Leianna Kai was born and raised right here in sunny California, but her heart will always be further west in Hawaii. This talented model and singer’s exquisite looks come from a special blend of Hawaiian, Portuguese, Italian and Irish. Having only started to model two years ago, it’s truly astonishing how fast her star has skyrocketed, creating an extremely full calendar. Even though it’s a challenge juggling her full-time job as a personal banker with her budding modeling and singing career, Leianna still manages to have a little fun, even making time for the occasional rendezvous. If the RUKUS readers had their way, all their deposits would be with Leianna.
1. What’s your Ethnicity?
I’m blessed to be Hawaiian, Portuguese, Italian and Irish.
2. What’s your zodiac sign?
Aries. Yes, I’m very feisty.
3. Where are you from originally?
Born and raised a California girl and currently in L.A.
4. What did you like most about growing up in California?
Disneyland! (laugh) And the beach.
5. What kind of mischief did you get into while growing up?
I’m the youngest of 5 but 6 including myself so I will admit I was pretty spoiled and I was kind of a trouble maker. In my early teens I would never be home, I wouldn’t tell my parents where I was, and I ditched school occasionally. (laugh) Although, I wasn’t as bad as some kids.
6. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
The craziest thing I’ve ever done would probably be when my closest girlfriends and I were 18 in our freshman year at college and my parents were out of town, it was a rainy Saturday and we were bored so we hired a male stripper to entertain us. (Laugh) There are so many memories and so much fun.
7. What’s your favorite hobby and why?
My favorite past time would definitely be singing. I’ve always been the little performer of the family. I started singing when I was about 4 years old or maybe even younger when I discovered the little Mermaid and wanted my voice to sound like hers. I would rewind it over and over until my family wanted to kick me out. (laugh) Just kidding. Until this day I’m still an aspiring singer/performer.
8. What’s your guilty pleasure?
My guilty pleasure would have to be shopping. I buy bras by the pound!
9. Who do you admire?
I admire Marilyn Monroe because she defines sexy, intelligence and talent all in one.
10. What’s one of your personal goals?
A personal goal is to be an award winning music artist.
11. What do guys compliment you on the most?
Hmmm, I think they compliment me most on my eyes and smile.
12. What’s your favorite body part on yourself?
I think I have nice feet.
13. What’s your least favorite body part on yourself?
I hate my legs.
14. What do you look for in a guy?
Honestly I love guys that are dorky and intelligent and can fix everything for me! I wouldn’t have it any other way.
15. What’s the first thing you notice about a guy?
The first thing I notice about a guy is if they dress well. I love when guys wear express clothes or guess clothes! As long as they don’t dress better than me.
16. What’s your ideal first date?
My ideal first date would be having some yummy Mediterranean food from my favorite hole in the wall spot “Janets” take it home grub and watch a good movie. After the movie we could chitchat and get to know each other. (laugh) What can I say I’m a simple girl.
17. What turns you on?
It turns me on when a guy takes control.
18. What turns you off?
It turns me off when a guy is super quiet and never has opinions!!
19. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
I hate when I have to repeat myself! I feel like I have to scream sometimes.
20. Who’s your celebrity pass?
Michael Buble is my ultimate crush. I will always wish I just had one night with him. (laugh)
STATS:
Birthday: April 13, 1986
Height: 5′ 3″
Weight: 105 lbs.
Measurements: 32-24-32