Layla El-Sharmouta was born on June 25, 1978, in London, England. Years later, in the United States she pursued a career as a performer and entertainer. Layla rose to fame as a dancer, workign for the NBA as a Miami Heat Dancer.

“I would describe myself as Energetic, Confident and Ambitious!!”

Hometown: London
Occupation: Entertainer
Aside from dancing, my ideal job would be: A movie star or a TV presenter
Birthday: June 25th
Favorite type of music: I appreciate all kinds of music with my favorite being R n B and Hip Hop. I especially like listening to soulful ballets when I need to relax.
Background/Nationality: British & North African
Dream Vacation: Being catered to on a secluded island.
Hobbies: Spinning, Playing pool, Working out, Watching Movies, and Cooking.
Biggest pet peeve: When people interpret kindness as a weakness, as well as rude people!
Style of dress: Trendy, sexy, unique and adaptable to any occasion.
If you looked in my trunk you would find: Everything LOL...due to my unpredictable days.
Most memorable moment as a HEAT dancer : The first game of the season in my rookie year, it was just full of adrenalin and excitement.
My advice to yound dancers: Study your craft and dance with passion.
My friends would characterize me as: Loyal, dramatic, humble and considerate.
My dance icon Madonna, Janet Jackson and J-Lo.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas and New Years!!
Best quality: My personality, people skills and adapting to any surrounding.
Favorite movie: GoodFellas!!
Favorite song: Like that by Memphis Bleek
What book are you reading now?: Shine by Larry A. Thompson
Quote to live by: Everthing has its purpose, always follw your instincts!
Place I would like to visit: Japan
Nicknames: "L"
Favorite food: I love all foods especially dessert!

On August 16, 2006 Layla won the 2006 $250,000 WWE Diva Search on a one hour special aired on the USA network. Throughout the summer, she would compete in contests and survived eliminations. She won contests which included a July 14th Sgt. Slaughter 's Diva Boot Camp, showing great athleticism on Smackdown and on the August 11th edition of Smackdown in which Layla won the Diva Search Talent Show. Prior to the contest, Layla worked as a dancer for the NBA's Miami Heat Team.

On August 25th 2006's Smackdown episode, it was official that Layla was going to be a Smackdown Diva as she was interviewed by The Miz. Not long after she began a rivalry against Kristal Marshall in which The Miz later joined forces with Kristal. She participated in Diva matches and contests on SmackDown! until the end of the year.

In 2007, Layla El was moved to the ECW brand, On January 23, 2007 on ECW on Sci Fi along with Kelly Kelly and Brooke Adams, she did a dance routine and the ladies began to be known as Extreme Expose. The group later broke up and Layla began feuding with Kelly Kelly.

Numerous media opportunities arose for Layla throughout there year. In April 2007, Layla, along with Kelly Kelly, Brooke Adams, Torrie Wilson, Ashley Massaro and Maryse appeared in filmed for rapper/producer; Timbaland's music video "Throw It On Me", which featured The Hives. In November, 2007, Layla appeared on Family Feud with Ric Flair, Batista, Mr. Kennedy, Jonathan Coachman, King Booker and WWE Divas Queen Sharmell, Maria Kanellis, Michelle McCool and Candice Michelle.

In February of 2008 she, along with Maria Kanellis, Candice Michelle, Torrie Wilson, Kristal Marshall, and Michelle McCool appeared on Project Runway, and in April, 2008 she along with Mickie James, Melina Perez,and Kelly Kelly appeared in an episode of Celebrity Fit Club Boot Camp. Layla appeared on ECW and Raw episodes throughout this time, and on June 25, 2008 Layla El was drafted to RAW.