DUTCH MODEL KIM NOORDA

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Today we’re traveling to the Netherlands to meet Dutch model Kim Noorda. Kim is another jewel from the new breed of stunning young Dutch models that, like Doutzen Kroes or Marloes Horst, are poised to conquer the European world of fashion. Despite her youth, Kim is not a newcomer and she has already walked for Chanel, Christian Dior, Valentino, Prada, and Miu Miu and landed the cover of “Vogue” Brazil, Japan and Russia, “Madame Figaro”, “Marie Claire” Italy, “Elle”, and “Harper’s Bazaar”. What can I say? I think she’s really gorgeous. Here you are Dutch model Kim Noorda. Enjoy the article.....

Kim Noorda was born in Amsterdam on April 22, 1986. As it usually happens, she was discovered by chance in 2003. When Kim was only sixteen, famous Dutch talent scout Wilma Wakker spotted her in Kalverstraat, a street in her hometown. The truth is that Kim had never thought to become a model and what she really wanted was to become a doctor. Anyway, she wanted to graduate from High School and during the first two years she started working as a part-time model. Here you are Noorda’s data and measurements:

- Full name: Kim Noorda

- Birth date: April 22, 1986 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

- Height: 181 centimeters ; 5 ft 11 in

- Measurements: (EU) 84-61-89 ; (US) 33-24-35

- Hair color: blond

- Eye color: blue

- Dress size: 34 (EU) ; 4 (US)

- Shoe size: (EU) 39 ; (US) 8.5

- Agencias: Wilma Wakker Model Management, DNA Model Management, Viva Models, Why Not Models

In 2004, one year after her surprising discovery, Kim made her debut on the catwalk walking in Milan and Paris for Chanel, Jil Sander, Prada, and Miu Miu. Early in 2005 Noorda signed a contract to advertise Bulgari’s fragrance Omnia Crystalline and in February opened in New York Marc Jacobs’ Fall fashion show. Still in 2005 the Dutch model was included on style.com’s list of the top ten models for the Fall season, became the image for Salvatore Ferragamo’s Fall ad campaign, appeared on the Fall issue of “10” magazine and walked in New York and Paris for Anna Sui, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Kenzo, Valentino, and Yves Saint Laurent’s 2006 Fall fashion shows. In 2006 she extended her contract with Salvatore Ferragamo and in October Kim walked at Mayfair’s Cecconi restaurant for Roland Mouret’s Gap fashion show.

In 2007 Kim Noorda became one of the faces of Brazilian clothing manufacturer Cantao. In June she apperared in an editorial of “Vogue” Germany, in July opened in Paris Valentino’s couture Fall fashion show and in August landed the pages of “Vogue” France. After the Summer, the Dutch model starred Bottega Venetta’s Fall ad campaign alongside Annie Leibovitz and in October, she walked in Paris for Alexander McQueen, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, and Nina Ricci’s 2008 Fall fashion shows. In addition, she starred in a new editorial for “Vogue” France dressed in Nina Ricci’s designs.

In January 2008, Kim opened and closed Armani Privé’s fashion show in Paris. In March, Noorda closed Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall fashion show in Paris and walked also for Balenciaga, Chanel, Chloé, Hermès, Givenchy, Lanvin, and Nina Ricci. After that, the beautiful Kim appeared in the Spring issue of “Another Magazine” and starred in editorials for “Vogue” Spain and China. In July she walked in Paris for Armani Privé, Christian Dior, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Valentino’s Fall fashion shows, walked in Rome for Gucci’s resort show and starred in an editorial for “Dazed & Confused”. In August she landed the cover of “Harper’s Bazaar” UK and appeared in an editorial for “Vogue” Italy. The following month Kim opened in New York and London Nicole Miller and Todd Lynn’s 2009 Spring fashion shows closing in New York, London and Paris Yigal Azrouel, Todd Lynn, and Akris’ ones. In October, she starred in an editorial for “Flair” Italy dressed in couture designs, in November starred in editorials for “V” and “Vogue” Spain and closed the year appearing in an editorial for “Vogue” Germany and landing the cover of “Flair” Italy. This is what I would call a busy agenda...

Let’s move on. At the beginning of 2009 Kim Noorda replaced Freja Beha as Emporio Armani’s image. In January she starred in an editorial for “i-D” dedicated to Alexander Wang and, in February, landed the pages of “Vogue” Spain and closed in Milan Salvatore Ferragamo’s Fall fashion show. In April she appeared in an editorial for “Marie Claire” Italy and in July walked in Paris for Armani Privé, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, and Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall fashion shows. In September Kim closed in Milan Emporio Armani’s 2010 Spring show walking also for Hermès, Christian Dior, Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, and Yves Saint Laurent. In October Noorda landed the cover of “Elle” France, in November starred in a new editorial for “Vogue”, and in December landed the cover of “Cover”.

