Leila Knight grew up in the East Bay area of Northern California. She learned her passion and talent for gymnastics at an early age, competing throughout middle school and high school, and finally coaching for eight years. Leila currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada and is making her mark in various aspects of the entertainment industry. Her involvement modeling with Hawaiian Tropics, and other international pageants has allowed Leila to travel the USA and the world. She’s got quite a portfolio, with appearances in numerous TV shows, movies, music videos and workout videos. Leila has also been featured on multiple magazine covers and has her fair share of spreads. Check her out in the newest Swimsuit USA 2015-2016 calendar as well.
This busy model/actress/stunt woman/poker player is also the founder and owner of Premiere Models and Talent Management, based out of Los Angeles. The budding company is quickly expanding and booking talented models and actresses across the country. Leila plans to continue expanding her modeling career internationally, all while growing in various aspects of the entertainment industry. This girl is on fire and she has the tenacity to make things happen, keep your eyes on her.
1. What’s your Ethnicity?
I am Persian, Libyan, and Turkish.
2. What’s your zodiac sign?
I’m a Capricorn, which everyone seems to tell me that I fit perfectly into that zodiac sign.
3. Where are you from originally?
I am originally from Danville, California, which is in the San Francsico Bay Area. I moved to Los Angeles for almost ten years, but now I reside in Las Vegas.
4. What did you like most about growing up in Danville?
I had some real quality friends there. When you live in cities like Las Vegas and Los Angeles, those are hard to find. So, I definitely had wonderful friends. Danville is also so clean, great weather, and a great place to raise a family.
5. What kind of mischief did you get into while growing up?
Oh my! I didn’t get into much trouble at school, (because I was pretty good at hiding it) [laugh], but my parents watched me like a hawk and caught everything I did. Just like any normal teen I experimented with alcohol, and being from the bay area smoking weed was inevitable, but those were all just things growing up and I’m blessed to be super healthy these days.
6. If you could have a super power, what would it be and why?
I would love to either fly, or be able to turn invisible. I would love to be a fly on the wall in different scenarios.
7. What’s your favorite hobby and why?
My favorite hobby is spending time with animals, and cooking. I adore animals and volunteer at many animal charities including PETA, which I have been a member of for over fifteen years. Cooking has always been a passion of mine. Ever since I was in fifth grade, I would make dinner for my family.
8. What’s your guilty pleasure?
I would have to say carbs. I love all carb; pizza, pasta, bread…yum! I also love desserts.
9. Who do you admire and why?
I admire my mother, she is extremely independent, a great person, taught me everything I know, and I really look up to her as a role model. Plus she’s in her fifties and in better shape than I am.
10.If you could change one thing in the world what would it be and why?
I would change the amount of violence that goes on. It would be nice if people could figure out a way to get what they want or convey a message without hurting people, especially innocent people and kids who have nothing to do with the issues that are causing the violence.
11. What’s one of your personal goals?
I would love to travel to as many countries in the world as I can. I love learning and experiencing new cultures and see how other people live. I travel to luxurious places at times, but it’s much more rewarding and an adventure when I go to third world countries. I am going on a mission to Tanzania, Africa to help the children in need.
12. What do guys compliment you on the most?
Well, since I can remember, I have always been known for having a bubble butt. I also have a six-pack that just will not go away. [laugh] Gymnastics your whole life will do that to ya.
13. What’s your favorite body part on yourself?
I do like having a very toned and strong core. Doing gymnastics my whole life and coaching for eight years definitely helped. It comes in handy and doesn’t look too bad either.
14. What do you look for in a guy?
Intelligence, family-oriented, motivation, loyalty, one who knows how to treat a woman like a princess, hard working, loves sports, loves to eat, (because I love to cook) [wink], and physically; I like athletic men with muscles who are also very tall. The bigger the muscles and the more dense they are the better. They have to be able to throw me around a little. [wink]
15. What’s the first thing you notice about a guy?
I don’t like men that come on too strong. That makes me feel like they just do that to every girl. I like guys that are shy at first and know how to court a woman. Confidence is important, but there’s a fine line between that and an ego. Basically, I like it when a man make me feel special even from the beginning.
16. What’s your ideal first date?
Definitely, something that involves the beach. Maybe doing some water sports, and then having lunch on the beach and watching the sunset. And if we could horseback ride on the beach…I would be in heaven. [smile]
17. What turns you on?
Someone who is genuine, loyal, funny, and of course tall dark and handsome. [smile] And as far as looks most important is muscles…the bigger the better.
18. What turns you off?
Bad teeth, negativity, laziness, unmotivated, huge egos and disloyal.
19. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
I can not stand it when people son’t eat properly. If you eat with your mouth open, slurp or if I can hear the food you’re chomping on…this is a major turn off and I will distance myself from you before I start to feel nauseous.
20. Who’s your celebrity pass?
I would have to say my celebrity crush is my fiance, Jose Canseco. [smile]
STATS:
Birthday: December 24
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 110lb
Measurements: 32D-24-36