Shantal Monique

Shantal Monique

Starting her modeling career in 2011 after relocating from Washington state to Arizona, Shantal Monique built a notable portfolio through her extended work with Playboy before transitioning to independent content creation.

Early Career and Playboy

Born on April 2, 1989, in Seattle, Washington, Shantal grew up in a small town nearby before moving to Arizona at 19. She worked various jobs while pursuing modeling opportunities. Her break came through Playboy, where she was named Cyber Girl of the Week in November 2011 and Cyber Girl of the Month in May 2012. She went on to be named Playmate of the Month for Playboy South Africa in May 2014 and Playmate of the Year in 2015. A planned U.S. Playboy of the Month feature was reportedly canceled after she broke her hand in an accident. Her Playboy work included multiple pictorials and videos, among them "Arizona Dream" and "Lingerie Fantasy Babe Shantal Monique."

Work Beyond Playboy

Outside of her Playboy career, Shantal appeared in the film Piranha 3D (2010) and the short Silent Love Stories: Heart Beat (2012). She also modeled for lingerie catalogs, billboards, and brands including Ignite International. Of German and Swedish descent, the blonde model stands 5 feet 5 inches tall with a slim build and enhanced bust. She has no documented tattoos but has navel, nose, and other piercings.

Independent Content and Podcasting

Shantal transitioned to independent content through OnlyFans, where she produces exclusive material building on her established audience from her Playboy years. Her professional activities have expanded beyond traditional modeling to include co-hosting the podcast Coffee and Cleavage and maintaining a YouTube channel. She has also hinted at potential entrepreneurial ventures in beauty products, though no confirmed projects have been announced.

Current Status

Based in Los Angeles as of 2025, Shantal maintains an active presence across multiple platforms. Her years active in the industry span from 2011 through at least 2023, giving her over a decade of professional work in modeling and content creation. She keeps her personal life private, with no confirmed relationships or children. Her career arc represents a path taken by a number of former Playboy models who have moved from magazine work to self-directed digital content and media projects.