Irina Sheik was born on January 6, 1986 in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia. Her Birth name was Irina Shaykhlislamova . Sometimes credited as Irina Shayk, she is a fashion model who has appeared on the covers of such magazines as Annabelle (Germany - May 2005), Jalouse (Greece - February 2006) and Bolero (Switzerland - June 2005). Most recently Irina has appeared in the 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue as one of the '07 Rookies.