I actually started modelling when I was about eight years old, and then, when I went to high school, I stopped to concentrate on schoolwork because I was in an accelerated program, so it was just really time for me to sit down and focus on my studies.

Shanina Shaik

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Everyone has something unique about them. by Shanina Shaik

Everyone has something unique about them.

unique

I like doing Zumba. I only do it like, once a week. If I did it m... by Shanina Shaik

I like doing Zumba. I only do it like, once a week. If I did it more often, I would be very skinny.

zumba skinny would-be

I do believe that models should be older now. You tell girls to go and catwalk and be sexy, but some of these girls have never even experienced their first kiss, so they don't understand how to be like that.

sexy girl believe

I'm actually more confident when I'm tan. by Shanina Shaik

I'm actually more confident when I'm tan.

If I wasn't doing modeling, I'd like to study child psychology. by Shanina Shaik

If I wasn't doing modeling, I'd like to study child psychology.

psychology study children

No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart. by Shanina Shaik

No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart.

good good-heart heart beauty

Look after yourself from within, and your beauty will shine throu... by Shanina Shaik

Look after yourself from within, and your beauty will shine through on your skin.

shine yourself look beauty

When I was 17, my mum thought it would be a good idea to compete in a modeling television show. It was hard for me to book jobs in Australia at this time, being that my look was so different. Even though I didn't win, I was given a modeling contract with New York Models, so I flew to New York as soon as the show was finished.

good look me time

When I was little, I always wanted to be a model. by Shanina Shaik

When I was little, I always wanted to be a model.

model little always wanted

I'm pretty healthy, so I eat a lot of vegetables and fish. But I'm a huge sweets fan. It's really bad. I love ice cream and cookies and cake and all that stuff. So on the weekends, I will definitely indulge.

fish bad cake love

I like my natural lip color a lot. So everything that I do with my lips is just trying to find products that enhance it a little.

find lips color trying

Being culturally ambiguous and having to deal with bullying made... by Shanina Shaik

Being culturally ambiguous and having to deal with bullying made me strong and independent.

being me bullying strong

I like to do a mix for my workout because I find that when you do the same workout, you get bored of the gym, and also, it's great to shock your body.

great you gym body

I like to get up every day around 8:30 or 9. If I'm not working,... by Shanina Shaik

I like to get up every day around 8:30 or 9. If I'm not working, probably around eight.

every-day get day like

Find the foods and workouts that make you feel great. Everyone's... by Shanina Shaik

Find the foods and workouts that make you feel great. Everyone's different. Find what works for you.

everyone feel great you

I try to eat mostly vegan. by Shanina Shaik

I try to eat mostly vegan.

mostly eat try vegan

I'm a big fan of moisturisers and facial serums. by Shanina Shaik

I'm a big fan of moisturisers and facial serums.

big-fan fan big facial

My mother is Lithuanian Australian, and my father was born in Singapore, but he is Pakistani / Saudi Arabian.

singapore born mother father

I really enjoy living in New York, but I don't enjoy the weather... by Shanina Shaik

I really enjoy living in New York, but I don't enjoy the weather so much!

new enjoy new-york weather

I always condition my ends, and I love Mane and Tail. It's so amazing. It leaves a film of moisture and just gives great texture.

amazing great always love