Nadgeena J.
Nadgeena J.
New York, USA.
Age: 26
Measurements:
Waist: 26
Hips: 36
Bust: 34
Height: 5’8.5
Weight: 130
Hair/Eye Color: Dark Brown/ Black
Tell us about yourself (where are you from, age, whatever you want to add)
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Nadgeena Jerome has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from George Mason University. In the DC area, she has worked alcohol and event promotions for On Tap Magazine, DC Fray, the DC Wharf and Navy Yard. Her experience also includes work as an on-air host, television producer and content producer.
Tell us about your modeling experience.
Nadgeena J. has worked with numerous designers and been in the modeling and entertainment industry for over 15 years. Nadgeena has walked in New York Fashion Week and New York Bridal Fashion Week, been a fit model for prom designers, and worked as a showroom model at Chicago, New York and Atlanta marts. She has also appeared in numerous television productions, including a national Toyota commercial, a role on WWE, a NBA X Hennessy commercial with Russell Westbrook among others.
What is your biggest dream?
My biggest dream is to be the television daughter of Ellen Degenneres and Oprah Winfrey. I want to inspire, change lives and help others with my voice and background. I want to utilize my journalism/media background as a television host.
What does it mean to be your own kind of beautiful?
To be your own kind of beautiful is to be unapologetically yourself. It is to own every good and bad part of you and present that to the world. No one can live your life the way you do because you are your own kind of beautiful.
How would you describe your fashion style?
My fashion style is simple and neutral. I love taking a simple jeans and a t-shirt and doing it up with accessories, such as a pair of hoops, a gold chain, blazer and some boots.
Who or what inspires you?
My mother inspires me everyday. She came from Haiti at 21 years old, and worked hard for the education and life she has now as a nurse. She graduated with her Bachelor's in Nursing when I was in middle school and her Masters in High School. She always pushed me to work hard and always made me believe that anything is possible and no dream was unattainable.
What is your advice to someone who is just getting started with modeling?
Life is too short to be boring, not live up every single day and grind for your passions. Explore, expand and learn from every good and bad experience. Take criticism and use it as fuel to be better than you were yesterday.
Describe some obstacles you have overcome in your life and how that has changed or shaped you.
In 2019, I quit my job as an international television host due to harassment and discrimination in the workplace and paved my own path in the entertainment and modeling industry. If I'm unhappy at a job, I know my mental health and happiness is worth way more than one job, which many others don't have the privilege of doing.
What makes you beautiful/handsome?
My personal goal in life is to inspire others to live their truths through my initiative #reversethestigma. Any negative past experiences can be turned into future positive actions within yourself and the community. It starts with making your mental health a priority.
What would you say to another girl/guy your age who is struggling with their confidence?
First and foremost, beauty fades but your energy and spirit can stay forever. Focus on being the best version of yourself in general and outside of modeling. That good version will reflect on the outside. Build your physical and mental health, financial and spiritual wealth and relationships with others and yourself.
