Cover Girl
She is recognized for her appearance on countless magazine covers, and in the 2007 and 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. After winning the 2004 'Miss Chelyabinsk' beauty pageant, a scout recommended Shayk pursue a career as a model, and in 2005 she moved to Paris.
In 2007, she became the face of Intimissimi (a role she had until 2009) and gained international recognition as a 'rookie' in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.