Season 28 Cast Bios and Fun Facts

Allison
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Realtor/Lauren’s Sister, 26

Allison is ready for her rom-com level love story. The real estate agent has had multiple serious relationships but still hasn’t found Mr. Right. She’s looking for a man who is loyal, positive, mature and kind, so she’s excited to see if Joey is her perfect match. There’s one catch though … Allison will be looking for love alongside her older sister and best friend, Lauren. The two have dated the same guy before (at different times), so let’s hope that experience prepared them for “The Bachelor.” Will Allison get the fairy-tale ending that she has always wanted with Joey? Only time will tell!

Fun Facts:

• Allison has won many costume contests.
• Allison enjoys a fruity gin spritz.
• Allison loves getting dressed up for fancy dinners.

Autumn
St. Louis, Missouri
Account Executive, 26

Autumn is a small-town girl ready for her big love. She comes from a loving family where she’s part of one of two sets of twins. The account executive is extremely passionate about her job and is proud of her career-driven mentality. When she’s not working, Autumn loves going to college football games, enjoying live music at her favorite bars, and listening to Coldplay. Her life is full and happy, and all she’s missing is her one true love by her side. Autumn hopes to meet a loyal, fun family man and has her fingers crossed that Joey is the one for her. Let the journey begin!

Fun Facts:

• Autumn spontaneously got a lip tattoo at a music festival.
• Autumn doesn’t understand why going through TSA takes so long.
• Autumn loves to get rowdy while watching college football.

Chandler
New York, New York
Graphic Designer, 24

Chandler is as empathetic and driven as she is beautiful. She has her life figured out, from her career as a graphic designer to her thriving NYC social life, but there’s one major piece missing — her man. Chandler has tried the dating apps and has been in her fair share of situationships, but she’s ready for the real deal. She says, “I am ready to love someone who will love me back.” When she’s not working, Chandler loves spending time with her mom and sister, trying new restaurants, and going for runs down the West Side Highway. Her ideal date night is baking desserts together, and we can’t wait to see if her sweetness wins over Joey’s heart. 

Fun Facts:

• Chandler once gave herself bangs.
• Chandler loves a good Sunday Funday!
• Chandler is seriously afraid of lightning.

Chrissa
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Marketing Director, 26 

It’s easy to see what makes Chrissa such a great catch! Her gorgeous smile lights up a room; she has a career she’s proud of, and her maturity is beyond her years. The Canadian beauty has been engaged before, so she knows she’s ready for marriage. She’s just waiting to meet a man with no red flags. When she isn’t hard at work at her marketing job, Chrissa loves reading Colleen Hoover books, going to breweries, and playing golf. She has also been a caretaker to many people in her life and is ready to receive the love she gives to so many others. When Chrissa loves, she loves hard and is looking for the right partner with whom to settle down.

Fun Facts:

• Chrissa is super athletic but can’t ride a bike.
• Chrissa is a Christmas birthday baby.
• Chrissa loves a competitive game of Scrabble.

Daisy
Becker, Minnesota
Account Executive, 25

Daisy is SO ready to find the one. She comes from a big, loving family, and her parents’ 30-plus-year marriage has been the blueprint for the kind of love she wants for herself. Daisy has been through a lot in life and is ready for a man that will truly put her first. She’s looking for a partner who is loyal, adventurous and family oriented, and will be there for her no matter what. The account executive’s childhood was like a storybook growing up on a Christmas tree farm, and now Daisy is hoping to find her fairy-tale ending. Will Daisy and Joey have the love story of a lifetime? Only time will tell.

Fun Facts:

• Daisy enjoys singing in her car at the top of her lungs.
• No one loves ice cream more than Daisy. No one.
• Daisy dreams of becoming a bestselling author.

Edwina
Atlanta, Georgia
Entrepreneur, 25

Edwina is a woman of the world. She was born in Liberia and moved to the United States with her family when she was 11 years old. Edwina taught herself to crochet when she was a child living in West Africa, and now she runs her own crocheting business with clients across the globe. While it might take a little time for Edwina to come out of her shell, once she does, Joey will learn that she’s creative, nurturing and loyal. She’s looking for a man who is honest, self-aware, funny and supportive of her passions. Edwina’s close-knit family has her excited to start a family of her own. She is serious about finding love on this journey; so, Edwina, let the journey begin!

Fun Facts:

• Edwina really wants to learn how to play tennis.
• Edwina is terrified of cats.
• Edwina once flew to Paris for a day just to see the Eiffel Tower.

Erika
North Bergen, New Jersey
Leasing Agent, 25

Erika is the full package and is ready to meet her dream man. With gorgeous curly hair, a successful career and her adorable dog, Cleo, this girl has it all. The biggest thing Erika is missing in her life right now is her future husband, and she says that finding love is her “ultimate goal.” She wants to meet a partner that she can travel the world with and try new restaurants with, and she is hoping Joey has the same love for adventure that she does. In her free time, Erika loves reading and dreams of writing her own bestseller one day. Could this be the beginning of her book-worthy love story? Fingers crossed!

Fun Facts:

• Erika loves to paint and sip.
• Erika can sleep literally anywhere as long as she has a comfy pillow.
• Erika’s brief emo phase in high school still haunts her.

Evalin
San Antonio, Texas
Nanny, 29

Evalin is a bold, outgoing woman who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. She was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas; and while she still lives in her hometown, Evalin is ready to see the world. The nanny loves traveling and is hoping her future husband is also adventurous, hardworking and open to growth. Evalin comes from a big family with eight siblings and is ready to start a family of her own. She is confident and funny, and is looking for a partner who can keep up with her big personality. Evalin knows what she wants, and good luck to anyone who tries to stop her! 

Fun Facts:

• Evalin is a #Hamilfan.
• Evalin really wants to go on a lunch date with Charity Lawson.
• Evalin isn’t really a bucket list kind of person.

Jenn
Miami, Florida
Physician Assistant Student, 25

Jenn is bubbly and compassionate, and has dedicated her life to helping others. She is currently studying to become a physician assistant, and while she is passionate about working in health care, she is also ready to prioritize finding love. Jenn has had multiple serious relationships but is still looking for a man who’s as reliable and thoughtful as she is. When she’s not studying, Jenn loves reading books like “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,” paddleboarding, and traveling whenever she has the chance. This beauty is bilingual and is excited to talk to Joey about her family’s Vietnamese background. We can’t wait to see if Jenn and Joey hit it off!

Fun Facts:

• Jenn knows that aliens are real.
• Jenn doesn’t leave home without ChapStick.
• Shawn Mendes’ music regularly makes Jenn cry.
   

Jessica “Jess”
San Diego, California
Executive Assistant, 24

Jessica has always dreamed of finding her perfect fairy-tale love story. She says she is excited to meet Joey because “I want to find someone that I can trust my heart with, someone who will respect me, and someone who will do anything to cherish our relationship.” When she’s not hard at work helping people who have been impacted by natural disasters, Jessica loves belting out Taylor Swift’s songs, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her adorable Yorkipoo named Charli. Joey, are you ready to be a dog dad? Jessica is a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic who is ready for the real deal, and we can’t wait for her “Bachelor” journey to begin.

Fun Facts:

• Jess describes her personal aesthetic as “country glamour.”
• Jess read her first book for fun last summer.
• Jess is a sucker for a pretty view.

Katelyn
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Radiochemist, 25

Katelyn is beautiful, intelligent and tremendously accomplished. The radiochemist bought her first home at only 23 years old and has big plans for her future career in medicine. When she isn’t hard at work, Katelyn loves hiking, reading Sarah J. Maas fantasy novels, and grabbing a drink at a local cocktail bar. She is extremely proud of her Vietnamese heritage and is looking for a partner who will embrace her culture alongside her. Katelyn also hopes her future husband is supportive, adventurous, and a feminist. She says she believes in soulmates and is really hoping Joey is hers. We can’t wait to see if Katelyn and Joey hit it off!

Fun Facts:

• Katelyn is a cribbage queen.
• Katelyn really struggles with putting away her laundry.
• Katelyn loves heights. The higher the better!
   

