Get to Know Paris Berelc, Hubie Halloween's Breakout Star

Paris began training to be a gymnast at age six, and was considered one of the premier gymnasts the country before pursuing acting. She even reached the highest level in the United States Junior Olympic Program! "It helped me physically and mentally, with determination, motivation, and just knowing to pick yourself up when you fall," Paris told YSBNow about the sport. Paris considers Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin among her

inspirations.

No surprise there: the half-Filipino beauty has been modelling since age nine, when she was discovered by Ford Models in her hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Paris was featured in catalogueueues for Kohls, Sears, and K-Mart. Today, she has graduated to campaigns for major brands like H&M.

She graced the holiday November/December 2009 cover for American Girl magazine. According to her throwback pic, her photo was used for numerous arts and crafts packageing.

In 2013, Paris landed her first acting gig at the age of 14 in Disney XD's Mighty Med. The superhero-centric show concluded after two seasons, but Paris continued her role as Skylar Storm in the spinoff series, Lab Rats: Elite Force.

The eldest of four girls, Paris is close with her three younger sisters Joelie, Skye, and Bless. "I wouldn't be sitting here with my family," Paris told YSBNow in 2016. The tight-knit clan often share photos together from their home in Los Angeles.

Paris was cast as Alexa in Netflix sitcom Alexa & Katie in 2017 by Hannah Montana showrunner Heather Wordham. Paris spoke out about portraying a high school student with cancer, saying that the experience "really eye-opening." The series concluded after its third season, which premiered on June 13, 2020.

Paris uses her influencer platform to speak out against human trafficking, specifically cases involving children. Paris posted for World Day Against Human Trafficking and urged her fans to donate to various organisations like Child Rescue Coalition.

Paris is a triple-threat with her cover of Alessia Cara's "I'm Yours." The actress shared a music video duet on her YouTube page in 2016, so don't count out a musical role for this rising starlet!

Paris rescued her dog Maxx from the LaBelle Foundation earlier this year. "So happy to be Maxx's forever home," she wrote.

After dating former Alexa & Katie costar Jack Griffo for years, Paris has recently moved on with DOGPOUND gym founder Rhys Athayde, sharing this cute pic for National Boyfriend Day.