• Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk have emerged as the latest celebrity couple to watch.

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk have emerged as the latest celebrity couple to watch. (Photo : YouTube/Lehren Hollywood)

Actor Bradley Cooper, 40, and Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, 29, have hit it off well and seem poised to bring their relationship to the next level.

"The Hangover' actor and the former Sports Illustrated model recently spent the summer holiday in the picturesque island of Capri in Italy. Photographs of Cooper and Shayk kissing and cuddling in the island getaway have been widely circulated.

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After the couple's European vacation, Cooper lost no time in showing Shayk the places where he grew up, and has introduced her to family and friends. Cooper's mother Gloria had welcomed Shayk into the family fold immediately.

The lovestruck Philadelphia-born actor and his sexy commercial model-girlfriend have started apartment-hunting in New York City, Star Magazine reported. The Big Apple's vibrant energy appeals to the celebrity couple.

Prior to venturing into the competitive world of modeling, Shayk was a simple village girl, a coal miner's daughter who planted tomatoes and potatoes in the family garden in order to eat. She was discovered by modeling agent Guia Jikidze.

Shayk saw modeling as a good way to help her family. Today, Shayk is a highly sought-after model who has modeled for fashion brands including Victoria's Secret, Guess, and Via Spiga.

Shayk's latest campaign is for Spanish label XTI, Mirror reported. Her shoots for various show-stopping fashion brands flaunt not just her beautiful face but her hourglass figure.

Cooper and Shayk have recently ended their respective relationships with other celebrities. The "Silver Linings Playbook" and "American Hustle" actor had called it quits with British actress-model Suki Waterhouse.

On the other hand, the current toast if the modeling world just ended a long-term relationship with Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo.