About Japhia Henry

Freelance Model & Makeup Artist  • AUGUST 2017-PRESENT  

• Published model with print, editorial & runway experience 

• Height: 5'7" | Hair: Dark Brown | Eyes: Brown

• Ethnicity: Black/ Mixed (Caribbean, Sub-Saharan African, Central &  South Asian, European etc) 

• Talents: Makeup Artistry, Hair Styling, Fashion Blogging, Content Creator, Painting, Photography, Baking, Interior Design, Acting, and Dancing 

• Education:  (Performer) Centennial College Performing Arts Fundamentals 2019, (Makeup Artist)  Institute of Makeup Artistry 2021 and (Hairstylist)  Online Makeup Academy 2023

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EXPERIENCE: 

2025 

.The National Women's Show x Canada Fashion Network Fashion Show November 2025,  

Wedluxe Magazine Issue #34, modelled for bridal designer Netta BenShabu, July 2025 

. Amanda Garrett 'Diamonds are in the Details' Fashion Show, June 2025

. Kimpton Saint George Hotel x Beautiful Life Studios Campaign Photoshoot, April 2025

. 'Happily Ever Astor' event hosted by St Regis Toronto x Wedluxe Toronto April 2025. Modelled for designers Vivienne Westwood & Netta BenShabu 

2024​

• Toronto Blue Jays Carnival Night, with Carnival Nationz section Iswe Carnival 2024

• Rose Picnic x Revelle Shop, July 2024

• Looks Kouture Fashion Show June 2024

• Canada Fashion Network x Little Italy TO Fashion Show. June 2024​

​2023

• Revelle Shop Yorkville Roaming Fashion Show July 2023

• Toronto Revellers Band Launch April 2023 Photoshoot

• Ayven Loft Photoshoot March 2023

• 2023 Business Photoshoot with Photographer Oktober Kreativ February 2023

• Honey Stores Valentine's Day Photoshoot January 2023

2022

• Model and dancer Caribana North Collingwood August 2022

• Model and dancer Scarborough Shooting Stars Carnival Night July 2022

• Model for Toronto FC Carnival Night July 2022

• Durham Outdoor Wedding Show July 2022

• Revelle Shop Fashion Show June 2022

• Toronto Revellers Band Launch April 2022

• 2021

• Honey Stores Holiday Photoshoot December 2021

• Artistic Lifestyle Fashion Show November 2021

• Vancouver Fashion Week SS' 22 Runway Model for Madaleine Nelson October 2021

• African Fashion Week Toronto runway model for House of Bekah, Biola Brentwood and Eseohe August 2021

• Best for Brides Spring 2021 Fashion Shoot 

• Kejeodesigns Winter 2021 Fashion Shoot  

• 2020

• Artistic Lifestyle Fashion Showcase September 2020 model 

• Ghana Week Celebration runway model for Wifey Collection, Nykwale, and  Obuobia Bespoke Designs at the Aga Khan Museum February 2020 

• Model for Kejeodesigns during Mois De L’Histoire Des Noirs Centre  Francophone de Toronto February 2020 

• Modelled in the February 2020 ByBlacks 7 year Anniversary event for  Kejeodesigns as showcased on CityNews 

• Raw Artists Toronto model for Dope Pastel at the Mod Club Theatre February 2020

• Print model for Just Be Magazine Premier Edition January 2020

•  Modern Bride Wedding Show January 2020 model for Best for Brides 

• 2019

• Modelled in When Fashion Meets networking event   for Goronga Studio November 2019

• Toronto Start-Up Fashion week model for Zoba Martin October 2019

• Life Turns Artist Showcase and Fashion Show model October 2019

• Mystique Afrique Fashion show model for Zoba Martin and Naela Designs October 2019

• Hair Model for The Curl Lounge Big Tease – Gamer Edition Hair Show by EFE Magazine September 2019

• Modelled in September 2019 TINFF (Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival) fashion show for Ibuchi designs

• Modelled African Fashions for Wifey Collection, Nykwale, and Majestic Wisdom for GhanaFest August 2019

• Cityline’s 2018 Prom Special to model the latest prom fashions and hairstyles

• Featured in Ryerson University’s 2017 Body Positivity Fashion Show