels from the current crop -- her attitude on the runway is unbeatable. Looks like she wants to outdo Heidi, since she's been at it since 2000!
Marisa Miller
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Miller's muse-like beauty has kept her going strong since 2008 -- the 33-year-old voluptuous supermodel was even voted '
Karen Mulder
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Former catwalk queen Karen was part of a formidable VS lineup in the '90s -- from 1997 to 2000, to be precise.
Daniela Pestova
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From 1997 to 2002, divine Daniela from the Czech Republic put her curves on display for Victoria's Secret -- and what an unforgettable time that was!
Behati Prinsloo
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Namibian nymph Behati is only 22, and has been with the brand since 2009 -- and she completely dominates the runway!
Ines Rivero
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Amazing Argentine Ines stepped into Angel shoes for a year, in 1998, but continued to sashay down the ramp for two more, till 2000. No wonder they called her back to take part!
Stephanie Seymour
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She's 43 now, but Stephanie was the ultimate pin-up in the '90s. With her cat eyes and heavenly bod, she fronted VS campaigns from 1997 to 2000 and took part in showings from 1995 to 2000.
Candice Swanepoel
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Her name reminds us of candy and her appearance even more so! Twenty three-year-old South African Candice, with her blue eyes and blonde hair, is a sight to behold! One of the current Angels, her contract began in 2010.
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So who do you think is the hottest Victoria's Secret Angel of all time? Take the poll below and let us know!
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