Born in Tunisia in 1982, she grew up there before moving to Italy where she earned a degree in interior design.

In 2003 she was selected to participate in big brother, and was the first woman of Arabic origins to appear on the Italian TV.

This appearance led her to build a career in modelling, then in acting. She won the 8th season of Secret Story on TF1 the famous French TV, and now is selected to present this year’s season.

Leila lives in Milan and keeps good ties to the Arab world.