Plus size model, self love advocate and public speaker.

This is the story of Kerosene thus far, and how a self-proclaimed monster-movie geek went on a mission to promote beauty through diversity.

Kerosene didn’t set out originally to become the outspoken model she is today. She overcame many obstacles throughout her childhood and began her journey studying cosmetology and make-up artistry, a choice that would later blend seamlessly with a career in front of the camera.

Her taste for the alternative had her sneaking into Goth, Punk Rock and Fetish nights at a young age. It was while at one such event in 2002 that Kerosene was discovered by a local photographer, who invited her to take part in a photo shoot. This took her by surprise, having been bullied for her appearance in school and not exactly (at all!) fitting the usual image of a model. Nevertheless, she agreed.

Her first ventures into modelling were quite indulgent. She was able to express herself and revel in creating photo’s inspired by her love of Vaudeville, Alternative subculture, and most notably Horror. Kerosene’s love of Horror movies encouraged her early work, creating gory themed shoots based on B-Movie and Hammer Horror.

With growing self confidence came another metamorphosis, and a progression from horror to pin-up, glamour, beauty and fashion. From there her career gathered pace. Through tireless networking at events and conventions she started modelling further afield, working across the globe on international projects in many different mediums.

She has featured in numerous magazines, both in feature articles and full cover shoots as well as runway fashion shows for many independent designers.

Her film and TV career has involved working with studios and personalities in many different cultures, and ranges from talk shows to music videos.  In 2013 she was approached by filmmaker and director Giovanna Morales Vargas and James Earl O'Brien and was cast as one of the main model's in the award winning documentary 'A Perfect 14'.

Kerosene has taken it upon herself to promote beauty through diversity. With firm belief she urges people of all shapes, sizes, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities to love themselves for who they are, and not be imprisoned by other people’s ideas of beauty.

Being a plus size woman and survivor of child abuse and sexual assault Kerosene has relished in the opportunity to shed a light on often ignored self confidence issues, she has campaigned for people to feel empowered and beautiful.  

Kerosene’s story so far has been filled with the character, determination and unapologetic passion she brings to everything. She has started the modelling career no one thought she could have and was often mocked for, campaigned for self love, traveled the world, mentored models starting out in the business and fostered strong backgrounds as a make-up artist, creative director and life coach.

She currently resides in beautiful British Columbia, Canada with her husband.