Kim hasn’t stopped working during the last years. In January 2010 the Dutch model walked in Paris for Armani Privé and Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring fashion shows and in February opened in London Margaret Howell’s Fall show closing Nicole Miller, Lacoste, Margaret Howell, and Akris’ ones. In March Noorda got back to “Marie Claire” and “Vogue”, and in April she wrote an article for “Vogue” about her struggle to achieve the kind of body demanded by today’s fashion industry. In June, Kim landed the covers of “Harper’s Bazaar” Spain and “Marie Claire” Italy, and in July walked in Paris for Armani Privé, and Christian Dior’s Fall fashion shows. Finally, in September she decided to skip that month’s Fashion Weeks to have a rest but returned to the catwalk in January 2011 walking for Christian Dior, Armani Prive, and Jean Paul Gaultier’s shows. In June Kim landed the cover of “Vogue” Mexico, in September landed the cover of “Marie Claire” Itay, and in October reappeared in “Vogue” Italy starring in an editorial with photographs taken by Steven Meisel.

Ok, I think we had enough about fashion shows and magazines. Let’s talk a bit about her likes and dislikes. Kim admits that she prefers photo shots to fashion shows. The reason is that fashion shows have such a tight schedule that models are not owners of their time. She deeply dislikes attending fashion parties and skips them whenever she can. As we said before, Kim wrote an article for “Vogue” about the time she fought against eating disorder and was in treatment trying to gain some weight. Kim recognizes that she learnt a lot from it and says that this experience made her stronger since now she better knows how to tackle the problem. About her future plans when her modeling career is over, Kim says that it’s a bit too late to start studying Medicine and she’s considering to study Anthropology since she had already done some courses related with this subject. To conclude with today’s post, I’ll leave a slideshow with Kim’s pictures and a couple of videos so you can see this stunning beauty alive and kicking. Best regards.

MERCEDES SCHMOLL ARGENTINIAN MODEL

Dear readers of SportandBeauty. Today’s article is going to be dedicated to Argentinian model Milagros Schmoll. She’s probably not as famous yet as the best international top models but, no doubt, she’s a rising star and one of the most promising young models in the fashion industry. Despite her youth, Milagros has large experience on the catwalk (she started modeling when she was only fourteen) and has worked for some of the world’s best fashion firms such as Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani, Nina Ricci, and Hugo Boss. She’s also starred in Jean Paul Gaultier’s “Classique” fragrance ad campaign and landed the pages of magazines like “Numèro”, “Marie Claire”, and “Elle”. Here you are Milagros. Don’t forget this beautiful freckled face...

Argentinian model Milagros Schmoll was born on April 27, 1989 in Buenos Aires being the second youngest of ten brothers. As it usually happens, she was discovered by chance. When she was fourteen, Milagros was discovered by an agent when walking to a cinema in her hometown. From then on, her life changed dramatically. Although she started modeling in 2004 Milagros made her catwalk debut in September 2004 when she walked in New York for Custo Barcelona, Nannette Lepore, Thakoon, and Vivienne Tam shows. In October 2005 Milagros walked in Paris for Lanvin’s Spring fashion show and in February 2006 she walked in New York she opened Alice Roi’s Fall fashion show and appeared in an editorial for “Vogue” France. In September, Milagros appeared in “Marie Claire” and starred Jean Paul Gautier and Tommy Hilfiger’s Fall ad campaign and finally landed the cover of the October issue of “Marie Claire” Italy.

In January 2007 Milagros Schmoll walked in Paris opening Jean Paul Galtier’s couture show. The following month, she walked for Hermès, Moschino, and Oscar de la Renta and walked in Milan closing Giorgio Armani’s fashion show. In July the Argentinian model landed the cover of “Elle” Argentina, opened Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall fashion show in Paris, and was selected to star in D&G’s Fall ad campaign. In September she walked in New York (opening Tuleh’s Spring show and closing Charles Nolan’s one) and Milan where she opened Giorgio Armani’s Spring show. Finally, in October, Milagros left One Model Management and signed a contract with Trump Management. Here you are Milagros Schmoll’s data and measurements:

- Full name: Milagros Schmoll

- Birth date: April 27, 1989 in Buenos Aires.

