Guide Note

Lena Yada is a model, actress, professional surfer and WWE Diva. She is currently a member of World Wrestling Entertainment's ECW brand.

Fast Facts

1. Born: November 12, 1978
2. Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii
3. Height: 5'4"
4. Weight: 120 lb
5. Debut: January 4, 2008
6. Trained by: Florida Championship Wrestling
7. Contestant in the 2007 WWE Diva Search
8. Appeared in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry

Lena Yada originally auditioned for the 2005 WWE Diva Search and was eliminated. She tried out again in 2007, coming in third place overall. Despite not winning the contest, Yada was still offered a WWE contract and made her debut on the January 4, 2008, edition of SmackDown as a backstage interviewer.

After one appearance on SmackDown, Yada was immediately moved to ECW. She was used briefly as a valet for Layla El and Victoria before being moved back to an interviewer. Yada has also participated in Diva dance offs and bikini contests.¹