Divini Rae Sorenson grew up in a remote fishing village near Fairbanks, Alaska, to parents of Swedish/English/German/Cherokee Indian origin.

 

"The only way to reach the village where I was born is by plane in the winter or by boat in the summer," Divini says. Despite the long winters, Divini grew up with a disposition as sunny as the meaning of her name. "My Mother told me that the first thing she thought of when I was born was that I was like a divine ray of sunshine, and that's why she decided to name me Divini Rae."

 

Growing up in a log cabin without running water or electricity, Divini was an avid reader. 'I was called a nerd; I actually loved homework,' Divini laughs.

 

Divini graduated from high school one year early, with honors. She then studied psychology and journalism at an Oregon college on academic scholarship before a vacation in Sydney, Australia during her junior year at school led to a permanent change of continents.

 

After being discovered on Bondi Beach in Sydney by a female photographer, Divini began a successful career in lingerie, swimwear and commercial modeling. She worked as a makeup artist when she wasn't in front of the camera herself.

 

Divini also dabbled in acting while living 'down under,' guest starring on the popular television drama Above the Law and soap opera Home and Away. She also hosted The Sports Betting Show where she interviewed athletes and sports celebrities. "I didn't set out to be an actress or to model, but that's the path that opened up to me and I had a great time working on some excellent shows and shooting some great campaigns. I've been very blessed. Though I am a Leo I often prefer to work behind the scenes instead of front and center stage," Divini says with a smile. "I love writing, producing, managing, designing, marketing, public relations. Anything creative and mentally challenging is exciting to me."

 

Divini is known in Australia for being one of the models chosen to grace the cover of Inside Sport Magazine, Australia's version of the American Sports Illustrated Magazine.

 

She also became recognized for launching her own monthly magazine, SWAY (Sydney Will Amaze You), documenting the city's abundant restaurants, scenic attractions, celebrities, and nightlife.

 

Divini then lived between Sydney and New York City for five years, working as a makeup artist and doing modeling and voice-over work, before moving to California.

 

While living in Santa Monica, California, Playboy Magazine came calling and Divini was published as Miss November 2003 Playboy Playmate of the Month.

 

"Playboy Enterprises sent me around the world to do press appearances [Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, Japan, Russia, Germany, England, Mexico, South Korea, Spain], and they were wonderful experiences. I received excellent training on how to conduct myself with the press under pressure and very little sleep, and I learned to maintain energy and poise in front of thousands of people at public appearances and press junkets. The life experiences and lessons I was given were invaluable. Like most, my twenties were a time of exploration and self-discovery, and coming from a very conservative, religious family where I grew up very sheltered, I was definitely a bit rebellious. I don't regret any of the choices I made in my youth because they helped me learn and grow, but now that I'm in my thirties I am far more peaceful and centered - and hopefully a little wiser as well. The work I'm doing now in the health and fitness industry is so exciting! It's important to me to be a healthy role model for my daughter, as she's everything to me. I love the quote: THE LIFE YOU LIVE IS THE LESSON YOU TEACH. I feel so blessed and grateful to be living my dreams with such an incredible support system of friends and family by my side. Knowing that my purpose in life is to inspire, motivate and liberate others puts a smile on my face every single day! Life is good!" ~ Divini

 

Divini now lives between Los Angeles and Oklahoma City. She is devoted to raising her daughter and inspiring others to get healthy and fit.
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