Dancing With the Stars cast 2018: Who is Alexis Ren?

  • Model and Internet celebrity Alexis Ren will compete on Dancing With the Stars
  • Ren has obtained millions of followers through her prolific social media usage
  • In addition to her modeling career, she’s branched out into several other areas

By Steve Longo

Published: 22:12 BST, 24 September 2018 | Updated: 22:12 BST, 24 September 2018

Alexis Ren is already a star on social media.

But will her Internet stardom translate into success on Dancing with the Stars?

The model will be paired with a well-known professional dancer and face off against several other celebrities as the 27th season of the popular dancing competition TV show premieres tonight, September 24. 

Here’s everything you need to know about her.

Model Alexis Ren is paired with dancing professional Alan Brensten on Season 27 of DWTS

Model Alexis Ren is paired with dancing professional Alan Brensten on Season 27 of DWTS

Who is Alexis Ren?

Alexis Ren is a model and Internet celebrity set to compete on the 27th season of Dancing With the Stars.

She was born and raised in Santa Monica, California on November 23, 1996.

Ren reportedly started modelling at age 13, working at Brandy Melville. Later, she appeared in ad campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein and also in advertisements for the mobile game Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire.

She was later named as the Maxim cover girl for their August 2017 issue and as the cover model for the Maxim’s Mexico edition for March 2018. Ren was also named as a 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue rookie model.

Over the course of her career, Ren has utilized social media extensively to build a large, global following, obtaining 12.8 million followers on Instagram and 1.6 million followers on Twitter. In addition to her successful modelling career, Ren has also launched her own line of active wear called Ren Active.

She’s slated to compete in the upcoming 27th season of Dancing With the Stars.

How old is Alexis Ren?

Alexis Ren is 21 years old.

She was born on November 23, 1996.

Alexis Ren on Dancing with the Stars

Alexis Ren will compete on season 27 of Dancing with the Stars, being paired with professional dance partner Alan Bernsten.

The show, which premieres on Monday, September 24, will see her compete with other celebrities like former NFL star DeMarcus Ware, radio personality Bobby Bones and Paralympic athlete Danelle Umstead.  

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