Luana Lani (born January 27, 1985 in Quezon City) is the professional name of a model best known for her appearances in Playboy, Mystique Magazine, Stuff, and various import related magazines. Born in the Philippines, Luana Lani lost her mother at an early age. She was raised by her father on the island of Maui as an only child. Around the age of 16 she both modelled for a then-boyfriend and took photos of herself with a timer, releasing many of these photographic sets on the internet. At 18 she began modelling for local photographers. Realizing how much she enjoyed it, she moved to Los Angeles, California, to begin a professional modeling career after graduating high school. On December 19, 2005, Luana appeared as Playboy Cyber Girl of the Week. Luana's primary source of modeling is through her personal website.