Ukrainian-born model Dasha Alexandria has worked with such iconic brands as NASCAR, Monster Energy, and the American Motorcycle Association (Super cross), the X Games, and Bellator MMA — as well as alongside such recording artists as Korn and Blink-182. At age two Dasha’s family moved to San Francisco where her mom first began taking her to casting calls. But Dasha remembers feeling crushed when she wasn’t chosen for a Gap opportunity, and so set the career aside and moved onto other things. It wasn’t until her early 20s when she would decide to truly go for it. “I remember sitting in my office job and thinking, this isn’t what I want to be doing. So I moved to Los Angeles and started building my portfolio.” Dasha has never looked back. Aside from the countless modeling jobs she’s had since — fitness, makeup, swimwear, commercials, sports events, music festivals, movie premieres, concerts, and more — she’s also appeared on screen in music videos and even in extreme sports productions like “Doonies 2” (23M views). Dasha’s focus has now shifted to modeling in the fashion world where she intends to immerse herself next, as well as her passion for fitness, a holistic lifestyle, entrepreneurial endeavors, and philanthropy.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Dasha Alexandria an exceptionally talented Ukrainian-born model, here she talks about her fitness routine, her diet, her beauty secrets and success story.
Namita Nayyar:
You were born in Ukraine and grew up in California. You later moved to Los Angeles and started modeling. This later propelled your career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of modeling. You worked with such iconic brands as NASCAR, Monster Energy, the American Motorcycle Association (Supercross), the X Games, and Bellator MMA. Tell us more about your professional journey of exceptionally hard work, tenacity, and endurance.
Dasha Alexandria:
Thank you. I feel like I still have a lot of hard work to do. I’m very fortunate that I’ve had the opportunity to work with such iconic brands. It was definitely a mixture of fate and hard work. It was also a challenge, moving here from a new country and not knowing anybody. It was a different culture for me, which was also a challenge. But having that dream and always working towards it is a great feeling.
Namita Nayyar:
It is a dream for so many models to be a Bellator MMA ring girl and Monster Energy Model. Tell us more about this spectacular achievement of yours.
Dasha Alexandria:
I am first and foremost so blessed and grateful to have been a part of Bellator MMA and Monster Energy. It has been such a dream of mine to be a part of such great brands and family.
Namita Nayyar:
You are the leading social media personality, model, upcoming actress, and brand ambassador. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Dasha Alexandria:
Discipline. I like to plan out my days and have some structure to them. I also work well fast-paced because I tend to get bored kind of quickly. I think more recently, post covid, I have learned how to enjoy downtime and have gotten more aquatinted with my inner peace.
Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Dasha Alexandria:
I love Pilates, yoga and the gym. I’ve been really into hot yoga lately. I feel so much stronger after consistently practicing it for a few months. The heat really makes you sweat everything out and just feel so rejuvenated afterwards. I hardly even notice that I just did a workout. Pilates is a great, a low-impact workout that can target and tone specific muscle groups. I’ve seen a lot of definition come from Pilates that I didn’t get from the gym.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you train your abs? One secret to your toned body.
Dasha Alexandria:
Workout wise, Pilates is very beneficial. But I would say the secret is diet. Eating foods that agree with your body and don’t cause inflammation.
Namita Nayyar:
Do you take a special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Dasha Alexandria:
I think that my body kind of tells me what I need, so I feed into my cravings. I eat everything in moderation and I mainly stick to whole foods and refrain from sugar. I use food more so as fuel for my body than an indulgence.
Namita Nayyar:
Five foods you absolutely love and five you keep to a minimum.
Dasha Alexandria:
Five foods I love are sweet potatoes (fries, mashed, baked), salmon, cauliflower (buffalo cauliflower, cauliflower pizza, cauliflower mash), dates with almond butter, and raspberries (with or without some dark chocolate).
Five foods that I avoid: Gluten, processed foods, excessive salt, refined sugars, and pork.
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your haircare and skincare routine.
Dasha Alexandria:
Thank you. I love self-care and get excited about doing my skincare and hair care routine. Good products are obviously key. Everybody should have a different regime. It’s not a one-size-fits-all situation (depending on your skin type). But for me, I start off with a vitamin C cleanser, followed by a vitamin C serum, glycolic acid for exfoliation, a peptide serum, followed by some essential sunscreen. For hair, I love a good heat protective serum and hair oil. My current Holy Grail products are by Davines — the Oi Hair Oil and Oi All in One Milk.
Namita Nayyar:
Five skincare myths.
Dasha Alexandria:
Some skincare myths are that “dermatologist tested” makes a product trustworthy, that you can clear out blackheads with blackhead strips, that the more products, the better, that you will “outgrow” acne, and that coconut oil is a good facial moisturizer.
Namita Nayyar:
Five athletic leisure brands you love to wear.
Dasha Alexandria:
Ksubi, Alo, Joah Brown, Lululemon, and Balmain Sport.
Namita Nayyar:
Five travel destinations on your wish list.
Dasha Alexandria:
Italy, South of France, Tokyo, Bali, and Switzerland.
Namita Nayyar:
You have appeared on screen in many music videos and also in extreme sports productions like “Doonies 2” (23M views). Elaborate on your experience of working in music videos.
Dasha Alexandria:
It’s really great and feels surreal to be a part of such iconic productions. Fortunately, I’ve been able to work in amazing videos where the energy and experience is just unmatched. They’re some of my best memories and I can’t wait for more to come. I love being on screen — it feels so natural to me.
Namita Nayyar:
You have appeared on the cover of Steel Panther’s album ‘Heavy Metal Rules. Tell us more about this milestone professional achievement of yours.
Dasha Alexandria:
It has been my dream since a child to be on the cover of an album — probably since Blink 182’s album “Enema of the State” came out with the iconic nurse. Hopefully there will be more to come. I was on an album when I was in high school too for a small local band.
Namita Nayyar:
Your idea of a perfect date?
Dasha Alexandria:
I find dates kind of awkward, like a forced awkward situation, which is kind of strange to me. I would rather go on an adventure somewhere. But it’s definitely all about who you’re on a date with.
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and the message for its visitors?
Dasha Alexandria:
I think that this is such a great space to learn about each other and gain good advice.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding model girls, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of modeling?
Dasha Alexandria:
Follow your heart. If you feel that it’s your passion, then don’t give up.
Namita Nayyar:
You have an Instagram following of 65.4k followers. A message for your ardent admirers.
Dasha Alexandria:
A message to my wonderful admirers would be to be the best version of yourself and be kind to yourself. Don’t compare yourself to others. And make sure you’re living in the moment.
Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about your future plans and projects in the field of fitness, a holistic lifestyle, entrepreneurial endeavors, and philanthropy. Elaborate on your endeavor of giving back to society.
Dasha Alexandria:
I’m going to continue to be the best version of myself. I plan to further support charities that resonate with me, including ones that assist my home country of Ukraine. I’m interested in developing a brand of skincare. And I’ve put my modeling focus more on fashion, which is something I’m very passionate about.
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