Irina Shayk may be best known for flaunting her famous assets (and we’re not just talking about her lips) on the cover of Sports Illustrated. But besides being linked to one of the world’s leading soccer studs Cristiano Ronaldo, walking the Paris catwalk for Givenchy, and being the envy of every bikini-clad gal year-round, this Russian-born beauty has a few secrets of her own that she’s sharing exclusively with Celebuzz.

So test your Shayk skills: Who’s sexy celebrity figure does she wish she had? How long does it take her to look that good in the gym? And what is her favorite body part? Hint: it starts with a ‘b.’

1. You have one of the world’s most photographed — and enviable — bodies in the world. How do you stay in tip-top shape?
I work out a lot, but make it a point not to diet. I was lucky enough to inherit great genes from my parents that allow me to eat what I please, but I do prefer to eat healthy foods.

2. Walk us through your daily workout routine — what exercises work the best? How many days a week do you work out?
It all depends on my schedule that day. Sometimes I go to the gym early in the morning, but the best time for me to work out is in the afternoon. After I work out I go straight to Liquiteria to have some coconut water or fresh-squeezed carrot juice to keep me hydrated. I do another one hour work out in the evening at home with my trainer, usually around 7 p.m. My favorite workouts are boxing and jogging along the Westside Highway when the weather is nice. To me, the most important part of any training is finding the right motivation. Working out is always a positive way for me to get more energized.

3. What’s your favorite body part? What’s your least favorite?
My favorite body part to work out is my butt — as it’s very important for a woman. I’m 27 and I have to make sure that it will still be looking good when I’m 37! My least favorite body part to work out is my arms. I am a perfectionist and I am always very critical to myself, I even put pressure on my trainer to work me harder. When I am at the gym I always try to give everything I can to make it worthwhile.

4. What celebrity body do you admire?
I love to see beautiful and sexy people and get inspired to work out my own body. As for celebrities, I admire Sofia Vergara because she’s sexy and curvy. I prefer her type of body to skinny and bony women.

5. We just recently saw you on the Givenchy runway in Paris. Will we see more of you on the catwalk?
I was so excited to be a part of the Givenchy show — it was such an amazing experience and I feel very blessed to be able to do the work that I love. I meet so many talented people every day and it’s a great pleasure to participate in new big projects. The world of high fashion is a dream for every model and I will do my best to achieve as much as I can in it.

6. We are so used to seeing you grace magazine covers in your bikini. Is the catwalk a welcomed change?
Surprisingly enough, modeling swimwear and high fashion isn’t all that different. I have been lucky enough to work with [editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris] Carine Roitfeld and Mario Testino, who are some of the most significant and talented people in fashion, so I have been really lucky. I think that this business is all about who is supporting you and I have great team working for me and supporting my career. I actually feel just as comfortable doing high fashion as I do swim jobs.

8. How would you describe your sense of style?
In my normal life I like casual clothes. I very rarely wear high heels and don’t usually wear any makeup. I like to mix styles and I strive to look casual, yet elegant.

9. You have such an amazing career, but do you see yourself wanting to settle down any time soon and out of the spotlight?
I definitely would like to get married and have a big family with many kids one day. I think that there’s a right time for everything and when I feel that I am ready to settle down I will. For now, I love my work and what I’m doing and am still working towards reaching my full potential in this industry.

10. How would you describe your favorite date night?
To me, there is no such thing as a favorite date night. As long as you are with the person you love, then you can go or do anything and make it the perfect night.

11. Tell us your favorite things to do when you’re not on the runway.
I love reading, and if I have some free time I like watching movies and the National Geographic channel! I am very fond of history and love to read about the history of Russia. Right now, I have been reading a lot about designing clothing — it’s fascinating!

12. What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
I love to joke around make people laugh. When my sister and I get together we are constantly laughing and making fun of each other. She always says that if people saw me at these moments, they’d never believe their eyes.

13. You graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2011 and the following year passed the coveted baton to newcomer Kate Upton. What is the advice you gave her?
Kate is such a nice girl and a real sweetheart. She is doing really great and I wish her nothing but the best in her career.

14. Many models move on to successful acting careers. Is that in your future? What’s your perfect role?
I have thought about acting and had some propositions already! If I decided to go for it, my ideal character would be a Russian spy or a James Bond girl.

15. As you’ve grown in the industry, what’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
The best advise I ever received came from my grandmother. She is 86 years old now and is a hero of World War II. She is such a strong woman and always stays positive. When my father passed away she was supporting my whole family and showed me what true strength was and how you can achieve anything if you just believe in yourself. Whenever I find myself struggling or having a tough moment in life I always think of her and the things that she had to face during the war and it helps me remember to be brave and to stay strong like her.

What surprised you most about these Irina facts? Tell us in the comments below.