- Height: 175 centímetres ; 5'9"

- Measurements:(EU) 84-60-90 ; (US) 33-24-35

- Hair color: reddish blond

- Eye color: green

- Dress size: (EU) 36 ; (US) 6

- Shoe size: (EU) 39 ; (US) 8

- Agencies: Traffic Models, Bravo Models

Let’s move on. In February 2008 Milagros walked in New York opening and closing Charles Nolan’s Fall fashion show. She also walked in London opening Modernist’s Fall show and landed the cover of “Marie Claire” Italy. In May, Milagros landed the cover of “Elle” Argentina and in June she walked in Florencia for Diane von Furstenberg’s resort fashion show. In July, the model walked in Paris for Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix’s Fall shows, in September opened in New York Baby Phat’s 2009 Spring fashion show, and in December starred in an editorial for “Velvet” magazine. In 2009 she reappeared in “Velvet” magazine and walked in Paris for Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall couture fashion show.

En 2010 Milagros moved to London where she’s currently living with husband Manuel Maximino (they got married on October 15, 2010). She appeared in an editorial for “Vogue” UK, walked in London Fashion Week 2010 and starred in Lanvin’s commercial for H&M directed by Mike Figgis and intended for Europe and the US. In October, Milagros traveled to Paris to walk for Gaultier an Herme’s fashion shows. In 2011 the Argentinian model went on trudging the catwalk for Jean Paul Gaultier (January, July, and October 2011), and Nathalie Paris (October 2011). In 2012 Milagros worked again for Gaultier walking for the designer’s Spring couture (January), Fall ready to wear (March) and Fall couture (July) fashion shows. She also walked for Nathalie Paris in January (Spring couture show) and Kayne West and Hermes in March (Fall ready to wear shows).

Out of curiosity we can say that, besides being a successful fashion model, Milagros has also tried her luck in the big screen playing a role in “The September Issue”, a movie that portrays the production process of an issue of “Vogue” magazine. She seems to love the cinema industry and she would like to star in a movie. She’s also a blogger and runs her own site (www.milagros-schmoll.com). Talking about her hobbies she likes to go shopping, being with friends, listening to music (Radiohead, Pablo Honey, the Bends,) and the smell of perfumes. Talking about men, Milagros says she pays attention to their eyes and hair and about the places she has been to, she highlights Honk Kong since, according to her, it’s an amazing place. To conclude today’s post I’ll leave a slideshow with some pictures of this beautiful Argentinian model and a couple of videos so you can see her alive and kicking. Best regards.

CANADIAN MODEL IRINA LAZAREANU

Dear readers of Sportandbeauty. In the fashion world we’re used to talking about drop-dead gorgeous models. It’s not the case today (at least for my likes). Today’s article is dedicated to the Romanian-born Canadian model Irina Lazareanu. We can’t say Irina is extremely pretty and charming. Moreover, I think she looks like a hippie rather than like a professional model. Is this the reason why she was so closely befriended with Pete Doherty and Kate Moss? It’s been always said that birds of a feather flock together.... In spite of that, Irina Lazareanu has walked for many of the best fashion designers such as Chanel, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Shiatzy Chen, Anna Sui, Lanvin and Versace and reached the status of muse of some others like Nicolas Ghesquière and Karl Lagerfeld. Ok, let’s get going.

Irina Lazareanu was born on June 8, 1982 in the Romanian Region of Transylvania. When she was only fifteen, her family moved to Canada and settled in Montreal’s Saint-Hubert neighborhood in the area of Quebec. In 1995 Irina moved to London to study ballet at the Royal Academy of Arts. However, her career as a ballerina came to an abrupt end due to a knee injury. At the age of fifteen, and while studying ballet in London, Irina met musician Pete Doherty at a party in Shepherd’s Bush becoming his muse and lover. For sure this Doherty will ring the bell as he later became Kate Moss’ boyfriend.

In 1999 Irina entered a casting process and signed a contract with Montreal’s Giovanni model agency in order to make some money to pay her rent. However, during the first years of her career she was almost completely focused on music. Irina and Pete got along well and she get actively involved in Doherty’s band (the Babyshambles) traveling in the Shamblemobile during Babyshambles’ 2004 tour. The rumor was spread that she had performed as a drummer for the band but it seems that it wasn’t true. Anyway the worked in close cooperation and Irina helped Doherty to write the song "La Belle et la Bête" which was included in the album “Down in Albion” and whose video clip featured Kate Moss. Here you are Irina’s data and measurements:

- Full name: Irina Lăzăreanu

- Birth date: June 8, 1982 in the Romanian Region of Transylvania

- Height: 176 centímetres: 5'9.5"

