She was born in London to a Moroccan father and an Indian mother. She started her career as a VJ in Channel V in Mumbai, India. After shifting to UK, she became famous in the role of Bollywood actress Amber Gates in Footballers' Wives between 2004 and 2006 and in the ITV2 spin-off drama Footballers' Wives: Extra Time. She also acted in Family Affairs, Hollyoaks and the final episode of I Dream. She was ranked 87 and 69 on FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2004 and FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005 respectively.In 2005 she starred alongside Meera Syal in the television adaptation of Syal's novel "Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee".In January 2007 rumours in the News of the World state that the former Footballers Wives actress could be about to land a big role in BBC soap EastEnders. Due to her pregnancy bosses are said to be willing to hang on for her.She came into news in 2005 when an Arab Sheikh apparently offered her a million pounds for a dinner date, an offer that she refused
Born in London to Moroccan-Indian parents, Laila counts her mixed parentage as a blessing because it gave her useful insights into different cultures and ways of life. Laila: Arabic translation = night. Also, from the Arabic version of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Before turning eighteen, she had embarked on a successful modeling and acting career, traveling the world with her work. Laila has modeled for the French couture house, Chanel, besides featuring in international television commercials. She also acted in pop videos for Terence Trent D'Arby, Aswad and John Hall. Although Laila has featured in pop videos, she became a VJ purely by chance. While in Bombay, shooting on location for the tele-film 'City of Dreams', she met CHANNEL [V]'s Head of Promotions. Before she knew it, she was auditioning for CHANNEL [V].After doing a small stint in drama school she decided to pack her bags and head to India where she was immediately asked to be an in house Video Jockey for Asia’s lea
