Serenity Grace Russell is 10 years old and hails from Southern California. She is currently a 5th grade student, published author, equestrian, and professional actress. 

Serenity has been seen co-starring on Surface (Apple TV), Not Dead Yet (ABC), That Girl LayLay (Nickelodeon), as well as guest starring on Magnum PI (NBC), 9-1-1: Lonestar (FOX), and Electric Bloom (DISNEY). Serenity also has had supporting roles in the feature films: We're All Gonna Die and 47 Days with Jesus (both available on DVD). Serenity has filmed over 25 commercials for: Blues Clues/Cox HomeLife, Baby Shark, Hilton, Paw Patrol, EBO, Litti Toys, Matchbox, Toy Story, Barbie, TCM (Turner Classic Movies), Walmart/Sharper Image, Perfect Snacks, Home Depot, Cadillac, Ross, Palmetto Solar, Tadiran, Dish Network, Progressive, Discover Card, Cheez It, Toyota, Zaxby's, USAA, and Jack in the Box. Serenity has also been awarded TWO Young Entertainer Awards for Best Young Actress in a Commercial, as well as Best Guest Starring Young Actress in a Television Series. 

Serenity is also proud to have completed over 300 hours of community service in the last 3 years through her platform Serenity’s Service Squad. She is most excited to make unforgettable memories this year traveling with her sash sisters & new IUM family! 

FUN FACT: Serenity is the proud owner of her own company, Serenity Grace Productions! #girlboss

Her experience with IUM was nothing but positive and was so much fun! What makes IUM different from previous pageants is the positivity from staff and contestants, as well as the fact you get your score sheets on the spot! Not to mention, the prize package is UNMATCHED!