- Measurements: 81-63.5–89 (EU) : 32-25-35 (US)

- Hair color: brown

- Eye color: brown

- Dress size: (EU) 34: (US) 4

- Shoe size: (EU) 37: (US) 7

- Agencies: Giovanni Model Management Montreal, Storm Models London, Marilyn Agency Paris and New York, Why Not Model Agency Milan, UNO Barcelona

It was her friendship with Kate Moss that launched Irina stardom when she was personally chosen by Kate to land the pages of “Vogue” Paris and, later in 2007, to become the image of Kate’s successful clothing line Topshop. Since then, Irina popularity rose exponentially breaking the record of runway shows in a season. In July 2004 Irina opened Anne Valerie Hash’s FW couture show in Paris and walked also for Chanel. In 2005 she wrote the music for the movie “The Passenger” directed by her former boyfriend Francois Rotger and started to work together with Sean Lennon in a folk music album titled “Some Place Along the Way”. In addition, she was chosen by Kate Moss to star  in “Extravagance de plumes”, an editorial for “Vogue” France.

In January 2006 Irina landed the cover of “Vogue” Italy and opened Anne Valerie Hash’s SS couture show in Paris. In February she closed Marc Jacobs’ FW show in New York and walked in Paris and Milan for Prada, Christian Lacroix, Miu Miu, and Yves Saint Laurent. In March and May she appeared in editorials for “Vogue” Italy and “Numéro”. In July Irina opened and closed Chanel’s FW couture show in Paris and gets her video clip “Strange Places” released by Fashion TV. In September she was considered by Fashion TV as the new fashion it-girl and walked in Milan and Paris for Burberry, Marni, Fendi, Alexander McQueen, and Dries van Noten’s SS shows. Finally, in October she appeared in editorials for “Vogue” Italy and Japan and “W”.

2007 was also a frantic year for Lazareanu. At the beginning of the year she became the image of Chanel’s Paris-Monte Carlo collection and in February announced that she was to work with Sean Lennon and Pete Doherty to record a version of Dylan’s “Girl from the North Country”. In March the model appeared in editorials for “Harper’s Bazaar” (together with Jessica Stam), “Vogue” Italy (wearing couture dresses), and”L’Uomo Vogue” together with Sean Lennon and Yoko Ono. In April Irina starred in editorials for both “Harper’s Bazar” and “Vogue” Japan and in May she was chosen by Kate Moss to advertise her clothing line “Topshop” mainly composed of tight jeans and trimmed jackets. In the month of July Irina and Pete Doherty were chosen by Roberto Cavalli as the images for Cavalli’s men and women fashion collections. What I don’t understand is why a fashion designer like Cavalli chose Doherty as the image of his collection… Still in July Irina appeared in an editorial for “V” and in September she opened 3.1 Phillip Lim’s 2008 SS show in New York and appeared again on the pages of “Vogue” Italy. Finally, she opened in October John Galliano’s 2008 SS show in Paris.

At the beginning of 2008 Irina starred Saks Fifth Avenue’s ad campaign together with friend Hye Park. In February she opened Y-3’s SS show in New York, closed Anne Valérie Hash’s show in New York and walked also for Akris, Chanel, John Galliano, and Yohji Yamamoto. In June, and again in Paris, Irina walked for Anne Valérie Hash, Christian Dior, and Chanel’s FW shows and in July landed the cover of “MIXTE” and starred Sonia Rykiel’s Fall ad campaign. In October Irina starred and editorial for “Marie Claire” Italy and in December was considered as “model of the month” by “Vogue” Japan. In January 2009 Lazareanu walked for Christian Dior’s SS couture show in Paris. During the following months she appeared in a number of editorials for “Vogue” Japan (March), “Vogue” Italy (May), “Vogue” China (June) y “Vogue” Germany (August). In addition she posed for the Fall issue of “Pop” and landed the cover of the Winter issue of “QVEST”. Finally, and in New York, the Canadian model opened Y-3`s SS show and closed Ruffian and Emanuel Ungaro’s.

It seems that in the last years Irina has slowed down the pace a bit. During 2010 and 2011 she walked in Paris for Anne Valérie Hash’s SS couture show and Charlotte Ronson, Maison Martin Margiela, and Vivienne Westwood’s FW ready-to-wear shows. She also appeared in a number of editorials for “Marie Claire” Italy (May 2010), “Marie Claire” (October 2010), and “W” (November 2010), “Flaunt” (April 2011) and landed the cover of “Flare” alongside Tiiu Kiuk and Arlenis Sosa (January 2011) and “Cover” (February 2011). She also starred ad campaigns for brands such as MAC and Rick Owens (Summer 2011) or Selected (Fall 2011). Already in 2012 Irina walked for Vivienne Westwood Red Label’s SS show and starred ad campaigns for The Kooples.

