Renee was one of the final three contestants on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8. Renee heard about the audition the day before it took place in Chicago, and had just been in Chicago to get married. She went to the audition four days after she got married.
On America's Next Top Model, Renee took some strong photos and it was said that she had the best body proportions for fashion, but was continuously criticized for looking too mature and old. This led to her being eliminated as the season's second runner up in the season finale. She didn't appear in bottom 2 until Episode 13.
Modeling/Acting career
Renee started modeling when she was 13.
Before Top Model, Renee modeled in New York, Europe and Japan and appeared in Seventeen and Italian Vogue. Renee appeared in US Weekly with Jaslene Gonzalez, Natasha Galkina and Dionne Walters.
Alway announced that she has signed with Next Model Management in Los Angeles from her MySpace.
Personal life
Before Top Model, Renee was a stay-at-home mother. Her husband's name is Jason. They have 1-year-old son named Troy.
She has four sisters and a brother.
She has said that she has a lot of respect for German supermodel Heidi Klum. She has stated that she will move to Los Angeles and continue with modeling and shooting a film.