Requia Monae'
Exclusive Interview

Requia Monae' is from the Golden State, California, Bay Area raised! (Northern California). Growing up in San Jose, Ca, Requia always wanted to be in front of the camera. Cheer leading and dancing throughout her high school years, Requia just knew she was destined for stardom. However, after graduating high school, Requia put her plans on hold, and went to college to get her degree. Just one semester shy of graduating, Requia did the unthinkable. She dropped out of school. She quit her job, moved in with her older brother and decided to chase her dream. Criticism from friends and family for dropping out, did not render her. She believed in herself and she knew what she was capable of. Lucky for Requia, things have taken off for her. With in just a year, she has built her resume' and has no plans on stopping! Her goal is to reach the top and with her dynamic personality, beautiful looks and bangin' body, she will definitely get there! 

Resume':

Photo shoots:

October 2010 and November 2010; photographer Aquina La'shae Turner
June 2011; photographer Jamie Boone
June 2011; calendar photo shoot for I Love Being Black clothing and accessories (ILoveBeingBlack.com)
December 2011; photographer Vincent Houangvilay
February 2012; photographer Cesar Chavez
August 2012; photographer Maro Angelz-Photography
August 2012; photographer Vincent Houangvilay

Runway:
2012 runway model for Fuze It: Worldwide Fashion Show (San Francisco, Ca)
May 2012 runway lingerie model for The Grand nightclub located in San Francisco, Ca
July 2012 fashion model at the Exotic Car Fashion Show (San Francisco, Ca)
August 2012 runway model for End Of Summer Fashion Show; Ronnie Sample-McDaniel (Milpitas, Ca)

Music Videos:
E-40 feat IamSu, Problem and YG "Function"
E-40 feat Cousin Fik "Wasted"
Kali Kash feat Waka Flocka "Drop It on Me"
Three Wayz 2 Breathe "Get to Know Her"
T-buiz feat Matt Blaque and Bee Butta "You Can Get It"

Commercial:
Myx TV Commercial Shoot- July 2012 www.myx.tv
-National TV and Web distribution

Television:
Casted as "the driven model"
Reality show about the Bay Area starts filming November 2012
J Eye Films

Short Film

"Imperfection" Supporting Role "Vanessa"

Written and directed by Michelle Gould 

Feature Films:
"Fruitvale" Hollywood feature film, in production stage now; financed by Forest Whitaker
Casted as New Year's Eve party-girl along side lead, Michael B. Jordan