Thuraya Altai
Thuraya Altai is an Texas-based Arab American fashion and beauty model and social media influencer
Early Life
Thuraya was born in Iraq, during her childhood, she was incredibly close with her family in Iraq, but after moving to Texas, U.S.Ait was difficult for her to be away from her support system as well as maintain social connections.
As a result, she began meeting people from various backgrounds and expanded her knowledge of different cultures. These interactions shaped her to be open-minded and flexible, especially when confronted with changes and new ideologies. [1]
Career
She started working in fashion and beauty at the age of 17, she worked as a runway fashion model in shows all over Texas while finishing her high school education from Anderson High School.
From runway shows to photo shoots, her lifestyle as a model made her grow her social media presence during high school, and after graduating from the University of Houston, she began documenting her life on YouTube to her followers.
She is known for her daily vlogs on her YouTube channel, in addition to her rising popularity as a fashion influencer on her Instagram. She has been collaborating with various fashion, skincare, and beauty brands including Verb Hair, YSL Beauty, Armani Beauty, Sephora, Urban Decay, SHEIN, PrettyLittleThing, Revolve, Teddy Blake, Lattier Fashion, Dossier Perfume, Rose Forever NY, Los Angeles Apparel, Bluu Patio Furniture, Fashion Nova, Naked Wolfe, and many others.
These achievements has managed to grow her YouTube and Instagram account in a unique way, with over 350,000 subscribers and 29 million views on her YouTube channel.
She is currently a model, lifestyle influencer, and real estate agent who also specializes in discussing real estate trends and investing. She is a member of the Houston Association of REALTORS® and is knowledgeable in the processes of buying, selling, and renting properties. She aids her clients in the process of finding the right property, pricing, and negotiations to provide her clients with the most optimal experience when finding their forever homes.
Personal Life
She is currently living in Houston, Texas. She is fluent in Arabic and English, as well as some Spanish.
