Won the title of Miss United Kingdom and competed at the Miss Universe Pageant in 2005.
Is an avid chess player once drawing with Russian grandmaster Anatoly Karpov in Switzerland.
Has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics and History from McGill University in Montreal. Also has a Master of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Westminster in London. Studied acting at Lee Strasberg in New York City.
Has been a vegetarian since the age of 15 and is a spokesperson for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
Is also a DJ and producer of house music.
Was born in St. Catharines Ontario, Canada but has dual citizenship with Great Britain.