London, Jan 15 : English singer Cheryl Cole has beaten Hollywood legends Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe to be named the most photogenic woman ever, in a new poll of 4,000 British women.

A spokesperson for Nikon, who commissioned the study to promote their new D300 camera, said: "Cheryl Cole was a clear winner and is loved by the nation for her looks, dress sense and friendly nature."

Others to make the top ten included Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Megan Fox. (IANS)