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.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.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 !!!
Murph46 | Dec 22, 2012, 12:03 PM EST
Can tell she's Irish,she has nice shamrocks
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.
anglo-norman | Dec 14, 2012, 05:26 PM EST
Good for you Rosanna.
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!!!
hunter933 | Sep 14, 2012, 09:06 PM EDT
She's too old to care about.
seanomelb | Sep 14, 2012, 09:04 PM EDT
Jacer sure loves himself (or is it herself) I think you should discard that cheval mirror.
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*
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.
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!
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.
seanomelb | Sep 13, 2012, 08:02 PM EDT
In some Islamic states Happyhippo.
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.
seanomelb | Sep 13, 2012, 06:48 PM EDT
I wonder why some people find nudity a problem.Maybe they need to see a therapist.
markday | Sep 13, 2012, 04:07 PM EDT
Jansenism, where is thy sting?
JBRAFTREE | Sep 13, 2012, 03:00 PM EDT
Cillowen, it's been years for him for that, he can only pant and grin.
cillowen | Sep 13, 2012, 02:24 PM EDT
is she heff's new screw
handsome68 | Sep 13, 2012, 02:00 PM EDT
To Whom It May Concern: I take it you didn't like my Comment sine it hasn't appeared. I only write the way I see it, of course.
oneadamtwelve30 | Sep 13, 2012, 01:42 PM EDT
who cares?? Its the GERMAN version why not American?? She is hot enough.. the media Sucks in all countries.. I swear..
franner | Sep 13, 2012, 12:30 PM EDT
Now that we've seen The Sun, no need to buy Playboy! And she's not completely naked .......
ballyhip | Sep 13, 2012, 12:05 PM EDT
Ah yes, out come the knives. Where are the Magdalene Sisters or even Anthony Comstock when you need them? Funny how Irish morality seems to only begin from the waist down. Actually, at 28 she is late to do this. As someone in his 70's, I say good luck to her (and I've seen better) and I'm sure she will use that UCD degree later.
fuerte181 | Sep 13, 2012, 11:57 AM EDT
She is beautiful and I'm proud to call her Irish. Playboy is by far the classiest adult magazine. This boosts her career and her bank account.
Proud Canadian2 | Sep 13, 2012, 11:51 AM EDT
It just goes to show that Ireland has some of the best looking ladies in the world. Good on Ms Davison.
Irishphotograph | Sep 13, 2012, 10:52 AM EDT
What a shame! She could have been a good role model for young teenage girls. But she is obviously corrupt enough to sell her body and dignity for cash. When your looks fade you will have nothing to show but shame.
Nicoletta | Sep 13, 2012, 10:51 AM EDT
Ireland continues its fall from grace. Sad.
Gray Ghost | Sep 13, 2012, 10:23 AM EDT
Yes - that's some claim to fame. I'm sure we are all proud of her for this terrific achievment.
miamicanes | Sep 13, 2012, 10:22 AM EDT
“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.” I just love this comment from her. It used to be, "Yes, I did it naked but it was done tastefully" That comment used to be used fifty years ago when people were condemning the models as something else. Hey, nudity is nudity and I could care less. I would love to see a model say, "Of course I did it for the money." Case closed and no excuses.
Gypsies | Sep 13, 2012, 09:59 AM EDT
Doesn't even look like her. The de burghs will do anything to keep in the spotlight..
thetint | Sep 13, 2012, 08:23 AM EDT
Of what possible interest is this to the Irish diaspora? Lowest common denominator.
Jamcelt | Sep 13, 2012, 08:02 AM EDT
Good luck to her. She does the country proud. Plus, she ain't bad looking, either.