"Cristiano shows great patience"

Posted Tuesday, October 22, 2013 by Marca.com

Irina Shayk has reached the dizzy heights of the front cover of 'Sports Illustrated' and has worked with top photographers like Testino. Her relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, which has been well contained in her professional life, only adds to her legendary status as a top model with an eye for business. She currently divides her time between her first venture into cinema, designing her second collection of swim wear and her debut as a 'Vogue' cover girl.

On the subject of her relationship with Ronaldo, who she met "through common friends", she said: "We've been together for more than three years and I'm enjoying my relationship! He's great support. He's always by my side and knows how to make me happy. He understands me perfectly and also understands my work, which is very important for me. I love my profession and travelling, so I need my partner to understand what I'm doing and give me strength to do it".

"Just like any other woman, I want to have children, a family and loads of animals. But you can't plan these things. The right time has to come and you never know when that will be".

"I can sometimes be a demanding person and Cristiano is really patient dealing with my personality. So I also try my hardest to offer him all my support when he needs it".