Irina Shayk – Biography, Facts & Life Story
| Nickname | Irina, Irina Sheik |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 37 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | January 6, 1986 |
| Real Name | Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova |
| Profession | Model, TV Personality |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Birthplace | Yemanzhelinsk, Russia |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 35-23-35 inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hobbies | Reading, Spending time with friends, Writing funny poetry, Exercise, Shopping |
Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova aka Irina Shayk (born on 6 January 1986) in Yemanzhelinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. She is a Russian model.
Career
Shayk received global recognition when she appeared as the first Russian model on the cover of the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Models.com ranks her as an “Industry Icon”.
Irina, the daughter of a Muslim father Valery Shaykhlislamov, a coal miner, who is half-Russian half-Volga Tatar, and Olga, a Russian Orthodox Christian mother who converted to Islam because of marriage, a kindergarten music teacher. She has an older sister named Tatiana Petenkova.
At age six, she learned piano. She joined a music school at age nine and studied there for seven years. She managed both the piano and sang in the choir since her mother wanted her to study music. Her father died of difficulties of pneumonia when she was 14, leaving her family with little money. Her mother worked two jobs to provide for the family.
After high school, Shayk studied marketing. However, later instead entered beauty school with her older sister. While there, a person from a local modeling agency who was touched by her beauty noticed her. She took part in the “Miss Chelyabinsk 2004” beauty contest, which she won.
Shayk won the Glamour Spain Awards for Best International Model of 2010. In 2011, she won the Marie Claire Prix de la Moda Awards for Marie Claire’s Model of The Year. She also won the Glamour Women of the Year Awards for Women of The Year in 2014.
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Irina Shayk Career
Profession: Model, TV Personality
Known For: Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007
Debut:
Film: Hercules (2014)
TV: Ready to wear – Autumn/Winter (2005)
Net Worth: $20 million approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Valery Shaykhlislamov
Mother: Olga Shaykhlislamova
Sister: Tatiana Shaykhlislamova
Marital Status: Dating
: Tom Brady (football player)
No. of Children: 1
Daughter: Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper
Past Relationships:
Bradley Cooper (2015)
Cristiano Ronaldo (2010)
FAQs
Who is Irina Shayk?
Irina Shayk is a Russian model, tv personality, born on 06 January, 1986 in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia.
How old is Irina Shayk?
Irina Shayk is 37 years old as of September 2023.
How tall is Irina Shayk?
Irina Shayk is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).
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