Hey Leanna, tell us a bit about your background?

I was born and raised in Ukraine, Kherson by my amazing parents and my sister by my side.

Do you have any nicknames? How do you like to be called? What do your friends call you?

I don’t have a nickname but I often hear people call me an angel (laughs)

You’re from Ukraine. What’s the best thing about your country and why?

The best thing about growing up in Ukraine was always playing and getting creative with my friends always playing outside. Whether it was snowing or very hot we would always be having fun! Some things I miss about Ukraine are my extended family and friends and always getting together for big home made meals or just some tea.

Tell us about this shoot – where, when, what you enjoyed about it, etc…?

This shoot was done with one of my favorite photographers, Dreamstate this summer in Orange County. I love shooting with him and we always create incredible images together.

 

What do you do when you’re not posing for SOCIAL?

When I don’t pose for SOCIAL I work on other photo projects, sometimes I travel for work and I try to spend as much time as I can with my family.

How did you get into modeling?

I moved to Cali when I was 18 and became a model (which was always my dream job). I always had passion for fashion and I always admired beautiful people growing up.

What are the best and worst things about being a model?

The best thing about my job is meeting interesting people and creating fun looks with makeup artists and stylists. I also love wearing fabulous clothes and I get to keep them sometimes!

The worst thing about modeling is shooting when it’s very cold or hot while wearing the wrong type of clothes for the season.

If you weren’t modeling what would you be doing?

I can’t imagine doing anything else. It’s my life working with amazing photographers and creating amazing pictures.

What’s your best asset and why?

My best asset is my smile and people tell me I am very sweet.

You had a role in the super successful movie ‘The Other Woman’, what was it like working on that? Did you get to meet Kate Upton or Cameron Diaz? If so, how were they? Any other funny stories/anecdotes you can share from the set or off-set?

The Other Woman was a great experience! I didn’t have a chance to meet Cameron Diaz or Kate Upton but I had a chance to work with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on set which was amazing.

What is your favorite place to travel to and is there anything you can tell us about traveling there?

My favorite place is Hawaii. I love everything about that place and the people are so friendly.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

As of right now I love where I am in California, in OC by the beach. Maybe in 10 years I will move back to Europe and learn a new language. Maybe France or Italy, Spain? :)

What’s one thing you’d change about the world?

One thing to change in the world would be less fighting and more peace.

What’s the best way for a man to win his way to your heart?

For a man to win my heart, it’d have to be his charm and sense of humor.

What do you find sexy about men?

The sexiest thing about a guy is great conversation and his smile :)

Describe your perfect date?

My perfect date is romantic dinner and maybe walk on the beach or the city holding hands.

If you took SOCIAL on a date, where would we go and why? 

I would take SOCIAL to Laguna Beach. It’s a very special place in my heart to me.

Have you ever been mistaken for another famous woman? If so who and what do you think is the reason?

People mistaken me as Paris Hilton. I think she is fabulous and hot!

Who is your ultimate crush?

My ultimate crush is Ryan Reynolds!

What do you do to relax?

My relaxing time is always a bubble bath.

What’s next in your career?

Next step in my career is coming out with my own clothing line for women. So look out guys.

Where would you like to be in five years?

In 5 years I see myself succeeding at what I do best! Whatever it is! I’d like to also be succeeding with my clothing line and probably learning another language.

How can people follow you?
People can follow me on instagram @leannabartlett

Images:  Dreamstate