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    Sara Chafak
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    Sara Chafak

    Miss Finland 2012 and TV Star Known for a Famous Poker Bluff on Shark Cage

    Updated November 2026Sources: Hendon Mob, WSOP.com

    Live earnings
    —not tracked
    WSOP bracelets
    0

    Sara Chafak biography

    Sara Yasmina Chafak was born on October 25, 1990, in Helsinki, Finland. She was crowned Miss Finland on January 29, 2012, and represented her country at Miss Universe 2012. In 2013 she finished third on the Finnish edition of Dancing on Ice, and in 2014 she appeared in a music video by the rap group JVG.

    Chafak became known to poker fans in late 2014 when she competed on PokerStars' televised show Shark Cage. Playing against professionals, she pulled off a bold bluff against professional Ronnie Bardah, and the clip went viral, earning her a reputation as one of poker's most fearless bluffers. She later appeared in PokerStars video content including the "Poker Queens" series.

    Career summary

    Miss Finland 2012, Sara Chafak became a poker sensation after a viral bluff against pro Ronnie Bardah on PokerStars' Shark Cage.

    Sara Chafak playing style

    Chafak plays a bold, fearless style built on bluffing and table presence rather than conservative fundamentals.

    Business & sponsorships

    Miss Finland 2012 and Miss Universe 2012 contestant; finished third on the Finnish Dancing on Ice (2013) and appeared in a JVG music video (2014).

    Why Sara matters

    Sara Chafak is a Finnish beauty queen whose fearless bluff against a poker pro on PokerStars' Shark Cage became one of the most viral poker clips of its time.

    FAQ about Sara Chafak

    Why is Sara Chafak famous in poker?

    For a bold bluff against pro Ronnie Bardah on the PokerStars TV show Shark Cage in 2014, which went viral.

    Was Sara Chafak Miss Finland?

    Yes, she was crowned Miss Finland in 2012 and competed at Miss Universe 2012.

    How many WSOP bracelets does Sara Chafak have?

    Sara Chafak has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.