Irina Shayk Sheik Russia Model

Born : January 6, 1986Height : 1.78m (5ft 10in)From : Russia

-Irina Shayk (sometimes credited as Irina Sheik, born Irina Shaykhlislamova) is a Russian model known for her 2007 through 2010 appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

-After winning the 'Supermodel 2004' Chelyabinsk beauty pageant, scout Guia Jikidze recommended Shayk pursue a career as a model. In 2007, Shayk debuted in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, and has appeared in each annual edition since, working with photographers like Pamela Hanson, Steve Erle, Riccardo Tinelli, Rennio Maifredi, and Raphael Mazucco, and shooting in locations such as St. Petersburg, Naples Grenada and Chile.

-In 2007, she became the face of lingerie brand Intimissimi, appearing in the company's catalogs and advertisements, as well as a commercial in 2009. In 2010 Irina Shayk was made the official ambassador for Intimissimi brand. In 2007, she also became the face of Lacoste and LaPerla. Her other modeling contracts include Beach Bunny (2009), Guess (2008–2009), and Armani Exchange (2010).

-Her magazine covers include GQ Spain, Elle Spain, GQ South Africa, Ocean Drive, Woman Spain, Paris Capital, Jalouse, Annabelle, and Bolero. In 2010, starred in Kanye West's “Power”, directed by artist Marco Brambilla.

-In 2010, Glamour Spain gave her the 'Best International Model of 2010' award. At the end of the year she was pictured nude in GQ Spain; however, she claimed that she had never stripped, and that the magazine had digitally altered the images to remove her lingerie.

-Since 2010, she has been dating footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. Shayk and Ronaldo allegedly met through their Armani Exchange campaigns.

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