Jaxson Hayes looks to be in trouble once again. The Los Angeles Lakers center and his former girlfriend, Sofia Jamora, made their relationship public in February 2021 on Instagram. They often posted pictures from their vacations together or captured moments of Jamora cheering Hayes on during his basketball games. At that time, Hayes was with the New Orleans Pelicans. But later in 2022, Jamora filed a lawsuit against Hayes alleging assault by the now-Lakers center.

Hayes originally faced 12 charges but ended up pleading no contest to resisting arrest and false imprisonment. His sentence included three years of probation, 450 hours of community service, and mandatory domestic violence classes. The NBA did not issue any penalties against him. But the league has decided to reopen its investigation into the 2021 incident following a video of the altercation that TMZ released on Saturday. But who is Sofia Jamora?

Sofia Jamora’s rise in the modeling world

Jamora was born on May 6, 1997, and grew up in Calabasas, California. The Instagram model hasn’t revealed much about her childhood. However, she did post a photo of her mother on her Instagram, expressing gratitude for her role in being both a father and mother in her life.

Jamora is a known Instagram and swimwear model, as well as a prominent social media influencer. Her rise to fame began when she was discovered by ‘Frankies Bikinis.’ By regularly posting stunning photos and videos of herself in a variety of bikinis and swimwear, Sofia has built a large and dedicated fanbase.

Her journey in fashion progressed as she landed modeling gigs with top brands like ‘Love Piper.’ In 2014, a key moment in her career came when she launched her Instagram page, marking a significant turning point. She has 2.6 million followers on Instagram now.

Through sharing posts featuring stylish outfits and bikini shots, she quickly gained widespread attention, which led to endorsement deals with well-known brands like ‘Oh Polly,’ ‘Windsor,’ and ‘Tobi.’ This wave of recognition ultimately secured her a contract with ‘Next Models.’ She went on to achieve even more.

Her standout accomplishments include her roles in the ‘Valfré x Lolli’ campaign and the ‘Welcome to Miami’ project, both of which received a lot of acclaims. The 27-year-old’s natural talent on the runway shone through as she strutted for ‘bikini.com’ and ‘Bikini Luxe.’ Already making a mark in the fashion world, she was paving her own way.

Her career further saw a boost when she appeared in the music video ‘Let Me’ by pop star Zayn Malik. Released on YouTube on April 12, 2018, the video quickly went viral and has now racked up over 99 million views. Shortly after, she starred in another of Zayn’s music videos, ‘Entertainer’, which debuted on May 23, 2018. With over 40 million views, this video brought even more visibility to the up-and-coming model.