Reina was born in Kuala Lumpur. As the daughter of an American diplomat the tracks of her youth read like an exotic travelogue. Rangoon, Rio, Curacao, all places she lived before attending the international school in The Netherlands. And the list goes on and on, finally working at the American Embassy in Trinidad & Tobago.

Reina now resides in Los Angeles. After being approached repeatedly by industry insiders she embarked on a modeling career. She has since appeared extensively in print and runway.