[custom_adv] Manyonok was regarded one of the country’s top emerging talents as she starred for her local club in Vladivostock, Russia. [custom_adv] But after she scooped top prize in a regional bueaty pageant offers came flooding in for her to ditch the kneepads and carve out a career on the catwalk. [custom_adv] She was regarded as an exciting prospect as a teenager but also stood out on the court because of her looks. “She is both an athlete and a beauty!” [custom_adv] But when Alisa won the regional Miss Primorye beauty pageant in 2013, that put her on a different path altogether. [custom_adv] She is now a top model, with a beautiful face and stunning figure, specialising in lingerie, swimwear and fashion. [custom_adv] And Alisa has attracted thousands of followers on social media and internet forums where her photoshoots inevitably go viral. [custom_adv] Her fans are not only fascinated by the girl’s looks but also by her name, Alisa, which is unusual in Russia. [custom_adv] he recently took two awards in the prestigious Supermodel International contest that took place in Thailand's capital city of Bangkok. Alisa was voted the most photogenic model of all the participants and ended up as the overall runner-up. [custom_adv] And last year she was a popular entry in the Miss Russia beauty contest, winning contests including Miss Beautiful Body, Top Model of Russia and Miss Talent. [custom_adv] Netizen Igor Lamyr commented: "She is wonderful, she looks so sensual", while another anonymous netizen added: "Great job! She is both an athlete and a beauty!"