BRAZILIAN MODELS MICHELLE ALVES

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Back to one of our most successful series, the bunch of articles dedicated to Brazilian models, today we’ll be presenting you one of the most beautiful of them all, Michelle Alves. Throughout her career, Brazilian model “Michelle Alves” also known as “The Body” (like Elle McPherson and Gisele Bundchen) has graced more than one hundred magazine covers, has walked for Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce&Gabbana or Calvin Klein, and starred in ad campaigns for Valentino, Christian Dior, Escada, Ralph Lauren, and Michael Kors Swimwear. ¡Ah, I almost forgot that she’s also a member of the exclusive Victoria’s Secret Angels team! Dear friends here you are Brazilian model Michelle Alves, aka “The Body”.

The daughter of an engineer and a lawyer, Michelle Alves was born on September 19, 1978 in Londrina, Parana, Brazil. Before moving to Sao Paulo to pursue a career in modeling, Michelle studied civilian engineering at Londrina State University. Michelle has always claimed that she was very good at school, almost a nerd. She’s not only a good student but also a polyglot since she fluently speaks Portuguese, Italian, French, and English. Here you are the data and measurements of this stunning Brazilian beauty named Michelle Alves:

- Full name: Michelle Alves

- Date of birth: September 19, 1978 in Londrina, Brazil

- Height: 179 centimeters : 5'10.5"

- Measurements: (EU) 86.5-63.5-89 : (US) 34-25-35

- Eye color: green

- Hair color: brown

- Dress size: (EU) 36 : (US) 6

- Shoe size: (EU) 39 : (US) 8.5

- Agencies: Elite Model Management New York, IMG Models London, IMG Models Milan

Having more than fifteen years of experience on the catwalk, Michelle Alves has already overcome the status of an average model to become a personality, a fashion icon, a regular name on the best-dressed lists, and a regular face on the red carpet of the most exclusive social events such as the Oscars Awards ceremony. Michelle rose to fame after being photographed by Steven Meisel for the cover of “Vogue” Italy and has been on the limelight for quite a long time since then. After her pictures were published, she started receiving interesting contract offers including a number of ad campaigns for Valentino, Christian Dior, Emporio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, DSquared, GAP, Escada, and Missoni.

Since then, Michelle Alves has been in front of the cameras of the world’s best fashion photographers such as Steven Klein, Peter Lindbergh, Mario Sorrenti, Ellen Von Unwerth, Bruce Weber, Craig McDean, Jean Baptiste Mondino, Gilles Bensimon, Walter Chin, Matt Jones, Paul Wetherell, Patrick Demarchellier, Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, and the legendary Richard Avedon, just to quote only some of them. Throughout her career this chameleonic Brazilian model has landed more than one hundred magazine covers including “Vogue”, ”Elle”, “ L’Officiel”, “Marie Claire” France, “Esquire”, and “Harper’s Bazaar”, and has appeared in editorials for “I-D”, “Numéro”,” 10”,”POP”, “Flair”, “V”,” V Man”, and “W”.

Michelle appeared in the worldwide recognized Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2002 and 2003 and walked in two editions of the Greatest Show on Earth, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. In addition, she has also worked for Victoria’s Secret catalogues and appeared in “Sexy” the book published to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the lingerie giant. Besides working for magazines and catalogues, Michelle has also starred in countless ad campaigns for brands like Valentino, Christian Dior, Escada, Ralph Lauren, Missoni, Miss Sixty, Michael Kors, GAP, Emporio Armani, Michael Kors Swimwear, and AKRIS and starred in the commercials for Yves Saint Laurent’s Cinéma fragrance.

For the last years, the gorgeous Michelle has also been a regular face on the catwalks worldwide. She has walked for the most important and prestigious brands and designers such as Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Diane Von Furstenberg, Balenciaga, Christian Lacroix, Versace, Fendi, John Galliano, Alberta Ferreti, and Ralph Lauren. Talking about her private life we’ll say that she’s currently married to Guy Oseary, Madonna’s manager, with whom she has three children (Oliver, Mia, and Levi). Michelle lives in Los Angeles, likes doing pilates and her favorite saying is “Don’t leave for tomorrow what you can do today”. I fully agree with Michelle and that’s why we didn´t want to leave this article for tomorrow. To conclude today’s post I’ll leave a slideshow with some pictures of Michelle and a couple of videos so you can see this Brazilian bombshell alive and kicking. Best regards.

