Shanina Shaik

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.

Don't shampoo your hair every day.

Bringing exercise bands, ankle weights, and a jump rope is a great way to work out while you're traveling. You can find amazing workout videos online to help with your training.

I love music and wish I could sing!

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

I was bullied in high school because I looked different.

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.

Everywhere I go, I travel with Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Brightening Serum + Concealer, M.A.C. In Extreme Dimension Lash mascara, and Nars' tinted moisturizer.

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.

You know how people put toothpaste on breakouts? Same with Vegemite. I've done it before, and it works.

Manuka honey is really great if you've got a breakout.

Vegas is the best place to go out. You can't stay more than two nights, but everything is so big and grand.

If I want to do a contour, Tom Ford's Shade and Illuminate is great. It also feels really nice on the skin and looks really natural.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

I try to eat mostly vegan.

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

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.

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

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

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