Early Life and Background

Born in 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeana Keough (née Tomasino) attended high school in her home state before pursuing a career in modeling. Her early work included appearing in numerous fashion publications and leading her to be named Playboy Playmate of the Month in November 1980.

Career in Modeling, Acting, and Television

Jeana launched her career as a model and gained significant attention with repeated features in Playboy magazine, even continuing with promotional appearances over the years. She also appeared in a number of films throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, including The Capture of Bigfoot, Up the Creek, 10 to Midnight, and Six Pack.

In addition to her film roles, she had minor appearances in television series such as The A-Team, Cheers, and Pink Lady. Jeana also featured in several ZZ Top music videos, most notably “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Legs,” often alongside fellow Playboy Playmate Kymberly Herrin.

Her prominence expanded in 2006 with her role on the reality television series The Real Housewives of Orange County. She was a main cast member for the show’s first five seasons and then transitioned into a recurring role in season six. Jeana has since made occasional guest appearances, including a notable return during a season finale where her physical transformation and weight loss drew favorable attention. She later publicly stated she was content not to be part of the main cast due to discomfort with how personal relationships were portrayed on the show.

Work in Real Estate

Parallel to her career in entertainment, Jeana has built a successful profession as a real estate agent in Southern California. Her name recognition from television has contributed to her visibility in the competitive real estate market.