Trivia

Was crowned Miss San Francisco in 1997.

Became a cheerleader in Junior High School to overcome intense shyness. Was a real tomboy and active in sports such as swimming, volleyball, basketball, football, rock climbing, and kick boxing.

Started a publishing business at age 22.

Her paternal grandparents were Russian Jews, but her grandmother re-married to an Italian-American named Arcieri. Leila's mother is African-American, and is also said to have Native American heritage.

Won the Best Actress award at Brooklyn International Film Festival 2009 for her work in Buffalo Bushido.

Retired from acting in 2010.

Worked in San Francisco as a graphic designer, photography assistant, and make-up artist.

Reprised her role as Jordan King from xXx (2002) in that movie's DVD featurette The Final Chapter: The Death of Xander (V). Xander Cage was played by Khristian Lupo, Vin Diesel's stunt double.

Named #65 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.

Mother worked for Lucasfilm.

Parents divorced when she was 2; she was raised by her mom.