Speaks fluent Russian having grown up in Soviet Latvia.
Grew up in the Soviet Union as a Christian missionary kid to American parents.
Is a dancer trained in ballet, modern dance, and breakdancing.
Was in WWE's NXT development program in Orlando where she trained as a wrestler. After an injury, she developed her character, Lana, who became the manager for Rusev (Miroslav Barnyashev).
Continues to study acting & comedy with Lesly Kahn at the Lesly Kahn & Company School.