Kayla
Hamilton, Ohio
Guidance Counselor, 27

Kayla is an outgoing, trustworthy and unapologetic woman with a big personality. She has been in a serious relationship that lasted eight years, but she was ready for her forever and her ex was not. Kayla isn’t messing around when it comes to dating and is ready for the one. The high school counselor says she wants to enter her “soft girl” era and settle down with a man who is ready to have kids. When she isn’t working, Kayla loves reading “Harry Potter,” watching “Schitt’s Creek,” and hanging with her rescue animals. This beauty is tired of being the third wheel in her friend group and is hoping Joey will be her forever plus-one!

Fun Facts:

• Kayla once stopped traffic to save a baby duckling.
• Kayla really loves “Harry Potter.”
• Kayla dreams of eating her way around the world.

Kelsey A.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Junior Project Manager, 25

Kelsey A. is really something special. The Southern sweetheart spent most of her childhood growing up in Germany on a U.S. military base, and she’s extremely close with her big, loving family. The project manager now lives in New Orleans, where she enjoys taking the streetcar to new restaurants, walking around the French market, and having a picnic with her friends. Kelsey A. likes making thoughtful gifts for her partner when she’s in love, so hopefully Joey’s ready to be showered with homemade tokens of her affection. Kelsey A. wants to meet a man with a great sense of humor who’s understanding and who loves giving back as much as she does. She hopes to start her own nonprofit one day, and she’s hoping Joey is along for the ride.

Fun Facts:

• Kelsey A. only needs 12 hours to plan an international getaway.
• Kelsey A. often wonders how the world would be different if social media didn’t exist.
• Kelsey A. takes pride in her gift-giving abilities.

Kelsey T.
Los Angeles, California
Actor, 31

Kelsey T. is the kind of woman who radiates joy and ambition everywhere she goes. She describes herself as understanding, adventurous, and ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Joey. Kelsey T. has had multiple long-term relationships and was engaged to her ex. She says she knows she is “ready to fall in love again” and wants a man who will appreciate the thoughtfulness she brings to their relationship. In her free time, Kelsey T. loves to have game nights with her girls, spend time with her big, tight-knit family, and play a round of beach volleyball. She says when she meets the right person, she usually falls in love hard and fast; so buckle up, Joey, we’re going diving into love headfirst!

Fun Facts:

• Kelsey T. likes when wild lizards crawl into her hands.
• Kelsey T. describes herself as a “grade A hype woman!”
• Kelsey T. wants to thank Destiny’s Child for getting her through her adolescence.

Kyra
Miami, Florida
Paralegal, 26 

Kyra is a quirky, hilarious woman who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. The paralegal lives in Miami, where she loves going out to bars as much as she loves staying home and playing Sims. Kyra is looking for an honest, loyal and funny man who can keep up with her sense of humor. Her dream date is spending the day at the beach and heading to a comedy show at night. Kyra says she’s in her “carpe diem” era and is ready to have new experiences and hopefully meet her perfect match. Acts of service is her love language, and she’s even written poems for her exes; so, Joey, get ready to be spoiled by Kyra’s love!

Fun Facts:

• Kyra makes the best Kung Pao tofu.
• Kyra loves to look through her old yearbooks.
• Kyra’s go-to dance move is the classic “sway side-to-side.”
   

Lanie
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Realtor, 27

Lanie is an adventure-seeker, and here at “The Bachelor,” adventure she will find! The realtor’s positive, bubbly personality is infectious and she has a heart of gold. Lanie comes from a big Polish/Greek family, and her parents have been married for over 30 years. She is hoping to find a love like her parents have and is looking for a man who is emotionally available and mature. She’s tired of all the situationships! Lanie wants to find her travel buddy for life who’s ready to take on the world with her; so, Joey, I hope your bags are packed. We can’t wait to see if these two hit it off. 

Fun Facts:

• Lanie lives for a good happy hour.
• Lanie doesn’t mess with sharks under any circumstances.
• Lanie hopes to buy a house in Greece one day.

