Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk (Russian Ирина Шейк / Irina Sheik, born January 6, 1986 in Jemanschelinsk as Irina Schaichlislamowa / Ирина Шайхлисламова, even Irina Shaykhlislamova ) is a Russian model.

Life and career

Shayk was known primarily as a model for underwear and swimwear. Since 2009, she advertises for the Italian label Intimissimi. In 2011 she was the cover model of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

In addition Shayk leaves a maternity hospital in her hometown built and financed the reconstruction of the children's ward of the local hospital. It's official ambassador of Pomogi, a charity in Russia, which cares for the care of sick children. It promotes a better credit to the Red Cross.

Since May 2010 Shayk is dating footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.