Quick Info
| Profession | Model |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 06/01/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Yemanzhelinsk, Russian SFSR, USSR |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Irina Sheik |
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| Full Name | Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova |
| 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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Family
| Father | Valery Shaykhlislamov (coal miner) |
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| Mother | Olga (kindergarten music teacher) |
| Siblings | Sister - Tatiana Petenkova (runs an NGO) |
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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. |
| International Career Start | 2007 |
| Major Milestones |
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| Modeling Brands | Worked with prestigious fashion houses including Versace, Valentino, Mugler, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Victoria's Secret, Calvin Klein, Armani, Givenchy, L'Oréal, Agent Provocateur, Max Mara, Alberta Ferretti, Guess, Lacoste, Replay, and Triumph |
| Magazine Covers | Featured on covers of Vogue, Elle, Grazia, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Esquire UK, Harper's Bazaar, and Marie Claire across multiple editions and international versions |
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
| 1. Irina grew up in Russia before relocating to Mexico for her modeling career. | |
| 2. She started learning piano at six and pursued music for several years. | |
| 3. Her family faced financial hardships after her father's passing when she was 14. | |
| 4. Initially aspiring to be a teacher or lawyer, she found her calling in modeling. | |
| 5. She won the Miss Chelyabinsk 2004 beauty pageant, which kickstarted her modeling career. | |
| 6. She became the first Russian model to feature on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. | |
| 7. Irina has actively participated in various campaigns addressing social issues and children’s needs. | |
| 8. She was discovered by a modeling agency scout while accompanying her sister to beauty school. | |
| 9. Early in her career, she worked as a catalog model in Germany earning €1000 per assignment. | |
| 10. She appeared in Kanye West's music video for Power. |