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First Irish woman on the cover of Playboy is former Miss World Rosanna Davison - PHOTOS

Dublin beauty says posing nude during two-day shoot was liberating

JAMES O'SHEA,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

Published Thursday, September 13, 2012, 7:29 AM

Updated Thursday, September 13, 2012, 12:41 PM

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Rosanna Davison becomes the first Irish woman on the cover of Playboy

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PHOTOS - check out this slideshow of Rosanna Davison

A former Miss World, Dublin born Rosanna Davison has become the first Irish woman to pose nude on the front of Playboy Magazine.

The 28-year-old blond, who is currently in New York City, stripped off for the two-day photo shoot in Mauritius earlier this year for the October cover issue of German Playboy.

“I actually found it very liberating,” Davison said about the shoot. “It felt very natural to be naked, it was a shame to put on my clothes at the end of the day.”

International fans of the Irish model may be disappointed however, as the revealing photos are only available in the German edition of the famous magazine.

The UCD grad has insisted she was delighted with the photos, telling the Irish Sun they are both elegant and classy.

“I’m thrilled that it was tastefully done – something I would have been insistent on.”

“It was an experience I really enjoyed in the end. Everyone from my boyfriend Wes to my family have been supportive since I made the decision,” she continued.

PHOTOS - check out this slideshow of Rosanna Davison

The daughter of Irish singer Chris De Burgh, Davison spoke about how she knew posing naked would be a big risk for her career.

“I’m a big believer in taking opportunities in life and pushing boundaries. Ultimately, when I’m old and wrinkly, I’ll have shots like these to look back on”.

The Dublin beauty revealed her ambition to meet the original Playboy, Hugh Hefner.

“No I have never had the honor of meeting Mr Hugh Hefner, I have watched “Girls of the Playboy Mansion” and all those shows.

“One day it would be wonderful to meet him and go to one of the famous parties in the grotto,” she laughed.

For the X-rated images, click here to read the Irish Sun article.

PHOTOS - check out this slideshow of Rosanna Davison

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STEVENSTAR | Feb 19, 2013, 09:27 AM EST

@@@@handsome68 | Dec 21, 2012, 11:21 AM EST WE DONT HAVE DUNKIN DOUGHNUTS IN IRELAND THNKFULLY .. WE TEND TO SHY AWAY FROM THESE BIG AMERICAN MULTINATIONAL PLASTIC COMPANIES AND SUPPORT OUR OWN HOME GROWN FAMILY RUN BUSINESSES WHICH ARE NOT ALL ABOUT CORPORATE GREED AND $$$ ..... :) AS FOR HER GETTIN HER TITS OUT FOR A FEW $$$$ FOR WHAT TO GO AND BUY SOME NEW HANDBAGS ?? .... SHE MAY HAVE MONEY AND FAME BUT I DOUBT SHE HAS MUCH CLASS... WHICH AS WE ALL KNOW MONEY CAN BUY YOU HANDBAGS ROSEANNA DEAR BUT NEVER CLASS !!!

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Murph46 | Dec 22, 2012, 12:03 PM EST

Can tell she's Irish,she has nice shamrocks

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handsome68 | Dec 21, 2012, 11:21 AM EST

The $500,000 or so she will likely get will amount to about $250,000 or so after taxes. That should be enough for the hospital and psychiatrists' bills. Might leave her with enough for a coffee from Dunkin Donuts.

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anglo-norman | Dec 14, 2012, 05:26 PM EST

Good for you Rosanna.

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STEVENSTAR | Dec 12, 2012, 08:24 PM EST

THAT LOSER WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR PUBLICITY .. GOD LOVE HER..... PUT YOUR CLOTHES ON DEAR AND DONT SELL YOUR SOULD TO SOME TRASHY AMERICAN RAG AND GET A PROPER JOB!!!

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hunter933 | Sep 14, 2012, 09:06 PM EDT

She's too old to care about.

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seanomelb | Sep 14, 2012, 09:04 PM EDT

Jacer sure loves himself (or is it herself) I think you should discard that cheval mirror.

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jacersagain | Sep 14, 2012, 07:39 PM EDT

I don’t find nudity a problem in private. I’ve gone ‘nude’ many a time in my former homes or on holidays in hot countries and especially in bed and find it liberating in those circumstances. But in public? No way, never mind having my beautiful body splashed on the pages of a less than glossy magazine like Playgirl. No amount of money would make me do it… do it… do it. Really. Really really *MAS*

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bogsidebunny | Sep 14, 2012, 07:25 AM EDT

"Dublin beauty says posing nude during two-day shoot was liberating" Not so accorting to the Irish newspaper: The Enening Herald's interview with ROSANNA Davison; who has revealed that "she was urged to do her risque Playboy shoot by her mother and father. Mum, Dad and maybe the devil made me do it." She's playing the "coy" lass act for the Home (Irish/Catholic) audience. Bet she'll love the BIG paycheck, however. Another Irish hypocrite heard from.

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YoungPike | Sep 14, 2012, 06:06 AM EDT

It has always baffled me how a cringeworthy freak like Chris de Burgh could father such a beautiful woman!

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Esmeralda | Sep 14, 2012, 04:04 AM EDT

I lost the little respect I had for this ex-Miss World when she complaint Ryanair had included foreign staff on the nude calendar and did not only have Irish staff in the calendar. An exhibitionist and self-obsessed about her own Barbie-like looks it is only "normal" she would expose herself in Playboy! Who cares anyway.

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seanomelb | Sep 13, 2012, 08:02 PM EDT

In some Islamic states Happyhippo.

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Happyhippo | Sep 13, 2012, 07:29 PM EDT

Why do all religions have a problem with the naked body, in Islam they even have to wear the Burka and cover their ankles,it would take a hell of an ankle to get me turned on.

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seanomelb | Sep 13, 2012, 06:48 PM EDT

I wonder why some people find nudity a problem.Maybe they need to see a therapist.

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markday | Sep 13, 2012, 04:07 PM EDT

Jansenism, where is thy sting?

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