“When I was 17, my mum thought it would be a good idea to compete in a ...” — Shanina Shaik Quote

“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.”

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

“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.”

“We shouldn't be put out to pasture just because we've reached somebody's idea of retirement, which was certainly happening in Australia, and I think elsewhere as well.”

“Per capita, I would say that Australia has more biomimetic projects going than many other countries I've been to.”

“My end goal in life is the spend six months of the year in Long Island and the second it gets a little too cold, I go to my future house in Australia and I spend the summer there.”