CRISTIANO RONALDO PORTUGUESE SOCCER SUPERSTAR

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Today we are receiving the visit of someone who has already appeared in our blog but who deserves an entire post for himself. He’s a sportsman, a football star, and one of the hottest and most desired men in the world. He’s from Portugal and throughout his career has played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United and Real Madrid. Risk a guess.... You’re right. Today I’m going to write about the life of Cristiano Ronaldo, today’s most handsome and sexiest football player. Here you are a shirtless Cristiano when playing for Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in Madeira on October the 5th 1985 to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro. Cristiano has an elder brother, Hugo, and two sisters, Elma and Liliana Catia. Liliana is a singer and in the Portuguese stages she’s known as Ronalda. The name of Ronaldo is relatively rare in Portugal and it seems that Cristiano was also named after the US president Ronald Reagan from whom his father was a great admirer. Cristiano Ronaldo started kicking a ball at the age of 3 and when he went to primary school his passion for football was already obvious. As a child his favourite team was Benfica Lisbon although later he would play for their rival Sporting Lisbon. At the age of 8 Cristiano started to play football for Andorinha an amateur team where is father was a kitman. By 1995 Cristiano had already become famous in Portugal and the two Madeira’s top teams, CS Maritimo and Nacional, wanted him in their ranks. Finally Nacional pulled it off but Cristiano was soon transferred to Sporting Lisbon.

Cristiano joined a bunch of Sporting’s young talented players at Alcochete, Sporting’s football factory, where he received first-class training and became the first Sporting’s player to play for the under-16, under-17, under-18 and first team within the same season. In the summer of 2003 he came to the attention of the manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, when Sporting Lisbon beat Manchester United 3 to 1 in the inauguration of the new Lisbon’s stadium Alvalade XXI. His performances in that game was so impressive that United’s players spoke to Ferguson about a possible bid to transfer Ronaldo from Sporting to Manchester United. Manchester United would finally sign Cristiano for a fee of £12.24 million. The fact that David Beckham was poised to depart to Real Madrid speeded the negotiatons considerably. Since his arrival in Machester Cristiano wore the number 7 on his shirt, a number that belonged to some of the greatest United legends such as George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona or David Beckham.

When in the pitch Cristiano is quite often in a bad mood. He’s been sent off several times for different reasons: unsporting gestures to rival’s supporters (Benfica’s supporters received a one-fingered gesture during a Champions League game), pushing rivals in the throat or hitting then with his head. Perhaps the most famous incident took place during the quarterfinal of the 2006 World Cup between England and Portugal where Cristiano got involved in Rooney’s sending-off by complaining aggressively to the referee. After this incident this popularity dropped a little. Cristiano moved to Spain's giant Real Madrid where he is by far the highest-paid player of the team. Don’t worry, the one trying to console Cristiano is Luiz Felipe Scolari the coach of the Portuguese national team. Are there any volunteers amongst the girls to help him?

Out of the pitch Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t go unnoticed. He’s a fashion icon and in 2005 participated in the ad campaign for Pepe Jeans alongside model Jessica Simpson. Cristiano has opened his own boutique with the name of CR7 in his hometown of Funchal on the Island of Madeira selling t-shirts and jeans for men and clothing, handbags, necklaces and belts for women. Cristiano has entrusted his sisters to run the business.

About his love affairs no doubt that Cristiano is the number one. In addition to numerous parties and flirts he’s also had some more or less well known love stories so far. What is true is that all her girlfriends have something in common. He seems to like big-breasted girls. According to British newspapers Cristiano Ronaldo started a relationship with British actress Gemma Atkinson in January 2007. Although Cristiano was apparently dating Gemma for almost 7 months there are no pictures of the “alleged” couple together. This led some people to think that Gemma Atkinson made up the story to boost her career.

Before starting his relationship with Gemma, Ronaldo dated a sexy Portuguese model named Merche Romero. Merche was quite a bit older than Cristiano. By the time they started seeing each other Merche was 30 years old. An experienced woman that now conducts a show on Portuguese TV.

Alter breaking up with Gemma, Cristiano was photographed kissing Bipasha Basu (an Indian star from Bollywood) during the World’s Seven Wonders show held in Lisbon. Back in India Bipasha said everything was a misunderstanding and that the picture had been taken from the wrong angle. Looking at the picture I wouldn't be that sure.

