Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Irina Sheik |
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| Full Name | Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Islam |
| Ethnicity | Volga Tatar (from father's side) and Russian (from mother's side) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 55 Kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | South Ural State College, Russia |
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| Degree | A Degree in Marketing |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Tattoo | On her left ankle: In memory of her paternal grandmother |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends |
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Family
| Father | Valery Shaykhlislamov (coal miner; died of pneumonia) |
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| Mother | Olga (kindergarten music teacher) |
| Siblings | Sister - Tatiana Petenkova (runs an NGO) |
| Children | Daughter - Lea de Seine (with Bradley Cooper; born in 21 March 2017) |
Career
| Debut | She made her film debut in 'Hercules' (2014) portraying the character Megara. |
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| Awards |
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| Modeling | Irina became the face of several renowned fashion houses and persisted as a leading model in the industry. Notably, she has worked for brands like Givenchy, Versace, Calvin Klein, and more. |
| Social Impact | She actively partakes in social welfare initiatives, including starting a children's hospital in her hometown and becoming a brand ambassador for charity organizations. |
Favourites
| Film | Match Point (2005) |
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| Food | Pelmeni |
| Subject | Literature |
| Beverages | Coffee, Tea |
| Author | Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| Book | Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| Makeup Product | Marc Jacobs Beauty Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter |
| Assets/Properties | $1.963 million one-bedroom at 166 Perry St New York |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/irinashayk/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/IrinaShayk/ | |
| https://x.com/theirinashaykv |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Irina grew up in Russia before relocating to Mexico for her modeling career. | |
| She started learning piano at six and pursued music for several years. | |
| Her family faced financial hardships after her father's passing when she was 14. | |
| Initially aspiring to be a teacher or lawyer, she found her calling in modeling. | |
| She won the Miss Chelyabinsk 2004 beauty pageant, which kickstarted her modeling career. | |
| She became the first Russian model to feature on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. | |
| Irina has actively participated in various campaigns addressing social issues and children’s needs. |
