I’m a born and raised East Londoner with Jamaican heritage.
I’ve studied acting since I was 11 and have a bachelor degree in Acting and Theatre Studies.
I love going to the theatre, football, fashion, working out, swimming, practicing yoga and music
I’m currently learning French and doing singing and dance lessons.
I used to play football, roller skate and do martial arts as a kid, and I still like to go for a spin on my skates now and then.

AKIRA REID

As much as I love city life, I love to travel and nature has my heart. I’m happiest by the beach, in the ocean or walking in the forest with my little Jack Russell :).
I’ve always got a little film camera on me and taking pictures of moments and memories.

I never thought of modelling until I was scouted by a photographer who was working with Nick Knight (and who is now one of my closest friends :))
We did a test shoot in a forest at 5am to catch the sunrise (I know, crazy lol) and the pictures turned out incredible.
He told me I had to get signed and to go and see agencies in London which I did, and the rest is history 🙂

Height 5′10 | 178cm
Bust 32 | 81cm
Waist 24 | 61cm
Hip 35 | 89cm
Shoe Size 9 | 7 | 40
Hair Black
Eyes Brown

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