Cristiano met Mirella Grisales at a party in Miami and both started a relationship that only his professional commitments were able to cool. After that, Mirella, a Colombian bombshell, posed half-naked for the Spanish magazine Interviu and said that she captivated Cristiano with her butt. After Mirella the Portuguese dated a Spanish girl, a gorgeous one by the way. She was Nereida Gallardo a girl from Majorca that was studying to become a dietist and combined her studies with her work as a nurse in a center for the elderly. Nereida y Cristiano met at the beginning of the year 2008 in Majorca, Nereida’s hometown, and it seems they had a very close relationship. So much so that if it wasn’t for Cristiano’s commitments, that force him to travel from one country to another, it could be said they were inseparable. Se was often spotted in the stands supporting Cristiano and he used to send her kisses when scoring a goal. In the event that something could go wrong sooner than expected and wishing to make some money, Nereida appeared on the pages of the Spanish magazine Interviu as Mirella did before. The affair didn't last for long and after breaking with Nereida Cristiano was said to be dating Letizia Filippi.

In the Summer of 2009 Cristiano Ronaldo was seen in a disco accompanied by Paris Hilton and a rumour was spread that they were enganged in a relationship. After that it was said that Cristiano was involved in an affair with American socialite Kim Kardashian but currently he seems to have found love with Russian model Irina Shayk. Things are in full swing for Cristiano and Irina and it seems they will soon get married but nothing can be said taking into account Ronaldo's love backgrounds. Best Regards.

POLISH SUPERMODEL MAGDALENA FRACKOWIAK

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Today we’re traveling to Poland to meet one of the most promising fashion models of our days, Polish supermodel Magdalena Frackowiak. Born in Gdansk in 1984, Magdalena began treading the catwalk in 2006. Since then she has participated in countless fashion shows. She has walked for the most prestigious designers such as Just Cavalli, Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Christian Dior, Elie Saab, Carolina Herrera, Givenchy, and Jean Paul Gaultier and starred in ad campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, and Oscar de la Renta. She’s a regular face in the most important fashion magazines and has landed the pages of "Vogue", "Harper's Bazaar", "i-D", and "Numéro". Besides, she’s also one of the gorgeous Victoria’s Secret angels and walked in the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Here you are Magdalena Frackowiak, a Polish angel.

Polish model Magdalena Frackowiak was born in Gdansk on October 4, 1984. When she was only sixteen, Magdalena’s mother sent some pictures to a model contest organized by a model agency in Warsaw. Magdalena won the contest and came to the attention of talent scout Darek Kumosa from Model Plus. This is the way she was discovered. After winning the contest the Polish Model got her first paid assignment for “Machina” magazine although her big break came in the early 2000,s. In April 2006 Magdalena landed her first magazine cover for “Glamour” Italy and started to make a name for herself in the fashion world. In September she landed the cover of “Elle” Poland and in October opened Yves Saint Laurent’s 2007 spring fashion show in Paris being considered by Style.com as one of the most promising models of the season. Here you are the data and measurements of this gorgeous Polish model:

Full name: Magdalena Frackowiak

- Birth date: October 4, 1984 in Gdansk, Poland

- Height: 180 centímetres : 5'11"

- Measurements: (EU) 84-61-89 : (US) 33-24-35

- Hair color: light brown

- Eye color: brown

- Dress size: (EU) 36 : (US) 6

- Shoe size: (EU) 39 : (US) 7

- Agencies: Unique Models Denmark, Modelwerk, DNA Model Management, Next Company, View Management Spain, Chic Management, ModelPlus, Wilhelmina Nova Models Munich, Elite Model Management Milan, Elite Model Management Paris

In February 2007 Magdalena appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” China and closed in Milan and Paris Alessandro Dell’Aqcua’s and Christian Dior’s Fall fashion shows. In March and May she appeared in editorials for “Harper’s Bazaar” and “Vogue” China and Germany, in June landed the cover of “Flair” Italy, became the image of Ralph Lauren and was photographed by Craig McDean for Christian Dior’s lingerie ad campaign. In August the Polish model landed the cover of “Vogue” Italy (together with Bielorrusian model Maryna Lynchuk) where she repeated again starring an editorial in September. Already in September Magdalena Frackowiak opened Sue Stemp’s, Luca Luca’s, Pucci’s, and Nina Ricci’s 2008 Spring fashion shows in Milan, New York and Paris closing Sue Stemp’s, J.Mendel’s, Just Cavalli’s, Balenciaga’s, and Costume National’s ones. In Octobre Magdalena left Next Paris and New York and moved to Elite Paris and DNA Management and put an end to the year appearing in a couple of editorials for “Vogue” France.

