economy | January 08, 2026

Tanaya Henry - Age, Family, Bio

Print and commercial model, jewelry designer, and screen actress, her career has been managed by Wilhelmina Models in New York and by the NTA Talent Agency in Los Angeles.

Before Fame

She briefly studied at Minnesota's Normandale College, dropping out to pursue her modeling career.

Trivia

She participated in the 2010 "She Wears Your Tee" campaign. She was in the music video for Trey Songz' "Slow Motion."

Family Life

She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to a family of mixed Native American, African American, German, Russian, and Irish descent.

Associated With

Her fashion line Lace by Tanaya has been worn by such celebrities as Tyra Banks and Beyonce.