Sofia Hayat is a former actress, model, and singer who worked in British and Indian projects. She is a British national of Indian descent.
In July 2012, Hayat was named the "Curvy Icon" by Vogue Italia. In September 2013, she was ranked 81st on FHM's sexiest women in the world list. Reports conflict on her birth year, citing either 1974 or 1984. She holds a BA (Hons) in Music and Performing Arts and studied acting for seven years, including the Meisner Technique.
In June 2016, Hayat announced she had embraced spirituality and become a nun, adopting the name Gaia Sofia Mother.
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