Asia Monet Ray is a dancer who gained prominence as a competitor on Lifetime's Dance Moms before becoming the star of the Lifetime series Raising Asia. She began dancing at the age of two and also trained in figure skating while growing up. Asia has achieved notable success in her dance career, placing first in Dance Moms episodes such as "Rock That," "Ready for War," and "The Robot." Her talents extend beyond dancing; in 2016, she portrayed Sydney Simpson on American Crime Story and played Jasmine in two episodes of Grey's Anatomy. Additionally, she showcased her vocal abilities by singing the national anthem at a Los Angeles Clippers game at the Staples Center and performed on tour with Mariah Carey.
