Melanie Moreno is a Dominican-American model, bikini-store manager and Love Island USA Season 8 star. She entered the Peacock villa on Day 1, coupled up with fellow East Coast islander Sincere Rhea, and finished third in America’s vote. Outside the show she models, manages a bikini store and posts fashion and lifestyle content to a large Instagram following.
She turns 25 today, November 6, 2026. Here is what is publicly known about her age, Philly roots, modeling career, Love Island run and relationship status, based on Famous Birthdays, The Inquirer, TV Insider/Swooon coverage and E! News.
Melanie Moreno Quick Facts
| Name | Melanie Moreno (also Melanie Elisa Moreno); Instagram @melanieelisa |
|---|---|
| Known for | Love Island USA Season 8 Day-1 islander; model and bikini-store manager |
| Birthday | November 6, 2001 (as reported by Famous Birthdays) |
| Age | 25 (turns 25 on November 6, 2026) |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (North Philly) |
| Based in | Los Angeles since 2023 (grew up in North Philly) |
| Nationality / heritage | Dominican-American; fluent in Spanish |
| Family | Sister Steph Moreno; mom is her best friend (per her show intro) |
| About 2.5 million followers on @melanieelisa (tracker sites, late 2026) | |
| Love Island USA | Season 8 Day-1 couple with Sincere Rhea; finished third |
| Relationship | Dating Sincere Rhea and taking it slow (as of Oct 2026); not officially boyfriend/girlfriend at the reunion |
| Net worth | Not publicly confirmed |
Who Is Melanie Moreno?
Melanie Moreno (also known as Melanie Elisa Moreno) is a reality television personality and model. Famous Birthdays describes her as a Dominican-American reality star, content creator and model who became widely known after appearing on season eight of Love Island USA. She entered the villa on Day 1.
Before the show she managed a bikini store and built a modeling résumé that includes Pretty Little Thing’s Miami Swim Week. Fans looking for other model bios on TheNewsify may also like Claire Drake, Rachel Pizzolato and Sophie Rain.
Melanie Moreno Age and Birthday
Famous Birthdays lists her birthday as November 6, 2001, which makes her 25 years old as of November 6, 2026. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. During June 2026 Love Island coverage, outlets correctly called her 24 because that birthday had not yet passed.
Melanie Moreno Early Life and Family
Famous Birthdays lists Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as her birthplace. The Inquirer calls her a North Philly native who still identifies as an East Coast girl even after moving to Los Angeles. In her show intro she said, “I’m a Philly girl — we’re so real, we’re so blunt,” and joked that if you cut her she would “bleed green” as an Eagles fan.
She has Dominican roots and is fluent in Spanish. She has a sister named Steph Moreno. In her Love Island intro she called her mom her best friend and the reason she is bubbly. In a Voyage LA interview, later summarized by Swooon/TV Insider, she said she tried one semester of college, then redirected toward her modeling and brand dreams after her stepdad died — a grief she has discussed publicly as a turning point.
Melanie Moreno Modeling Career
Bikini-store manager and runway work
The Inquirer and her Love Island bio list her job as bikini-store manager. Famous Birthdays notes that she walked the Pretty Little Thing runway in Miami and has traveled to London, Milan, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. She collaborated with Pretty Little Thing for Miami Swim Week in 2022.
Wilhelmina, plus-size modeling and MORE SPORT STUDIO
According to her Voyage LA interview (as reported by Swooon), she was scouted by a manager named Elizabeth and signed with Wilhelmina. She has said her biggest dream since age 10 was to model, and that she had once believed she needed a specific body type to break in. Fans later shared older plus-size modeling photos and videos from her earlier work; her sister and a cousin publicly pushed back on rumors that she had been insecure about that chapter.
She also launched MORE SPORT STUDIO, a fashion brand she described as bringing awareness to mental health through luxury sustainable products. Season 7 islander Iris Kendall reportedly referred Melanie to Love Island after buying a bikini from her, according to Snapchat chatter covered by entertainment outlets — treat that referral as reported, not independently confirmed on air.
Melanie Moreno on Love Island USA Season 8
Melanie entered Love Island USA Season 8 on Peacock as a Day-1 islander in early June 2026. She coupled up with Sincere Rhea, a former Division I hurdler from the Cape May area. The Inquirer noted that the pair bonded over the Philadelphia Eagles and East Coast roots. Their on-screen relationship included drama, including a love-triangle stretch when Sincere showed interest in bombshell Sol Dean.
They reached the Season 8 finale. Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff won the season and the prize; Melanie and Sincere finished third in America’s vote. She has since been seen at high-profile events, including the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show pink carpet in October 2026.
Melanie Moreno and Sincere Rhea Relationship Status
At the Season 8 reunion, Melanie said they were not boyfriend and girlfriend and were seeing how things went in the outside world. On October 18, 2026, she updated E! News at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: they are dating “like regular people,” taking their time, and she feels happy and supported. She stressed that posting a partner often signals a boyfriend label she was not ready to claim yet, and that even if they stop dating he remains a close friend.
Melanie Moreno Social Media
Her main Instagram account is @melanieelisa. Instagram tracker sites in late 2026 put the account at about 2.5 million followers after her Love Island run. Famous Birthdays and entertainment coverage also describe her as an online content creator alongside modeling. Exact live follower counts change daily, so treat 2.5 million as an approximate late-2026 figure.
Melanie Moreno Net Worth
Melanie Moreno’s net worth has not been publicly confirmed. Dollar figures on celebrity wiki sites are estimates and often recycle outdated follower counts, so they are not repeated here. Her reported income sources include modeling, managing a bikini store, brand work and social content.
Melanie Moreno FAQs
Who is Melanie Moreno?
Melanie Moreno is a Dominican-American model, bikini-store manager and reality star. She entered Love Island USA Season 8 as a Day-1 islander and became known for her on-screen journey with Sincere Rhea. She also models and has walked for Pretty Little Thing.
How old is Melanie Moreno?
Melanie Moreno is 25 years old as of November 6, 2026. Famous Birthdays lists her birthday as November 6, 2001, and her zodiac sign is Scorpio. Coverage from June 2026 correctly called her 24 before this birthday.
Where is Melanie Moreno from?
She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in North Philly. The Inquirer and her show intro both describe her as a Philly girl. She has lived in Los Angeles since 2023.
Was Melanie Moreno on Love Island USA?
Yes. She appeared on Love Island USA Season 8 on Peacock as a Day-1 islander. She coupled up with Sincere Rhea early on, reached the finale, and finished third. Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff won the season.
Is Melanie Moreno still with Sincere Rhea?
As of October 2026, Melanie told E! News they are dating and taking it slow. At the Season 8 reunion she said they were not officially boyfriend and girlfriend and were seeing how things went outside the villa.
What is Melanie Moreno’s net worth?
Her net worth has not been publicly confirmed. Dollar figures on celebrity wiki sites are estimates, not financial records, so they are not repeated here. Her reported work includes modeling, managing a bikini store and brand projects such as MORE SPORT STUDIO.
Last updated: November 6, 2026