Mumbai (Maharashtra), June 18 -- : American lingerie giant Victoria's Secret on Friday signed a new roster of female brand representatives that includes actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, to replace its supermodels (or Angels as they were called), and focus on women empowerment, giving a platform to female athletes, activists and entrepreneurs.

Victoria's Secret announced the creation of two new partnerships, designed to positively impact the lives of women. The brand's previous campaigns had come under scrutiny for their embodiment of male fantasy over an accurate representation of what women seek in undergarments. The new partnerships are 'The VS Collective' and 'The Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women's Cancers'.

Chopra, being one of the...