Born in Fremont, California (San Francisco Bay Area), I had a dream at the early age of 5 of becoming a model. As a child, I participated in various small fashion shows, but at the age of 13 I told my parents that I wanted to take it further. My parents, having all faith in my decisions in life took the step to enroll me in Barbizon School of Modeling in San Francisco, California. At this school, I learned numerous modeling techniques, and got a clearer insight into the modeling industry. After graduating from Barbizon, I continued my perseverance and attended Lights Camera Action (L.C.A.) in San Francisco, California.
Throughout my teen years I participated in numerous fashion shows. When it came time for me to graduate from high school, i still had the dream of becoming a model.I had a few softball scholarships at various Universities around the country leading all the way to Florida. Ichose to pursue my education in Southern California, knowing that I could also pursue my modeling career in this area as well. I also made a promise to my parents that I wouldn’t take modeling too seriously until after completing my education. I kept this promise and after receiving my M.S. in Special Education, B.S. in Liberal Studies and 2 teaching credentials (General and Special Education), I moved to Hollywood, California in order to pursue my dream of becoming a plus-size model.
In December of 2006, I was invited to participate in an event in Las Vegas, Nevada called Model Search America. The date of this event occurred at the same time as an unfortunate occurrence of my godmother passing away. I had to make the decision of going to the funeral, or taking the opportunity of meeting numerous agencies. I remembered that my Godmother always wanted the best for me and would rather me remember her as she was. This blessing, led to me meeting a commercial agent in Las Vegas, Nevada (Clear Talent Group (CTG). I completed the numerous acting classes that were asked of me and I have come closer to my goal of becoming a plus-size model, not only that.... acting in commercials and films. One Bible verse that has helped me with being so persistent in life is Philippians 4:13 “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” That is what I live my life by. I want to show others that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. As a child, I wasn’t a small girl, and didn’t have many public figures of plus-size to look up to. Through entering the entertainment industry as a plus-size woman, I want to be a positive example of how you can be beautiful all over, not just have a “pretty face.”
****************Previous Fashion Shows*************
Palma Ceia Fashion Show:
Hayward, CA
Barbizon School of Modeling Fashion Show:
San Francisco, CA(1995)
Model Search America:
Las Vegas, NV (2006)
Black Model of the Year Plus-Size Spokes Model:
Los Angeles, CA (2008)
Full Figures Miami Heat Fashion Show Headlining Model:
Miami, FL (2008)
Couture for College Benefit Fashion Show:
Chatsworth, CA (2008)
Urban Wear Curvie Couture Fashion Show:
Hollywood, CA (2008)
LA Fashion Week Rachael Broussard "Supastar" Fashion Show:
Los Angeles, CA (2008)
Miss Plus Top Model:
Hollywood, CA (2008)
A Dawn of a New Era Plus Size Fashion Showcase
Hollywood, CA (2008)
One Chance Entertainment: Battle of the Coasts Fashion Show, Miami, FL. (2009)
The Art of Seduction Forbidden Kiss Lingerie Fashion Show
Inglewood, CA (2009) Runway Boutique Fashion Show Los Angeles, CA (2009)
P.A.R.T.I. program fashion show Van Nuys, CA (2009)
KJLH Stiletto Party w/ Marques Houston (2009)
Philthy Ragz Fashion Show Inglewood, CA May, 2009
Stoned Out Fashion Show Los Angeles, CA June, 2009
Dhakmani Summer Fashion Party Long Beach, CA July, 2009
*****************Websites/Online*******************
Glamorous Curves: Spotlight Model December 2008
www.glamorouscurves.com
Featured Model in Plus Model Magazine's Plus Model Directory:
http://www.plusmodelmag.com/General/plu … ectory.asp
Plus Model Magazine "Spotlight" Tear-sheet April 2009 issue
www.plusmodelmag.com
Plus Model Magazine "I am Beautiful" Tear-sheet May 2009 issue
www.plusmodelmag.com
***************Movies I've been in*******************
B-Girl (2008)
The Road to Sundance (2008)
Hitting the Bricks (2008)
Bowling Alley (2008)
Wingman (2008)
