Alexis Ren Shines on the SI Swimsuit Set in Aruba, Former ‘DWTS’ Contestant

Model, actress, and entrepreneur Alexis Ren made a splash with her SI Swimsuit debut in 2018. The 28-year-old, who recently celebrated her birthday, left a lasting impression with her beauty and professionalism during a shoot in Aruba with photographer Yu Tsai. A trailblazer in the travel influencer space, Alexis has amassed a following of over 17.6 million on Instagram. Her stunning presence earned her the title of Rookie of the Year after a breathtaking beach feature.

Beyond modeling, Ren is making waves in the film and television industry, with roles in Latency and The Enforcer. She is also the co-founder of the wellness community We Are Warriors, a platform she launched in 2021 to connect like-minded women with fitness content, lifestyle resources, and mental health support.

Ren is dedicated to living a healthy, active lifestyle and emphasizes personal growth. She co-hosts the Easy A Podcast with Allie Michelle, where they bring on guests to share advice on navigating life’s challenges and reaching your full potential.

On leadership, Ren shares, “Becoming a leader means understanding that you’ll always be a student. Leadership requires presence, compassion, and the ability to bring together many different elements to create a cohesive whole. To remain a leader, you must be accountable for your growth, learning from mistakes, and continuously evolving.”

In addition to her professional endeavors, Alexis finds balance by surrounding herself with good friends, staying connected to nature, and prioritizing self-care activities like writing, dancing, cooking, and laughter.

In honor of tonight’s Dancing With the Stars finale, we’re revisiting Alexis Ren’s best images from her 2018 SI Swimsuit shoot. That same year, she finished fourth with partner Alan Bersten, who is performing tonight alongside SI Swimsuit’s September digital cover star, Ilona Maher.