Yilena Hernandez

Growing in Cuba is a blessing!

We hear you grew up in Cuba, what was that like?

Growing in Cuba is a blessing! It's tough, rough, edgy, very painful sometimes, yet it shapes you in the perfect form for the lights to come guide you in the proper direction. The utmost part is the self belief. Growing in Cuba taught that if I can make it there, I can make it anywhere.

What does being a Playboy cover model mean to you?

This is more like an hallucination, fantasy that has come to life. I've always wanted to be part of something meaningful, something that shines and spread out. Being on this cover is just that. It means more than plenty to me.

What is your biggest modeling goal?

As a model and influencer, one of my main goals is to stay different and become much more relevant. We, as models, serve a major purpose. I want not only to be summit of it all, but also to be a bump for those that lack of beliefs and self confidence.

What’s the most challenging part of your career?

For me the most challenging part of my career is not being with my family and loved ones on special occasions.

Congrats on your new eyelash line you just launched called Yilena Luxury Lashes! What was the inspiration behind starting a lash line?