Buckle up for a wild ride with this brainy bombshell who rocks lingerie like Rihanna.
Hi Sara, and congrats on your MAXIM NZ cover! Tell us a bit about your shoot
We shot in spring 2024 at an oceanfront estate, with stunning views of the Pacific Palisades. We wanted to capture a sensual/romantic look that’s both natural and sexy at the same time. This location is also where Rihanna shot her famous Vogue cover.
Have you ever been to New Zealand?
No I still haven’t had the opportunity to visit New Zealand. I love to travel and experience new cultures. New Zealand is definitely on my bucket list for 2024.
Where in NZ would you like to visit?
I would like to visit the South Island to hike through its breathtaking landscapes and experience its massive and unique wildlife.
When do you feel sexy and why?
I feel sexy all the time! But I feel the most sexy when I’m all glammed up with hair and make-up done, wearing high heels and lingerie. I love how lingerie is suggestive and shows off my curves without revealing everything .
What is your best asset? Physically and otherwise.
I think my best asset is my exotic looks, because I look so different people can’t guess what I am, which leads to interesting conversations. I also have a beautiful mind that thinks outside the box…. I’m definitely a leader and not a follower.
Give us a little more background about yourself and your life story so far.
Growing up in Santa Monica, I suffered from very bad ADHD which was compensated by a high IQ. I tested out of high school by taking a simple exam, then attended community college and received a perfect GPA of 4.0. I also studied for my real estate exam and became a realtor during the real estate boom. Later on I applied to UCLA and earned a communications degree. During my studies at UCLA I was working as a realtor and invested in property. I eventually graduated and continued investing in real estate. I was planning to apply to law school but I no longer saw myself being studious when the market was so lucrative.
What would people be most surprised to know about you?
That I have no tattoos and I have no veneers despite living in LA.
How long have you been modelling and what would do if you weren’t modelling?
I have been modelling since I was 18, because before that my parents didn’t allow self-expression. If I wasn’t modelling I would probably be a bad ass attorney. I’m always in search of justice and truth.
What have you learned about men over the years?
Never depend on a man and always be in control of your own life. Be your own sugar daddy! Have good communication with them and be direct. Also never settle on your wants and needs. Be with a man that turns you on both physically and mentally.
What’s one thing men should always know about women?
Women need to feel safe in order to fall hard in love. If you can make a woman feel she’s protected by you and you have her back then you will be irreplaceable in her eyes.
What do you look for in a man?
For me the two most important qualities in a man are honesty and loyalty. I feel like anything else we can work on.
Describe your ideal date.
A romantic setting, candlelit dinner with a man I have chemistry and connection with, feeding each other delicious food followed by dessert and making out all night, etc.
What can we get you at the bar?
A margarita with tajin on the rim.
Got a hangover cure?
Just don’t drink.
What’s your best hidden talent?
You have to ask my boyfriend for the answer to that question.
Do you have any phobias?
I’m afraid of skydiving or anything associated with heights, I feel like I would forget to deploy the parachute.
How would you describe yourself in five words?
Driven, honest, humble, loyal, and witty.
Who is your girl crush and why?
My ultimate girl crush is Marilyn Monroe. She’s also a Gemini with the same birthday as me and a sex icon. I also love Megan Fox because she’s very sultry and has great fashion sense. Another modern day girl crush of mine is effortlessly gorgeous and has a classic look; Natalie Portman.
What’s the freakiest/weirdest thing someone has sent you via social media?
A teenage boy DM’d me and requested that I join him as his date for prom. He said he has been a fan for years. He also offered me his mum’s jewellery as form of appreciation if I agree.
What is your motto in life?
“We regret the things we don’t do more than the things we do.” Mark Twain
What’s next for you? Any exciting projects on the horizon you can share with us?
I’m working on some music and some epic photoshoots. I also plan to have an extensive travel calendar this year.
Finally, where would you like to be in five years?
I would like to be in my best shape, owning a business and living in my dream home.
STATUS UPDATE
FULL NAME: Sara Natalia Kova
HOMETOWN: Los Angeles
BORN: June 1
INSTAGRAM: @miss_saracha
SNAPCHAT: Dollfaceminx
PHOTOGRAPHY: Arthur St. John @arthurstjohn
HMUA: Bridget Martinez @bridgetzglam
Photography by Arthur St. John @arthurstjohn
Styling by Joshua Bailey @jbaileynyc
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