Erika De Leija will enchant you. A gorgeous California girl, Erika embodies what it means to be down to earth and lovely. Hailing from Santa Maria, it actually took her awhile to feel comfortable enough to pursue modeling full time — but once she did, she’s been flourishing professionally and personally. “I grew up in a small town and raised very humble, feeling unappealing,” she tells us. “I feel like it took me a while to grow into my body and the person I am today.”