Lauren
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Registered Nurse/Allison’s Sister, 28

Lauren is the total package of brains, beauty and a hilarious personality. The nurse is especially passionate about her career and is the life of the party when she’s not working. Lauren loves attending group fitness classes and music festivals in her free time. She is also very close with her family, including her sister, Allison, who is also vying for Joey’s heart. Lauren loves a man who is motivated, funny, and with whom she feels safe. One thing Lauren can’t stand is men with bad hygiene — she wants a guy who takes care of himself. She is a true romantic and thinks she’s single because her standards are high. Let’s see if Joey is the man of Lauren’s dreams that she’s been waiting for!

Fun Facts:

• Lauren is an avid voice texter.
• Lauren finds cleaning to be therapeutic.
• Lauren went through a serious punk phase, spikes and chains included.

Lea
Waipahu, Hawaii
Account Manager, 23

Lea might have met Joey at “After the Final Rose,” but she’s ready to make her second first impression! The Hawaii native is proud of her roots, confident, and lights up every room. When Lea isn’t working, she loves spending time painting, hiking and being by the ocean. She loves the beach so much that she wishes she could be a fish for a day and thinks she was a sea creature in another life. Lea takes relationships and love very seriously and has never been one for casual dating. She is ready to be wifed up and is a sucker for big romantic gestures. Joey, we hope you’re taking notes!

Fun Facts:

• Lea was on the canoe paddling team in high school.
• Lea plays the flute and would love to teach music.
• Lea is a cliff diving enthusiast.

Lexi
Atlanta, Georgia
Digital Strategist, 30

Lexi is a sweet soul who is really ready to find “the one.” The digital strategy manager has everything going for her, but now she wants someone to share in her many successes. Lexi is loyal, kind and smart (like, graduated in the top 1% of her MBA summer program at MIT kind of smart). She moved over 15 times during her childhood and is ready for a stable man who will stand by her side through the good and the bad. Lexi says that when she loves, she loves deeply and is a “ride or die” for her person. Lexi is here to find her perfect match and hopefully return home with Joey by her side.

Fun Facts:

• Lexi was the resident advisor (RA) of her freshman dorm.
• Lexi cannot live without her self-tanning mousse.
• Lexi’s life goal is to run a marathon.
   

Madina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mental Health Therapist, 31  

Madina is a beautiful catch with a huge heart. She comes from a close Bangladeshi family and describes herself as ambitious, loyal and caring. Madina is passionate about her work as a mental health therapist and loves helping people change their lives. When she isn’t working with clients, Madina loves exercising, dancing and watching “The Great British Bake Off.” Madina’s life is very full, she says, adding, “I have a lot to be thankful for. I just truly feel like that one missing piece is my person.” The therapist is hoping to meet a man who is mature, empathetic, and who won’t be on his phone the whole time during their date nights. Madina believes true love is within reach, and we hope she’s right! 

Fun Facts:

• Madina loves to unwind with a face mask and a cup of tea.
• Madina is a big supporter of color-coded organization.
• Madina has never been camping and doesn’t see that changing.
   

Maria
Kleinburg, Ontario
Executive Assistant, 29

Maria is a bold, outgoing woman who isn’t afraid to speak her mind and go for what her heart wants. The Canadian beauty is so done with short-term flings and situationships, and she’s ready to settle down with her perfect match. And lucky for Maria, a psychic reading recently left her thinking that Joey could be her future husband. Time will tell if the psychic’s foresight was right. Maria’s interests are extremely well-rounded, including a black belt in Taekwondo karate, a love for a big plate of spaghetti, and an obsession with horror movies. She wants a man who can embrace her passions, and while Maria loves horror, she hopes Joey won’t leave her ghosted!

Fun Facts:

• Maria loves a good disposable camera photo shoot.
• Maria dreams of eating sushi in Japan.
• Maria is obsessed with horror movies.

Marlena
West Palm Beach, Florida
Finance Writer, 26

Marlena is ready to commit and wants a man who’s not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve. Vulnerability is very important to her, and she’s hoping Joey will show her his sensitive side. Marlena’s loved ones describe her as optimistic, loyal and resilient. In five years, Marlena hopes to be married with two kids and continue fostering rescue dogs. Her dream job is to be a parent and she can’t wait to enter her soccer mom era. Marlena considers herself a “hopeful romantic” and always goes above and beyond to make her partner feel special. She’s hoping Joey is ready to receive all the love she has to give. 

