Ursula Mayes was born on a military base in Seoul, South Korea. She came to the United States with her parents at age 6. Her exotic look is a combination of Korean from her mother and German/Native-American from her father. You may recognize Ursula as suitcase girl #5 from NBC’s hit show Deal Or No Deal. She has also appeared on Minute To Win It during their special Christmas episode week. Ursula has made appearances in some skits on Jay Leno’s Jaywalking. She has also done her share of magazine spreads for countless magazines around the world. If you’re a gamer, you’ll see her as the cover model and star of Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights. Ursula is now touring with and hosting for the XDC (Xtreme Drift Circuit), a professional drift series. And the list goes on… This is just a snapshot of the star that is Ursula Mayes and this star is definitely shining bright with no signs of burning out anytime soon.
1. What’s your Ethnicity?
Half Korean (mother) and half Native-American & German (father).
2. What’s your zodiac sign?
Leo.
3. Where are you from originally?
Fairfax, Virginia. Although, I was Born in Seoul, South Korea and moved around everywhere my whole life being a military brat.
4. What did you like most about growing up in Korea?
What I liked most about growing up in Korea was how different life is there compared to America. From food, culture, schools, fashion, music, etc.
5. What kind of mischief did you get into while growing up?
I got into mischief because I was the only girl growing up with so many brothers. I’ve always called myself a “girly tomboy.” I would play in creeks, catch salamanders, come home with dirt all over myself, all while in a dress and my hair in pigtails. (laughs)
6. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
The craziest thing I’ve ever done is being featured as the lead character in a video game called Juiced 2. During the filming of the commercial, professional drifters were racing around me and literally inches away from my body without touching me.
7. What’s your favorite hobby and why?
My favorite hobby is cooking. I absolutely LOVE to cook! My mom taught me how to cook Korean food at a very young age. I make everything from scratch and my specialties are Korean, Hawaiian, Italian, French and all-American. I always say: “If I weren’t doing what I do now, I’d be a chef.” I’ve also worked in numerous restaurants. Who knows… maybe one day I’ll be the next Giada De Lorentiis? (winks)
8. What’s your guilty pleasure?
My guilty pleasure is playing Angry Birds on my iPad. I’m so addicted!
9. Who do you admire?
I really admire Natalie Portman. I find her otherworldly beautiful, ambitious, intelligent, yet so down-to-earth and seemingly sweet. I read in an article somewhere she wanted to make funny comedies from a women’s point of view; sort of how Judd Apatow makes all those funny comedies from the male perspective.
10. What’s one of your personal goals?
One of my personal goals is to someday have a restaurant and house in Hawaii.
11. What do guys compliment you on the most?
My fans seem to say that I’m pretty chill and funny when they meet me.
12. What’s your favorite body part on yourself?
My favorite body part is my eyes. I’m reminded of my mixed heritage.
13. What’s your least favorite body part on yourself?
My least favorite body part is my nails because they never grow.
14. What do you look for in a guy?
What I look for in a guy is someone I can play video games in sweats with, dress up and go to the theatre with (I have a love for theatre & musicals), eat at a 5 star restaurant with, then grub on a 5 Guys burger the next time. Someone who’s spontaneous, funny, smart, honest and family oriented too.
15. What’s the first thing you notice about a guy?
The first thing I notice about a guy is how he carries himself. Someone that is attractive and has an ego is a big turn-off. But someone that has substance, presence and smarts will keep me interested.
16. What’s your ideal first date?
My ideal first date would be something fun like an amusement park. Disneyworld!!!
17. What turns you on?
What turns me on is Private Select “Country Vanilla” ice cream from the frozen section at Ralph’s. (laughs)
18. What turns you off?
What turns me off is bad teeth and bad breath.
19. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is tardiness.
20. Who’s your celebrity pass?
My celebrity pass is George Clooney.
STATS:
Birthday: August 19
Height: 5′ 7″
Weight: 120 lbs.
Measurements: 34C-24-35