Soccer Extreme : Irina Shayk (sometimes credited as Irina Sheik, born Irina Shaykhlislamova on January 6, 1986 in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia), is a fashion model perhaps best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue beginning in 2007 and as the face of lingerie brand Intimissimi.
After winning the 2004 "Miss Chelyabinsk" beauty pageant, a scout recommended Shayk pursue a career as a model, and in 2005 she moved to Paris. In 2007, she took over for Brazilian model Ana Beatriz Barros as the face of Intimissimi (a role she had until 2009) and gained international recognition as a "rookie" in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Since 2007, Shayk has also appeared in campaigns for La Perla, Paciotti 4US, Germaine de Capuccini, and Armani Exchange.
Model and Cristiano-Ronaldo-girlfriend Irina Shayk was recently shot by David Tessieri in Miami for Luli Fama swimwear, looking beach-ready, but super-skinny. And while comparing a behind-the-scenes image to Shayk's final ad, we wondered if Shayk was actually retouched to look healthier. It wouldn't be the first time that editors have had to fatten up a lightweight model--most notably, Kamilla Wladyka was airbrushed to look heavier on the cover of UK's "Healthy" magazine.
After winning the 2004 "Miss Chelyabinsk" beauty pageant, a scout recommended Shayk pursue a career as a model, and in 2005 she moved to Paris. In 2007, she took over for Brazilian model Ana Beatriz Barros as the face of Intimissimi (a role she had until 2009) and gained international recognition as a "rookie" in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Since 2007, Shayk has also appeared in campaigns for La Perla, Paciotti 4US, Germaine de Capuccini, and Armani Exchange.
Model and Cristiano-Ronaldo-girlfriend Irina Shayk was recently shot by David Tessieri in Miami for Luli Fama swimwear, looking beach-ready, but super-skinny. And while comparing a behind-the-scenes image to Shayk's final ad, we wondered if Shayk was actually retouched to look healthier. It wouldn't be the first time that editors have had to fatten up a lightweight model--most notably, Kamilla Wladyka was airbrushed to look heavier on the cover of UK's "Healthy" magazine.
behind-the-scenes pic of Irina:
