Renee Bhagwandeen

Renee Bhagwandeen is a famous model and actress, born October 8, 1988, in Trinidad and Tobago. She rocketed to fame as the "dark horse" in the "Miss Trinidad and Tobago" pageant in 2011, becoming the first ever black contestant chosen as a finalist in the Miss International Pageant. Her modeling career then took off, landing her on fashion runways and beauty campaigns worldwide for brands like L'Oréal and Covergirl. Renee's fame took another turn when she was chosen to be on the widely popular show "America's Next Top Model" and finished in the top five as a fan favorite. She made her acting debut as a guest star on the HBO comedy Ballers. Renee has appeared in music videos for Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Ray J, and Beyonce. As of 2023, Bhagwandeen is represented by Elite models, owns "SoleTie Shoe Shop," and has become the author of her first book, "Prepared for Reign."