Zoe McGrady will be one of the bachelorettes competing on Grant Ellis' season when The Bachelor returns to ABC.
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Zoe will introduce herself to Grant when The Bachelor's 29th season premieres Monday, January 27 at 8PM ET/PT on ABC.
Zoe, however, will have 24 other women standing in her way of receiving Grant's final rose. Those women will include a pediatric speech therapist, boxing trainer, interior designer, attorney, and wedding planner.
Grant, a 31-year-old day trader and New Jersey native who currently resides in Houston, TX, initially competed on Jenn Tran's season of The Bachelorette.
Grant is a former pro basketball player who is passionate about his career. When he's not working, he enjoys cheering on the Lakers, going bowling, and belting out tunes at karaoke nights.
"As the Bachelor, Grant is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure and genuine connections," ABC said in a statement.
"He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures."
Will Zoe make Grant's dreams come true, and will they be the next Bachelor couple?
Until viewers can watch Zoe and Grant's story unfold on The Bachelor, let's learn some information about this beautiful bachelorette right now.
Below is a list of five facts Reality TV World has compiled about The Bachelor 29 bachelorette Zoe McGrady.
ABC says Zoe isn't afraid to go after what she wants
Zoe wants to find her Prince Charming, and so she won't stop until she finds him.FOLLOW REALITY TV WORLD ON THE ALL-NEW GOOGLE NEWS!
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Zoe wants to meet a man with transparency who will be as supportive and committed as she'll be to him.
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Zoe is super impressive on paper
Zoe graduated from Duke University in 2019 with a degree in mechanical engineering.When she's not working as a project manager for Quantile, she seeks adventure outdoors and enjoys activities such as boating, jet skiing, surfing and ice skating.
Zoe also loves cooking fancy dinners for her partner when she's in love.
Zoe is a model and content creator on the side
Zoe has a career in mechanical engineering, but she's also very active on social media and has over 10,000 followers. She posts videos about beauty, skincare, and lifestyle.Not only is Zoe a content creator and influencer, but she also models.
Modeling was a childhood dream Zoe has fulfilled. She signed with a top agency in New York City, Wilhelmina, and has already worked with brands like Under Armour, Sephora, Fanatics and Kiehl's.
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Zoe serves as a proud Youth Mentor in New York City
Zoe dabbles in motivational speaking and is passionate about mentoring.She promotes STEM, being an ACE (adverse childhood experiences) advocate, and inspires children to reach their potential through self-work and healthy habits.
The bachelorette works with various organizations and shares her experiences about working in male-dominated fields -- from wrestling in high school to holding down a job in engineering.
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Zoe was adopted and grew up in Virginia
Zoe, a mixed woman with one sister, was adopted by two white people. The girls grew up in a predominantly all-white town in the South."It was kind of weird. We were always the people [others] were staring at," Zoe said on an episode of the "Miss Represented" podcast.
"Being one of few people of color down there just made things a bit difficult at times. For me, especially, being Black and being interested in science and math and stuff, I was always the black sheep of my hometown."
Zoe lamented about how she never really had a "circle of people" and friends to support her.
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