Fun Facts:

• Marlena loves to read books by candlelight.
• Nothing makes Marlena happier than puppies.
• When Marlena golfs, she ALWAYS drives the golf cart.

Nat
Sudbury, Canada
Registered Nurse/Professor, 26

Nat is beautiful, quirky and wildly accomplished. At only 26 years old, she’s already earned her master’s degree, become a professor and is a successful nurse. This small-town girl is ready for a new adventure and is hoping Joey is the perfect match for whom she’s been waiting. Nat is the full package and wants a man with whom she can laugh, travel, and start building a life. One thing about Nat is that she REALLY values her beauty sleep and tries to get at least 12 hours a night (she can sleep for up to 17 hours, though!). The nurse loves to cuddle and get cozy with her man, so hopefully Joey is ready to drift off into dreamland with Nat.

Fun Facts:

• Nat likes to sleep in an ice-cold bedroom.
• Nat suffers from a severe case of FOMO.
• Nat believes that broccoli is the superior vegetable.

Rachel
Honolulu, Hawaii
ICU Nurse, 26

Say “aloha” to stunning Rachel! This ICU nurse has worked hard to achieve her professional goals, but she’s ready to find someone with whom to enjoy the journey of life. Rachel is immensely proud of her Hawaiian roots and hopes to bond over her love of Hawaiian food and culture with Joey. She comes from a big, tight-knit family and is really excited to start a family of her own. When it comes to relationships, Rachel is looking for an honest, gentle and supportive man with whom she can build a life. And when she’s not working at the hospital, Rachel loves watching “Friends,” reading Jane Austen books, and spending time with her loved ones. Rachel is totally wifey material. Let’s see if Joey thinks so too. 

Fun Facts:

• Rachel says there is NOTHING better than a Hawaiian Christmas.
• Rachel is terrified of frogs.
• Rachel’s signature look growing up involved Bermuda shorts and feather earrings.

Sam
Nashville, Tennessee
CPA, 31

When it comes to living life, Sam likes to just say yes and lean in. The former New Yorker isn’t afraid of adventure and taking risks when it comes to finding love. Sam works hard at her career as a CPA and also loves a night out enjoying pizza and margaritas with her friends. Since moving to Nashville, she’s mostly met men who want to date casually, but Sam is ready to find someone who will make her their No. 1 priority. She’s looking for the kind of love that her mom and stepdad have and knows her perfect match is out there. Sam is ready to settle down and dreams of having a destination wedding very soon. So, Joey, pack your bags! 

Fun Facts:

• Sam hopes to have a destination wedding one day.
• Sam dreams of going on safari in Africa.
• Sam loves to dine European-style and have dinner at 10 p.m.

Samantha
Miami, Florida
Pro Football Cheerleader, 25

Samantha may be best known as an NFL cheerleader, but there’s a lot more to her than amazing dance skills and a beautiful smile. Before she became a professional cheerleader, Samantha was a decorated pageant queen and a princess at Disney World. This former Disney princess is looking for her real-life Prince Charming and thinks Joey could be her soul mate. Samantha is genuine and charismatic, and gives her all to relationships. When she’s not on the road with the Miami Dolphins, Samantha loves hanging with her dog, Finley, and enjoying pizza at her family’s pizza restaurant. She says she’s “ready to get engaged” on “The Bachelor” and is so excited to meet Joey! 

Fun Facts:

• Samantha wants someone to take her on an airboat tour one day.
• Samantha keeps peonies in her apartment at all times because they make her happy.
• Samantha sings in the shower.

Sandra
Nashville, Tennessee
Cybersecurity Consultant, 26  

Sandra is as hardworking and compassionate as she is beautiful. She has her life all figured out, from her career to her social life, and now she’s ready to be a part of the power couple of which she’s always dreamed. The cybersecurity agent truly loves love and is hoping her future husband will also be her best friend. When she’s not working, Sandra loves watching “Suits,” traveling the world, and going on hot girl walks. She also can’t wait to be a mom and wants to start a family soon. Sandra is so excited about this unique opportunity to find love with Joey and we can’t wait to see if he’s what she’s been looking for!

