Born in Europe, published a book in two languages at age 12, making her the youngest author to do so. Her name is combination of both her parents names.

Often thought to be Hispanic but is not. Masiela was born in Albania, a small mountainous nation in the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe, surrounded by Serbia,Macedonia and Greece.

She was born on October 23, 1985 to parents Max and Daniela.

English is her fourth language.

Raised in Tirana, Albania but settled with her mother in Michigan at the age of seven.

She was discovered among 600 aspiring actors by a Los Angeles based talent agent.

Born in Tirana, Albania.

She was named by Teen Magazine as one of five to "Most Likely to Succeed" in 2000.

Accepted as a junior to UCLA at the age of eighteen

Masiela graduated from high school at 15.

Often thought to be Hispanic but is Albanian.

Her name is a combination of both her parents` names.