Maria Sharapova - I Feel Pretty (HQ)

"I Feel Pretty" is a critically acclaimed 2006 television advertisement for Nike starring Maria Sharapova in her first appearance as spokesperson for the brand. Directed by Czech director Ivan Zacharias, the ad was filmed on location at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, the streets of New York City, and the city's Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was released in the run-up to Sharapova's appearance in the 2006 U.S. Open.

The music, of course, is by Leonard Bernstein, from his celebrated stage musical, "West Side Story". Sharapova went on to win the 2006 U.S. Open, and continues to act as a celebrity spokesperson for the Nike brand.

The 60-second version of the ad has some minor differences, the most prominent being the ending: when Sharapova slams the blazing-hot return ace, there is absolute silence in the stadium. Then the voice of the stadium's lady announcer calmly recaps the court action as the crowd starts to clap and the Nike Swoosh symbol and the tagline "Just Do It" are insouciantly superimposed on the video.

Excellent vid. For more details, see Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_(advertisement)

For more Maria pics & vids, see:
http://sumerian.yolasite.com/maria.php
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• Maria
• Sharapova
• Pretty
• Nike

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Somebody gave this multiple award-winning advert a 1-star rating. My, my. Is somebody feeling a little jealous of Maria Sharaopva's all-around resounding success, perhaps? Tsk, tsk.

". . . and I pity any girl who isn't me tonight."