Today, we shed our celebrity spotlight on Keonia Small, the fast-rising, multi-talented Texas-based model whose drive and passion for the modeling industry is constantly setting her up for the international stage. She shares her intriguing story of becoming the model who stands motivated beyond limitations, with so much optimism for the future.

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Keonia Small, but I like to be called Reina key. I am 28 years old. I live in Texas, USA. My height is 5’4″. I am studying to be a dental hygienist at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

I am a force to be reckoned with, I am a published model, actress, influencer, brand ambassador, dancer, runway model, print model, create choreography, a ghost writer, video girl, and have been in a reality YouTube series (‘Taking over Houston’).

I am a loving mother of two; a 7-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter. I love nature, meditating, and positive energy. I live life and I do not try to be anyone else but myself. I believe that nothing in life has a time frame. I was born in Port Arthur, Texas. I travelled most of my time growing up.

When did you start your modelling career and how?

I started modeling about 4 years ago. It was my cousin’s dream and she wanted me to pursue modeling for her, because of her brain tumor and she didn’t have long to live. So before she passed away I gave her my word that I will kill the runways/pictures and while doing so I fell in love with the modeling industry.

Asides modeling, what else do you do?

When I’m not busy modeling, I like to spend time with my family, going swimming, being around nature, and watching movies.

Do you identify as a runway model or print model?

I don’t consider myself more as a runway model nor as print model. I feel that I do both very well. I have experience in almost all genres of modeling Runway modeling, Swimsuit & Lingerie model, Commercial, Fitness modeling, Fit modeling, Glamour, Print and Promotional.

What are your career goals?

I aspire to become an international model. My goal is to go overseas and go to New York Fashion Week and to push myself to no limits. They do not exist.

Some notable people in the industry you’ve worked with?

I’ve worked with the Heartbeat campaign, Soyummy, Billiie eilish, Disney, Book smart, 8fit, Pixels, Toms, MT. Baker Vapor, Carma Project, Stop focus Studios Houston, Downing, Markforfashion, Jwilson photography, Mrs. Jannette, Mrs. Tanya jewelry bar, Foreign boutique, Ceasar, KTBeautyBoom, Afwhouston and Lomzy1.

I’ve also worked in Austin, Houston, Texas, all parts of California, Vegas and Nevada

Your Measurements?

140lbs, Bust: 34 1/2, Waist: 28 1/2, Hip: 41, Neck/shoulder: 13R & 15 1/2L, CF to waist: 13, CB towaist: 14 1/2, Waist to floor: 42 1/4, Inseam: 31, Arm length: 22 1/4R & 22 1/2L, Arm bicept: 11 R & L, Wrist: 6 R & L, Thigh: 23 R & 24 R, Thigh above the knee 2″: , 18 1/2, Shoes: 8 1/2, Height: 5’4.

Instagram: @Reina_key