Born in Rotterdam Holland, Lara grew up in Maastricht which according to Lara is an amazing place but her rebel instinct needed some more excitement.

It was because of this that Lara moved to Amsterdam at the age of 19 and worked in one of the biggest diamond stores in Holland.During events, free glasses of champagne were given out, and it was here that Lara used to spike peoples drinks with with the little sparklies! At the end, she would explain all about them.

After failing to attempt to do a runner with the diamonds Lara decided the job wasn't going anywhere, and luckily was approached by a modelling agent who asked her to join their agency!

This was an amazing leap, and stepping stone of Lara's career. It enabled her to see more of the world and travel to places most people can only dream about. In Lara's own words she is proud of the fact that she's a gypsy at heart.

Lara's agent advised her to go to Paris or Milan but her soul cried out for the bustling and exciting capital of London, England. When she finally made the move she was signed up to Nev's Models.

The modelling jobs varied from advertising various products, doing television commercials fashion catalogs, modelling swimwear, lingerie and appearing in high profile magazines such as FHM, Front, Marie Claire, Later, More, Loaded and Maxim!

Soon after Lara was offered an opportunity that would change her life forever and was given the job of representing Tomb Raider's Lara Croft for a year.

This took Lara to many great places. Including the whole of Europe, USA, Middle East, Far East and South Africa

This was one of her most enjoyable jobs, and it was great fun dressing up like Lara Croft!

It included posing for lots of magazines, television and radio interviews and guest appearances in numerous TV series, including a number of talk shows.

As a person she is lively, bubbly and a happy go lucky type. She loves fish and has a huge aquarium in her London home.  Favourite colours are earthy, relaxing tones. Her favourite drink is Red Wine and she loves to eat healthy such as Pasta!