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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 Carmelita Arcieri (born December 18, 1973) is an American actress, model, and businesswoman. She was crowned Miss San Francisco in 1997. Leila has appeared in several movies like XXX, Wild Things 2, and Daddy Day Care. She is also the founder and president of a natural sweetener company called STIR Sweetener. From 2000 to 2002, she played the character Jamaica St. Croix on the TV show Son of the Beach.
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Early Life and Background
Leila Arcieri was born in San Francisco, California. Her mother is Anita Van Buyten. Leila has a diverse background, with Italian, Jewish, African-American, and Native American family roots.
Leila's Career Journey
Starting as Miss San Francisco
In 1997, Leila Arcieri won the title of Miss San Francisco. This helped her start her career in entertainment. Soon after, she began appearing in commercials for brands like 1-800-COLLECT and Starburst.
Music Videos and TV Shows
Leila also appeared in many music videos for popular artists. These included Boyz II Men, The Isley Brothers, Montell Jordan, and Q-Tip. Her work caught the attention of writer and producer Timothy Stack. He chose her for the role of Jamaica St. Croix in his new TV series, Son of the Beach. This show was a funny parody of Baywatch. In the same year, Leila became the spokesmodel for Coors Lite Beer in 2000.
Acting in Movies
Leila Arcieri has acted in many films. Some of her well-known roles include Jordan King in XXX and Kelli in Daddy Day Care. She also played Maya King in Wild Things 2.
Film and Television Roles
Movies Leila Starred In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Foolish | Marissa | |
| Beverly Hood | Pam Washington | ||
| 2000 | Hot Boyz | Tia | Video release |
| 2001 | Higher Ed | Lisa | |
| 2002 | XXX | Jordan King | |
| 2003 | Daddy Day Care | Kelli | |
| Double Blade | Lee | Short film | |
| 2004 | Wild Things 2 | Maya King | Video release |
| 2005 | A Perfect Fit | Sarah | |
| The Final Chapter: The Death of Xander Cage | Jordan King | Short film | |
| King's Ransom | Kim Baker | ||
| The Show with A.J. Calloway | Allison | TV movie | |
| 2006 | Mammoth | Agent Powers | TV movie |
| 2007 | Babylon Fields | Louisa Ramirez | TV movie |
| 2008 | Death Toll | Detective Bathgate | |
| 2009 | Love N' Dancing | Danielle | |
| Divas | Karen | ||
| Buffalo Bushido | Sadie Lynn Miller | ||
| 2010 | Supreme Champion | Kaya | |
| The Fuzz | Detective 'Terri' DeStefano | TV movie |
Television Shows Featuring Leila
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Rescue 77 | - | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2000 | Cousin Skeeter | Tasty | Episode: "The Feminine Ms. Skeet" |
| 2000–02 | Son of the Beach | Jamaica St. Croix | Main cast member |
| 2004 | Jeremiah | Crystal | Episode: "The Face in the Mirror" |
| 2004–05 | Kevin Hill | Monroe McManus | Recurring role |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Darcy Sullivan | Episode: "City of the Dolls" |
| 2006 | One on One | Lila | Episode: "Fame and the Older Woman" |
| Las Vegas | Ava | Episode: "Like a Virgin" | |
| CSI: Miami | Nikki Beck | Episode: "Shock" | |
| 2009 | Brothers | Gloria | Episode: "Girls, Girls, Girls" |
Music Videos Leila Appeared In
| Year | Title | Artist(s) |
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| 1999 | "Vivrant Thing" | Q-Tip |
| "Breathe and Stop" | Q-Tip | |
| "Get It On Tonite" | Montell Jordan | |
| "Satisfy You" | Puff Daddy | |
| 2004 | "She Wants to Move" | N.E.R.D. |
See also
In Spanish: Leila Arcieri para niños
