Irina Shayk Vs. Brooklyn Decker: How Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models ... - ABC News

February 15, 2011

New year, new style, same effect instant star.

Sports Illustrated has unveiled the cover of its swimsuit issue 2011. Russian model Irina Shayk lights on her knees in the sand, basking in the sun, filling now in the spotlight.

It is a natural position: the cover of SI Swimsuit Extravaganza annual report launched many careers, including model Christie Brinkley, Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum.

But it is easier to compare last year Shayk Brooklyn Decker, the swimsuit model SI ornate edition. The following is a breakdown of how they compare:

The age and background: Sheikh, 25, has Yemanzhelinsk, Russia. Decker, 23, was born in Ohio and raised in North Carolina.

Before the coveted cover SI: After winning a beauty contest in Russia in 2004 began a career in modeling Shayk. In 2007, she gave her first SI Swimsuit Issue in the magazine and has since been published in every issue of swimsuits. She is also a model for Lacoste, Guess, Armani Exchange and lingerie brand Intimissimi and LaPerla.

Decker began modeling after a shopping center in Charlotte, North Carolina discovered in adolescence. She first appeared in the SI Swimsuit 2006 and received more attention from the magazine in 2007 and 2008 before landing at the 2010th cover She also had a handful of concerts acting on television shows like "Ugly Betty "and" Royal Pains. "

What they said on the cover: Shayk on "The Today Show" this morning: I did not know me and landing on the cover of Sports Illustrated it was a total surprise to me. "I was shocked they were. Announced yesterday at the David Letterman show and I cried. "

Decker, on "The Today Show, February 9, 2010:" [It's] the equivalent of one model to win the Super Bowl MVP or ... I have no recollection of the blow for me, I do not remember .. and this is so good to know. - It is such a natural, organic beautiful moments "