Irina Shayk is a famous Russian model. She was born Irina Valerevna Shaykhlislamova on 6 January 1988 in Emanzhelinsk, Emanzhelinskiv rayon, Chelyabinskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR which is now Russia. She is also popularly known as the very famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend. Professionally she is best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue from 2007 to 2013. Irina’s father died when she was 14 due to complications of pneumonia. She became “Miss Chelyabinsk 2004”.
Irina became the face of Intimissimi in 2007 replacing Ana Beatriz Barros and debuted in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Since then she is seen in every annual edition of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue doing photo shoots in places like St. Petersburg, Naples, Grenada and Chile. After being part of the magazine for almost five years she appeared on the covers in 2011 issue. On May 2009 modeling agency IMG signed her. She remained the face of Intimissimi for three years from 2007 and in 2010 she was made the official ambassador of the brand. She modeled for other brands like Beach Bunny and Guess. Irina’s work also include Victoria’s Secret catalog, Lacoste, Cesare Paciotti and Morellato. She has been in the covers of Annabelle, Bolero, Woman, Twelv, Jalouse, Elle (Spain), Cosmopolitan (14 spring covers worldwide), Tatler Russia, Harper’s Bazaar US, Allure Russia, GQ Germany, Esquire Uk, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and Ukraine and Paris Capital.
Body Stats:
Height: 5 ft 10 in /178 cm
Weight: 55 kg /121 pounds
Dress size: 4
Shoe size: 7
Bra size: 32B
Measurements: 34-23-35 in /87-58.5-89 cm
Ethnicity: Multiracial
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eye Color: Green
Bio:
Name: Irina Valerevna Shaykhlislamova
Nickname: Irina
Date of Birth: 6 January 1988
Place of Birth: Yemanzhelinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Place of Residence: New York, USA
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Education: –
Social Networks:
- Twitter: theirishayk
- Facebook: IrinaShayk
- Instagram: irinashayk
Fun Facts:
Relationship:
- Arthur Sales
- Ronaldinho Gaúcho
- Rob Bourdon (2007-2009)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (2010-2015)
- Bradley Cooper (2015-Present)
Children: –
Awards and Honors: –
Hobbies and Interests: Reading, writing
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Pelmeni
Favorite Music: Kanye West
Favorite Perfume: Dolce Gabanna
Favorite Book: All Haruki Murakami
Favorite Sports: Football
Favorite Movie: Match Point (2005), The Game (1997)
Interesting Facts:
- Irina, along with Jessica White and Diandra Forrest, appeared in the music video “Power” by American singer Kanye West.
- She appeared in a fashion show Ready to wear – Autumn/Winter 2005 where she walked the runway for Kristina Ti. It was her debut television appearance.
- Irina considers that she has got her unusual looks from her father.
- People thinks that Shayk is from South America because her father sometimes looks like Brazilian.
- Her light eyes are due to her mother.
- When she was 14, her father died of complications if pneumonia.
- Due to her mother’s interest, she had learnt and started playing piano while she was six.
- Jessica White is her friend.
- In 2011, she was named the sexiest woman of the world by Hungarian magazine Periodika.
- Shayk has also been featured on #10 by models.com list of “Top 20 Sexiest Models.”
- She also does charity work for a maternity hospital in her hometown.
- Irina Shayk is the offcial ambassador of Pomogi (means Help Me) charity in Russia.
- She has a pet dog, named Caesare (after Julius Caesar) and it is of Labrador breed.
- In her free time, she likes to have rest, or spend some time with her friends, dog or at sea side or read a book.
- She has studied in musical school for seven years.
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