Born and raised in New Orleans, LA. In 1964 was a Dixie Darlin' for the iconic radio station WNOE in New Orleans doing promotional events thru out the city with DJs Ken Elliott, Hugh Dillard, Lou Kirby. and C.C. Courtney

Moved to NYC at the age of 19. Worked as a model including print work ads for Kodak, Co-Ed and Glamour Magazine, and live promotional fashion events. Was the model for the artwork on the book cover of the reissue of "Ramona", the classic romantic best seller by Helen Hunt Jackson. Appeared as an "Imposter" on an early episode of "To Tell The Truth".

Relocated to Los Angeles in 1977. Had a 20 year career in the entertainment industry as a production accountant, casting assistant, and roles in several commercials and films.