Sofia Hayat is an actress, singer, and television personality born on December 6, 1984, in London, United Kingdom. She began her acting career in 2003 with the British comedy program 'Absolute Power' starring Stephen Fry. Hayat also appeared in British dramas like 'Footballers Wives Extra Time' and Waterloo Road' and has worked in several movies, including 'Cash And Curry', 'The Unforgettable', 'Naachle London', 'Diary of a Butterfly', and 'Aksar 2, among others. In 2009, she published a book named 'Dishonoured' with Blake Publishing and also released a music album of the same name. Hayat also contested in the seventh season of the reality show 'Bigg Boss' in 2013. In July 2012, 'Vogue Italia' named her the new "Curvy Icon." Hayat was ranked at 81 on the 'FHM's sexiest women in the world list in September 2013. In June 2016, she announced that she had embraced spirituality and become a nun, adopting the name Gaia Sofia Mother.