EXCLUSIVE: You don't mess with Naomi Campbell! Aspiring model Luo Zilin SACKED for 'unprofessional conduct' amid antics with Vladimir Doronin
By SARA NATHAN
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The aspiring model seen frolicking with Naomi Campbell's ex-boyfriend has been fired by her management firm for 'unprofessional conduct' and an 'unacceptable work ethic'.
British supermodel Naomi, 42, mentored Luo Zilin, a former Miss Universe China, on her reality show The Face.
But MailOnline today revealed how Luo, 25 - also known as Zi Lin - is reportedly dating Naomi's former love, Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin - with the couple seen passionately embracing on the Spanish party island of Ibiza.
And Neal Hamil, President, MIX Model Management NYC, confirmed that he ended the model's contract last week.
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What WILL Naomi say! Russian businessman Vladimir Doronin smooches his rumoured new love, Chinese model Luo Zilin in the Ibiza sunshine.
Happy couple: Vladimir Doronin cuddles up to Luo Zilin outside a stunning villa on Saturday.
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Mr Hamil said: 'Zi Lin's contract with MIX Model Management NYC was terminated last week due to ongoing unprofessional conduct and unacceptable work ethic.
Luo Zilin was seen sprawled on top of Vladimir as they enjoyed a sunshine break in Spain at the weekend.
And the couple were pictured sharing an intimate embrace.
A source said: 'It's fair to say that Luo and Vlad met through Naomi, it's really unprofessional of Luo and it's not great behavior on Vlad's behalf.'
Meanwhile, model Jocelyn Chew, who joined Luo Zilin on 'Team Naomi' on The Face, today tweeted her rage, saying: 'I'm completely shocked/disgusted W my 'teammate' Zilin. Never judge a book by it's cover. #truecolors love you @naomicampbell '
Naomi and Vladimir's relationship faltered as businessman Vladimir, 50, became a firm fixture on the New York social scene.
Just weeks ago, Vladimir - who is still married to his Russian wife Ekaterina with whom he has a teenage daughter called Katia - was pictured lounging alongside Naomi-lookalike, Miami model Jazzma Kendrick,
Steamy: Luo Zilin straddles Vladimir Doronin as they soak up the sunshine on the Spanish party island of Ibiza.
Close: Vladimir Doronin and Luo Zilin, a former Miss China, get cosy by the Mediterranean.
Lean in: Luo Zilin reaches in a for a kiss from Vladimir Doronin.
Straddling: Luo Zilin straddles Vladimir Doronin as they lie by the sea in Ibiza.
He has now joined good friend Leonardo DiCaprio on a European tour.
The good pals are now together in Venice, where Vladimir joined Oscar nominee Leo, 38, and his rumoured new girlfriend,Victoria's Secret model, Toni Garrn.
Last month, a New York source told MailOnline about Naomi and Vladimir: 'It’s incredible, they were talking about babies and marriage before Christmas and they were so in love, so it’s quite shocking that things have gone downhill so fast.
‘Vlad has always been quite serious and a hard-working businessman,' said the friend who went on to claim that the billionaire is still just as hard-working - but is 'enjoying the celebrity lifestyle' and being a part of the 'It Crowd'.
Luo, who stands at a statuesque six-feet-tall, was born in Shanghai, China, and was crowned Miss Universe China in 2011.
Luxury: Vladimir Doronin and Luo Zilin are on holiday together in Ibiza. The couple are seen here on a speed boat.
Giggle: Luo Zilin shares a laugh with rumoured new love Vladimir Doronin.
She went on to appear on Oxygen modelling reality show, The Face, created by Naomi, in which Naomi competes against fellow supermodels to find a winning model to launch on the fashion world.
She was the last girl standing on Team Naomi and was a runner-up on the show.
Last month, Vladimir was joined by another mode,l Jazzma Kendrick, 23, off the shores of Miami, and the couple looked cosy.
Jazzma, who had donned a purple bandeau bikini and baseball cap, lay near him as they soaked up the sun.
Mentors: Naomi Campbell poses with Luo Zilin, whom she picked for her reality show The Face. Luo has now been seen kissing Naomi's ex, Vladimir Doronin.
Crowning glory: Luo Zilin won Miss Universe China in 2011. She went on to appear on reality show The Face.
Striking: Luo Zilin appeared on Naomi Campbell's TV show, The Face, earlier this year. She was the last standing member of Team Naomi and finished as runner-up.
Hugs: Naomi Campbell hugs her girls on Team Naomi on The Face - including Luo Zilin.
Reality: Luo Zilin cuddles up to her fellow wannabe models on The Face.
However, the leggy model – who even posted a picture of herself walking down a runway doing the ‘Noami (sic) Campbell Walk’ – was forced to post a series of tweets angrily denying any romance with the businessman.
She wrote: ‘No, I’m not dating Vlad, No, I’m not his ‘side chick’, no, didn’t f**k, No, I’m not an escort, nor have I ever been.’
And yesterday, the statuesque model, who is often seen out on the town in trendy South Beach, added: ‘I will never understand why ppl be mad for no reason??? Can someone explain?'
Meanwhile, Naomi looked more than happy as she got to work alongside Erin O'Connor and Caroline Winberg in London last month, and after five years with Vladimir, the ‘split’ looked the furthest thing from her mind.
Page Six had reported: 'Naomi and Vlad have broken up, and he's been out partying in New York.'
One big family: Vladimir Doronin, his estranged wife, Ekaterina Doronin, his daughter Katia, turned up to support Naomi Campbell at her Fashion For Relief Haiti show in London in February 2010. Vladimir and Ekaterina have made no plans to divorce.
We see you! Vladimir Doronin and Luo Zilin seen on holiday together on the island of Ibiza.
Naomi and Vlad have a complex relationship, and sometimes break up and make up. In many ways their relationship is like a business arrangement.'
'Naomi brings glamour to his hotels and properties, and he treats her extremely well. But they spend a lot of time apart due to work commitments.'
The last time Naomi and hotel and property mogul Vladimir were pictured together was on Miami Beach in March.
A spokesman for Miss Campbell declined to comment.
Raging: Model and contestant on The Face Jocelyn Chew said she was disgusted by her teammates's actions.
Curvy: Miami model Jazzma Kendrick is friends with Vladimir Doronin and was seen soaking up the sun on his yacht.
Before the split: Brit supermodel Naomi Campbell and Vladimir Doronin at a Unesco charity gala in Duesseldorf, Germany, in November 2011.
Busy: Naomi meanwhile was seen filming in London last month month for her TV show The Face
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