Draya Michele is a famous model, actress, and fashion designer who gained fame for her appearance in Basketball Wives LA. She also worked as an executive producer for the television series “Doses of Draya” in 2021. Her full name is “Andraya Michele Howard.”
Draya Michele Early Life, Family & Education
Draya Michele was born on 23rd January 1985 in Pennsylvania, United States. She was raised and spent her childhood learning and playing with her siblings and cousins. As per her Instagram profile, her African father passed away in 2021. Her mother is Valeria Diaz and is of Italian descent. Draya has completed her schooling education at a local school in Pennsylvania.
Career
Draya Michele began her career in the television industry. As a beautiful model, she has been part of various modeling events and fashion weeks. She was seen in television movies like Will to Love (2015), The Perfect Match (2016), Bring Out the Lady (2016), True to the Game (2017), and Til Death Do Us Part (2017). She is also seen as Chloe David (season 3) in “Star”, a television series created by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy for the Fox Broadcasting Company.
She starred in music videos like Quavo: Bubble Gum (2018) and Don Toliver: Cardigan (2020). After that, she appeared as Beverly Williams in the 2021 TV Movie “The Fight That Never Ends.” She was seen in the 2022 “The Sound of Christmas” movie
In 2023, she appeared as Mia in the television series “Be Someone”, created by Shannon Washington. Her acting skills made her a famous personality, and she has also been featured on various magazine cover pages. As per IMDB, Draya Michele is engaged in upcoming post-production projects such as “He Killed My Sister”, “The Wrong One”, and “Alaska.”
Draya is a businesswoman and a talented fashion designer. She operates Mint Swim (Instagram username @mintswimusa) based in Los Angeles. She then founded the clothing line Beige & Coco in 2016.
She has a website that she founded in association with her partner, Sassy Mitchell. There on her website, she has newly launched a “hair extension” product. In December 2023, she announced her new launch “clip-in hair extension.”
Draya Michele Biography |
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| Real Name | Andraya Michele Howard |
| Birth Date | 23 January 1985 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 39 Years |
| Birth Place | Reading, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Profession | Model, |
| College | – |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 6” – in Centimeters – 168 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 58 kg – in Pounds – 127 lbs |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | Valeria Diaz |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | In Relation |
| Affair | Yes |
| Boyfriend | Jalen Green |
| Children | Jru, Kniko Howard |
Personal Life
Draya is currently in a relationship with Jalen Green. She began dating Jalen Green of the NBA’s Houston Rockets in August. Various internet fans and followers spoke out against them because of their age difference. Draya is around 39 years old, while Jalen Green is 22 years old.
Draya is now seven months pregnant and made a post in honour of “International Women’s Day” on 8th March 2024. She announced her pregnancy with a third child and did not tag the biological father’s Instagram account.
A few sources claim that Draya and Jalen seem to be enjoying their relationship and are now going to be parents together. They are expecting a baby girl in May 2024. Draya wrote: “It’s the privilege of bringing another woman into existence 🎀………………… I’m excited to speak words to the daughter I never thought I’d have.” #girlmom.
Other Relationships
In the past, she was involved with several athlete personalities. She is also involved in a relationship with famous American singer Chris Brown. Together, they were spotted in various public places.
But, she has not revealed anything in front of the media. Draya is blessed with two children. Her son, Keiko Howard born in 2002 however his father is still unknown. The father to one of her children is a former NFL player named Orlando Scandrick.
In 2015, the couple became engaged and celebrated the arrival of their first child, a son named Jru Scandrick, in 2016. Both separated in 2019. She is proud to be a mom and has also appeared at various events along with her kids.
Social Media
Draya Michele is active on social media platforms. She has a verified Instagram account @drayamichele. She has 9.6M Followers on her Instagram account. She has a verified YouTube channel, @drayamichele. She has 62.4K subscribers on her YouTube channel. She posted a series of “Cooking With Draya”, “Beauty Secrets”, and day-to-day life and workout tips on her YouTube channel.
Draya Michele Net Worth
Draya Michele is a model, actress, and fashion designer. She is a businesswoman and a producer. Draya has various income sources, including collaboration with brands on social media platforms. She follows her dreams with passion and fulfilling her life with wealth and opportunities. Draya has an estimated net worth of $12,500,000 as of 2024.
Trivia
- Draya spent her time in the Gym and loved all cardio-type workouts.
- Michele is a non-vegetarian person. She eats chicken and also uploads its recipes on her social media official channels.
- Draya likes to drink ginger tea to maintain her healthy body.
