Yada was first runner-up in the 2002 Ms. Venus Swimwear International pageant[5][6] and is also a former Miss Hawaiian Tropic Japan.

[10] Yada competed in the quarter finals of the 2007 World Title of Tandem Surfing,[11] making it to rank thirteenth.

[13] Yada was one of Sprite's campaign models when they changed their logo and could be seen in commercials, online advertising and in movie theaters.

In the Summer of 2008, Yada began in-ring training at the Ultimate Pro Wrestling facility in California.

[20] On September 25, 2011, Yada married David Draiman, the lead singer of heavy metal bands Disturbed and Device.