Floridians were treated to fashion industry’s best bikini bods as not one but two sexy models stepped out in skimpy swimwear this weekend. Splashing around South Beach, Sports Illustrated model Irina Shayk made heads turn in a very revealing thong bikini. The SI covergirl was joined by her bikini-clad bestie and current Victoria’s Secret Angel Anne Vyalitsyna. The beach babes were seen frolicking in the surf before retreating to the shade for some girl talk.

We wonder if they dished about Anne’s super hot boyfriend, Adam Levine!

Celebuzz recently caught up with Anne’s fellow Angels, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr and Adriana Lima, at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show where the VS beauties spilled about their sexy secrets. Check out our exclusive backstage interview below!

If you’ve got it, flaunt it!

Ashley Tisdale and models Irina Shayk and Anne Vyalitsyna channeled their inner beach bums and hit surf in teeny bikinis this week. Ashley, who was vacationing in Hawaii, shared a photo of herself relaxing by the sea with the caption, “What a beautiful day.” Meanwhile, Victoria’s Secret Angel (and Adam Levine‘s gal pal) Anne V tweeted a pic of herself and Sports Illustrated covergirl Irina “booty shaking” in Miami. 

So, whose cheeky bikini look reigns supreme? You tell us in the poll!

Is it just us or does there seem to be a wave of Hollywood beauties sharing sexy pictures on Twitter these days? From Selena Gomez‘s sexy bikini shots to endless racy pics of Rihanna, be sure to also check out some of the most risque Twitpics in the gallery below!

Floridians were treated some of the industry’s best bikini bods as not one but two sexy models stepped out in skimpy swimwear on Friday. Splashing around at South Beach, Sports Illustrated model Irina Shayk definitely made a couple of heads turn in a bandeau bikini. Meanwhile at a nearby beach, Victoria’s Secret stunner Doutzen Kroes sizzled in a sexy two-piece as she played in the sand with her 1-year-old son, Phyllon.

Although the models never crossed paths, there’s no doubt in our minds that their presence is the reason why we’ve been facing rising temperatures recently. So, who’s beach style reigns supreme? Check out our gallery of this year’s best bikini bods then sound off in the comments!

Doutzen, who is reportedly in town for the Winter Music Conference, was most recently seen showing off her beach body while filming a Victoria’s Secret commercial. The sexy Angel was seen with Transformers director Michael Bay, who was filming the VS models for an upcoming TV spot.

Celebuzz also recently caught up Doutzen, Miranda Kerr and Adriana Lima as they prepared to walk the runway for the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Watch the video below for our backstage interview with the VS beauties!

Talk about low-cut!

On Tuesday evening, Sports Illustrated cover girl Irina Shayk stepped out at a screening of the Hunger Games in NYC, and it reminded us of a recent outfit LeAnn Rimes was sporting in LA. Both ladies were rocking white, short-sleeved dresses that were very revealing. While both ladies went with up ‘dos, Irina mixed it up by rocking some red pumps, while LeAnn went with strappy gold heels.

Two sexy ladies, one sexy dress — but who looks best?

Sound off by voting in the poll!

Bikini season may soon be over but it doesn’t mean Irina Shayk still can’t flaunt her super fit bod!

Following the footsteps of Bar Refaeli and Gisele Bundchen, the Sports Illustrated model has been recently named Rampage‘s newest spokesperson — and the girl is looking fab! Changing from tight-fitting dresses to lacy lingerie, Irina shows off her curves in a new behind-the-scenes video from her Rampage shoot. Check it out above!

It seems like Irina also can’t get enough of Rampage’s new fall line.

“Rampage’s fall collection is beautiful and sexy – it has everything you need to transition your outfit from day to night,” she says of the brand.

Hopefully she’s already picked out something sexy to wear for boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo!

Cristiano Ronaldo’s main gal Irina Shayk was spotted working out in New York on Monday and flaunted her fabulous figure. The Russian born beauty stretched before heading off for an intense run.

Wearing a blue sports bra and yoga pants, Irina had her iPod in hand for her jog.

It takes work for the Sports Illustrated model to look that good!

Shayk, 25, has been dating soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo for a little over a year.

Irina Shayk is one knockout dog walker. The Russian supermodel took her adorable dog Caesare to a New York dog park on Friday afternoon for a little playtime.

She ran around in a strapless neon-colored dress and flip flops — as her pup played fetch. But it wasn’t all fun and games. Despite her supermodel status, she still had to “pick up” after the dog. Absent from Irina’s day out was her boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently on a tour of China with his football team Real Madrid.

Of course, Irina isn’t the only celeb taking care of their adorable pets. Across town, Amanda Seyfried played with her pup Finn on the set of The Wedding. She ran around the set in a floral mod dress and flip flops — as her pup chased after the tennis ball.

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Now this is one sexy couple! Ab-tastic soccer player and Armani underwear model Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted enjoying a day at the beach with Sports Illustrated model and longtime girlfriend, Irina Shayk.