2008 was a frantic year in Magdalena’s career. At the beginning of the year she extended her contract with Ralph Lauren and became the image of Alessandro Dell’Acqua. Already in January she appeared in an editoral of “Vogue” Japan and walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Givenchy’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s, and Valentino’s Spring fashion shows. In February Magdalena closed in New York and Milan Malo’s, J.Mendel’s, and Fendi’s Fall fashion shows and landed again the pages of “Vogue” Italy. In March the Polish model appeared in an editorial of “i-D” and in April was granted the status of top model by “Vogue” France. In May Magdalena appeared in an editorial of “Allure” and opened Christian Dior’s resort fashion show in New York . Immediately after that, she landed the cover of “10”. In July she walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Christian Lacroix’s, Christian Dior’s, Chanel’s and Givenchy’s Fall Winter fashion shows and in August appeared in an editorial of “Interview” (featuring Gucci) and starred in Oscar de la Renta’s, Ralph Lauren’s, and Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s ad campaigns. In September she appeared in editorials for “Vogue” UK and “i-D” and walked in New York, London and Milan for PHI’s, Julien McDonald’s and Gianfranco Ferré’s 2009 Spring fashion shows closing Proenza Schouler’s and Jil Sander’s ones in New York and Milan. In October Magdalena landed the cover of “Vogue” Germany and editorials for “Vogue” France and Japan and in November she starred in editorials for “Vogue” Japan and “V” and posed for the winter issue of “Pop”.

2009 was also a very busy year for our friend Magdalena. In January, and for the third time, she appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” Japan, walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Givenchy’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s and Valentino’s 2010 Spring couture fashion shows and became the image of Kenzo. The following month Magdalena opened in New York, Milan, and Paris Matthew Williamson’s, Blumarine’s, Lanvin’s, Louis Vuitton’s, and Sophia Kokosalaki’s Fall fashion shows closing in London and New York Julien Macdonald’s, Alexander McQueen’s, and Sophia Kokosalaki’s ones. In April she appeared in editorials of “Vogue” Japan and “Numero”, in May landed the covers of “Numéro” and “Vogue” Russia and in June Magdalena reappeared in a new editorial for “Vogue” France. In July the Polish model returned to the catwalk to walk for Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Givenchy’s, Elie Saab’s, and Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall couture fashion shows. In September Magdalena starred in editorials of “Vogue” China and “Harper’s” Bazaar, opened in Paris Alexander McQueen’s, Viktor & Rolf’s, and Elie Saab’s 2010 Spring fashion shows and closed in New York and Paris Carolina Herrera’s, Costume National’s and Elie Saab’s one. To put an end to the year she signed a fragrance contract with Gianfranco Ferré’s “In The Mood For Love”.

At the beginning of 2010, Magdalena signed a fragrance contract with Givenchy’s “Eaudemoiselle”, appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” Italy and walked in Paris for Chanel’s, Givenchy’s, Elie Saab’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s and Christian Dior’s Spring couture fashion shows. In February she landed the covers of “Dazed & Confused” and “Vogue” Russia, in March appeared in an editorial of “Numéro”, opened in Paris Stella McCartney’s Fall fashion show and closed Haider Ackermann’s one. During the Summer, the Polish model closed Christian Dior’s Fall couture fashion show in Paris , appeared in editorials of “Numéro” and “Allure” and became the image of Lanvin. In September she opened Carolina Herrera’s 2011 Spring fashion show in New York and closed Giorgio Armani’s one. In October Magdalena landed the cover of “Vogue” Korea and appeared in the fall issue of “Numéro Homme” and the cover of the winter issue of “Muse”. Finally in November she walked in the greatest show on earth, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

In 2011 Magdalena got off to a good start appearing in the renowned Pirelli calendar photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. Already in January, the Polish model opened Elie Saab’s Spring fashion show in Paris , walked also for Christian Dior’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s, Armani Prive’s, and Chanel’s ones and became the image of Blumarine. In February Magdalena closed No.21’s and John Galliano’s Fall fashion shows in Paris and Milan and in the following months appeared in editorials of “Numéro” (March), “Vogue” Italy (April), and “Vogue” Spain (June). In September she opened Diesel’s Black Gold 2012 Spring fashion show in New York and closed Dolce & Gabbana’s one. Besides appearing in so many fashion magazines and shows Magdalena also starred (together with Baptiste Giabiconi and Sebastien Jondeau) in Karl Lagerfeld’s video for Hogan. To conclude today’s post I’ll leave a slideshow with some pictures of Magdalena Frackowiak and a couple of videos where you can see this Polish stunner alive and kicking. Best regards.