Fei Ren is a Chinese-Canadian actress and director known for her dynamic and diverse range of roles, earning multiple award nominations in TV, film, and theatre.
Ren gained recognition for her role as a deadly assassin in Netflix's crime action film "Polar", alongside Katheryn Winnick, Mads Mikkelsen, and Matt Lucas, which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Performance in the Leo Award (2020).
She also starred in the feminist dark comedy web series "This Blows", created by Bruce McCulloch, where her portrayal of a quirky hacker earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance (2019).
Ren produced and led the play "Lungs" by Duncan Macmillan, which earned her a nomination for Best Leading Performance in the Jessie Richardson Theatre Award (2020).
Additionally, Ren is known for her series regular role as a feminist movie star on CBC's "The Romeo Section", created by Chris Haddock, where she performed in English and Mandarin.
Ren has also appeared in popular American shows such as Supernatural (The CW),Lucifer (FOX),Minority Report (FOX),and The Magicians (SyFy). Her film credits include supporting lead roles in the indie action film "SuperGrid" and the Chinese movie "Fatal Visit", alongside Sammi Cheng.
Born and raised in Zhengzhou, China, Ren moved to Canada to complete her Psychology degree at the University of British Columbia, while working internationally as a model, appearing in hundreds of runways and editorials.
After graduation, Ren trained intensively in the craft of acting and clowning in Vancouver and New York, in addition to her screen credits and editorial modeling work. She has also cultivated her skills as a stage director, having directed "The Mirror Test" at the Annex Orpheum Theatre and the dark feminist comedy "Commencing", featuring an all-female cast.
Ren believes in the power of storytelling and is passionate about using art to positively impact people's lives. In her spare time, she finds artistic satisfaction in painting, dancing, and cooking.
