Charlie Riina (born Ania Krosinska) is a Polish-born Canadian

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and

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. Riina moved to

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at a young age.

Career

Riina was twice Miss ''

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'', and was also crowned Miss

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. After appearing on the cover of ''

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) in 2011, she has been featured twice on Playboy's online version, and she has appeared on the cover of Playboy's

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editions. Riina earned the title of "Playmate" (featured as the centerfold in the magazine) on more than one occasion, and she was named "Playmate of the Year" for

in 2016. In 2015, Riina was featured in ''

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'', ''

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'', and '' FHM'', including a multiple-page feature in the special international edition "Girls of FHM". In 2016, she was featured in ''

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'', and was also featured as '' Sports Illustrated's'' "Lovely Lady of the Day". In 2017, Riina was featured in Lifestyle for Men magazine. Riina's acting credits include ''

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'' (2017) and All-In (2012).

Politics

Riina has been active in

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politics in the Toronto area under her given name, Ania Krosinska. In 2016, Riina stood in a provincial by-election under the name Ania Krosinska in the riding of in the Scarborough-Rouge River with the minor right-wing Trillium Party. Riina placed last with 36 votes (0.14%). In

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, Riina stood for federal office, contesting the riding of Humber River--Black Creek with the right-wing Peoples Party of Canada. Riina placed 5 out of 7 candidates with 402 votes (1.1%).

Electoral record

Federal

Provincial

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Riina, Charlie Living people Canadian female models Year of birth missing (living people) Polish emigrants to Canada