Irina Shayk, born Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova, is a prominent Russian fashion model. She gained widespread recognition after being the first Russian model to grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. Her continued success and influence in the fashion industry led to her being recognized as one of the 'New Supers' by Models.com in 2022.
In 2004, Irina Shayk won the 'Miss Chelyabinsk' beauty contest, which she considered below the standard of contests in major European cities or the United States.
In 2007, Irina Shayk replaced Ana Beatriz Barros as the face of Intimissimi and debuted in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
In May 2009, Irina Shayk signed with IMG Models.
In 2010, Irina Shayk modeled the Armani Exchange spring/summer campaign and starred in Kanye West's "Power" music video. She also ranked first in Complex magazine's '50 Hottest Russian Women' list.
In 2010, after being the face of Intimissimi for three years, Irina Shayk was made the official ambassador for the brand.
In 2011, Irina Shayk gained international recognition as she appeared as the first Russian model on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
In 2011, Irina Shayk got engaged to Cristiano Ronaldo after he proposed to her on Valentine's Day in New York.
In 2011, Irina Shayk was on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and was voted 'Sexiest Woman In The World' in the Hungarian magazine Periodika.
In 2012, Irina Shayk covered Esquire UK, Harper's Bazaar Arabia and Ukraine, Marie Claire Ukraine, Spain and Russia, GQ Germany, Glamour Russia and appeared on 14 Cosmopolitan spring covers worldwide. She also appeared in campaigns for Morellato, Agua Bendita and Blanco.
In February 2013, Irina Shayk covered Vs. magazine with Anne V and walked the runway of Jeremy Scott during New York Fashion Week.
In March 2013, Irina Shayk walked the runway of Givenchy during Paris Fashion Week.
In 2014, Irina Shayk made her acting debut as Megara in the film 'Hercules'.
In 2014, Irina Shayk was the placard bearer for the Russian team during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.
In January 2015, Irina Shayk's relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo came to an end.
In October 2015, Irina Shayk became the new L'Oréal Paris International Spokesperson.
In spring 2015, Irina Shayk started dating American actor Bradley Cooper.
In 2016, Irina Shayk walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show while six months pregnant.
Sometime between August 2021 and February 2022, Models.com placed Irina Shayk on their list of the New Supers, with the latest date being February 2022.
In 2022, Models.com included Irina Shayk on their list of the 'New Supers'.