Leila Arcieri facts for kids
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Leila Arcieri
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| Born | December 18, 1973 San Francisco, California
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| Years active | 1999–present |
Leila Arcieri, born on December 18, 1973, is an American actress, model, and businesswoman. She was crowned Miss San Francisco in 1997. You might know her from movies like Daddy Day Care or XXX. Leila also started her own business, a natural sweetener brand called STIR Sweetener. She acted in the TV show Son of the Beach as Jamaica St. Croix.
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About Leila Arcieri
Early Life and Background
Leila Arcieri was born in San Francisco, California. She has a diverse background, with Italian, Jewish, African-American, and Native American family roots. She grew up mostly in Sebastopol, a beautiful area in California known for its redwood trees. After high school, she moved back to San Francisco. There, she explored graphic design and photography before becoming a make-up artist.
Starting Her Career
In 1997, Leila Arcieri won the title of Miss San Francisco. Soon after, she began appearing in TV commercials for brands like 1-800-COLLECT and Starburst. She also appeared in music videos for famous artists such as Boyz II Men, The Isley Brothers, Montell Jordan, and Q-Tip.
Her work caught the attention of writer-producer Timothy Stack. He cast her in his new TV series, Son of the Beach, where she played the role of Jamaica St. Croix. This show was a funny parody of another popular show called Baywatch. In the same year, Leila was chosen to be the spokesmodel for Coors Lite Beer in 2000.
Acting in Movies and TV Shows
Leila Arcieri has acted in many films and television series. Some of her notable movie roles include:
- XXX (2002), where she played Jordan King.
- Daddy Day Care (2003), where she played Kelli.
- Wild Things 2 (2004), where she played Maya King.
- King's Ransom (2005), where she played Kim Baker.
On television, besides Son of the Beach, she also appeared in shows like:
- CSI: NY (2005)
- Las Vegas (2006)
- CSI: Miami (2006)
Music Video Appearances
Leila Arcieri has also been featured in several music videos:
- "Vivrant Thing" by Q-Tip (1999)
- "Breathe and Stop" by Q-Tip (1999)
- "Get It On Tonite" by Montell Jordan (1999)
- "Satisfy You" by Puff Daddy (1999)
- "She Wants to Move" by N.E.R.D. (2004)
See also
In Spanish: Leila Arcieri para niños