Irina showed off her magazine cover-worthy figure in a teeny-tiny neon yellow bikini while her beau flashed his famous abs in nothing but short boardshorts. Irina’s body was clearly irresistible to Cristiano who was spotted repeatedly grabbing his sweetie’s tush as they played around in the waves.

Cristiano is probably best known as the Real Madrid soccer player who edged out David Beckham to become the world’s sexiest footballer. Supermodel Irina is famous in her own right for landing the coveted cover of the 2011 edition of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit magazine.

The couple prove that sexiness can bring people from different countries together: Cristiano is originally from Portugal while Irina hails from a small town in Russia.

Check out Cristiano’s commercial for Armani below.

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The 4th of July weekend is basically upon us, and Sports Illustrated cover gal Irina Shayk is putting every other lady who will be rocking a two piece while soaking up the sun on this vacation weekend to shame.

Showing off what exactly made her an international sensation, as well as soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo‘s girlfriend, Irina sizzles in a variety of different bikinis at a recent photo shoot for Bruno Banani’s Signature line.

Irina isn’t the only lady to look amazing in a bikini recently.

There have been tons of Hollywood ladies flaunting their hot bods. Check out the full compilation of the best bikini bods of 2011 below!

Who do YOU think has the best bod? Sound off in the comments!

Looks like Sports Illustrated cover girl Irina Shayk is spending some time in Spain for business and pleasure.

The gorgeous 26-year-old was busy launching the Xti 2011-12 shoe colleection at Ifema in Madrid, but only a couple days before she was spending some alone time with her main squeeze!On Saturday, Irina was spotted with her bf (and sexy soccer player) Cristiano Ronaldo while watching Real Madrid take on Hercules at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.

Sounds like a busy (but fun) weekend!

Check out all the photos in the gallery and tell us what you think of Irina’s look on our Facebook or Twitter!

Forget the little black dress: Sports Illustrated cover model Irina Shayk proved the neon yellow can be just as sexy (and just as versatile) as that old fashion stable when she rocked a hot mini dress at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday night.

Irina, 25, dazzled in a neon yellow Herve Leger bandage dress with beige accents along her chest. The model finished off the look with beige patent leather heels which made her legs look even longer and accentuated the nude colors on her dress.

Would you wear a neon dress? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Sports Illustrated‘ swimsuit issue cover model Irina Shayk got quite the shock on The Late Show with David Letterman.

It wasn’t until the 25-year-old Russian-born model appeared on Dave’s show that she found out she’d actually landed the coveted cover. ”There were 10 models there to do the Top 10 List,” a surprised Shayk said, “And nobody knows until the last minute who the cover will be. And then I saw it, and I couldn’t believe it.”

The hottie did pass along one secret to her favorable features: never dieting. “I do work out five times a week, but I’m never dieting. I try to be healthy because to be happy and healthy on the inside shows on the outside.”

Click here to see more pictures of Irina outside Letterman, and let us know what you think of her in the comments section.

The new issue of Sports Illustrated is finally here and Russian model Irina Shayk has won the coveted bikini-clad cover spot.

The 24-year-old model hails from Yemanzhelinsk, a small town in Russia, and has appeared in spreads for GQ, Glamour and Elle Spain. On the Sports Illustrated cover, the pouty-lipped beauty poses in skimpy pink and yellow bikini on the sunny sands of some warm beach. Must be nice to be so gorgeous! (Check out more swimsuit babes at Sports Illustrated‘s website.)

Irina also appeared in Kanye West‘s “Power” video. Watch the video after the jump.

Sports fans may recognize Irina – she is currently dating Portuguese soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo.

Although the cover was intended to be revealed on The Late Show with David Letterman at midnight on Tuesday, this year’s highly-anticipated cover was leaked when Rana Wardlaw snapped a photo of the Sports Illustrated billboard and posted it on Twitter.

“I saw it from my office window,” Rana tells the Huffington Post. “I work at a media agency called Starcom Worldwide. They unveiled the billboard for a few minutes to tape it for the Letterman Show and then covered it back up. I guess they didn’t cover it fast enough!” Oops!

Previous Sports Illustrated cover models have included Tyra Banks and Just Go With It‘s Brooklyn Decker.

Don’t forget to check out more sexy photos at Sports Illustrated‘s website.

What do you think of this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover? Sound off in the comments!

Photo Credit: Bjorn Iooss/Sports Illustrated; Raphael Mazzucco/Sports Illustrated.

Never mind the Sistine Chapel; if you truly want to marvel at a breathtaking artistic achievement, look no further than the newest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

SI models Jessica White, Julie Henderson, Irina Shayk and Brooklyn Decker submitted to the artist’s brush and had their fine forms adorned with fanciful decorations. And yes, while the designs don’t technically qualify as swimsuits, the results really can’t be argued with.

Of course, with that kind of canvas to work with, what artist wouldn’t be inspired to create a masterpiece? Click through our gallery of sexy Sports Illustrated body painting photos and see for yourself.