Fun Facts:

• Sandra loves going on hot girl walks with her girlfriends.
• Sandra would have thrived in the ’80s.
• Sandra loves football and throws a mean spiral.

Starr
Delray Beach, Florida
Mental Health Counselor, 25  

Starr is 100% wife material. The Brazilian American beauty is intelligent, resilient and positive, and she’s ready to meet her match. Starr is passionate about her work as a mental health counselor and feels like her career is what she was put on this Earth to do. When she’s not helping others, Starr loves trying new restaurants, having a picnic on the beach, and going for runs. She’s tired of being the third wheel for all her friends who are getting engaged and married. Starr is looking for a man who is ambitious, family-oriented, funny, and in whom she can truly confide. Will Joey be the one to show Starr that true love is out there? Only time will tell.

Fun Facts:

• Star does a great Britney Spears impression.
• Starr admits that she is always late.
• Starr likes her margaritas spicy.

Sydney
Newport, Rhode Island
Vintage Store Owner, 28  

Sydney is a boss woman looking to add romance to her life. She is smart, free-spirited and entrepreneurial, which has led to her owning her own successful vintage store. Sydney says what she’s doing now is her dream job; and while her life is very full, she shared, “I am so ready to find my forever person.” The store owner knows Joey checks a lot of her dating boxes and hopes to leave “The Bachelor” engaged to the love of her life. Sydney wants a man who is as adventurous as she is — she’s willing to book a same-day international flight and just go. So, Joey, pack your bags and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Sydney.

Fun Facts:

• Sydney’s cats know how to play fetch and sit on command.
• Sydney was voted Most School Spirit in high school.
• Sydney lived in Thailand, where she taught English.
   

Talyah
Huntington Beach, California
Esthetician, 23

Talyah is ready to say goodbye to the single life. She can’t wait to meet Joey and is hoping he is the genuine, loyal and romantic guy for whom she’s been searching. On the weekends, Talyah enjoys watching “Gossip Girl” all cuddled up with her chihuahua, Lil Mama, whom she loves more than anything. Talyah and Lil Mama are a package deal — take note, Joey! The esthetician is a true romantic at heart and is ready to receive back the love she has to give. When Talyah is interested in a man, her pickup line is asking if they’ve met before; so we can’t wait to see if her limo entrance gives her déjà vu. 

Fun Facts:

• Talyah needs a good pair of leggings to survive.
• Talyah loves the style of the 1950s era.
• Talyah loves pancakes.
   

Taylor
Chicago, Illinois
Recruiter, 23 

Taylor is witty, loyal, generous and ALWAYS up for a good time. The Midwest beauty has been in serious relationships before and knows she’s ready for marriage. Taylor says Joey is 100% her type and truly believes everything happens for a reason. She’s hoping the reason they’re both here is fate to be together forever. When Taylor isn’t working at her HR job, she loves going to hot yoga, reading Taylor Jenkins Reid books, and spending time with her close family. Taylor’s idea of a perfect day is getting all bundled up, going ice skating, and then ending the night at a sushi restaurant. She truly believes that the next person she dates will be her last, so let’s see if Joey is the man for whom she’s been waiting.

Fun Facts:

• Taylor says she is the Samantha of her friend group.
• Good food is Taylor’s love language.
• If Taylor could be anyone for a day, she says she would be Joey’s fiancée.

Zoe
Atlanta, Georgia
Artist, 24 

Zoe needs a man who is ready to commit and is willing to show up for her the way she will show up for him in a relationship. The Cuban American beauty is a full-time artist and has an exceptionally successful career as a sculptor, welder and photographer. Zoe has been in a long-term serious relationship before, so she knows she’s ready for a genuine, forever kind of love. She dreams of taking Joey on a date night to a museum where they can appreciate the art, have meaningful conversation, and completely unplug from the rest of the world. When she’s not creating, Zoe enjoys going for runs along the river and trying new restaurants with her loved ones. Will Joey be Zoe’s person, or will her search for the perfect love story continue? 

Fun Facts:

• Zoe loves reading Architectural Digest.
• Zoe isn’t afraid to hop on the back of a motorcycle.
• Zoe will notice if you are on your phone too much.