For someone who arrived in the US with no money, no job, and no place to live, Asaf Goren sure has danced his way to the top. And now, after numerous achievements, the dancer is a part of the “Pit Crew” featured on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Keep reading this Asaf Goren Bio to learn more about him.
Meet Asaf Goren, RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Pit Crew
RuPaul’s Drag Race has a “Pit Crew” to assist them with both Mini and Maxi Challenges. They are always half-naked, oiled-up eye candy, that every queen ogles over. But they’re not just in the show to roll over a cart of unconventional materials for a design challenge. The crew also plays games and acts alongside the queens. Thus, making them an integral part of the Emmy-winning reality competition show.
Luckily for Asaf Goren, he was chosen as one of the five Pit Crew in RuPaul’s Drag Race season 11 and he continued appearing in the show for over 4 seasons.
As for the other four, they were Bryce Eilenberg (an aerospace engineer and a Red Hot 100 model), Bruno Alcantara (a Brazilian model, author, life coach, and OnlyFans star), Jesse Pattison ( an action actor, a stuntman, a model, and a trainer), and Calixto Quan (a model and a Senior Program Manager).
What Reality Shows Has Asaf Goren Been On?
Besides RuPaul’s Drag Race, Asaf Goren has appeared as a dancer in The Pounde Hole (2015) and Boy George & Asaf Goren: Rainbow in the Dark (music video).
Also, he graced the TV series Degree: What Moves You – So You Think You Can Dance, Todrick Hall’s documentary, Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall, which examined the launch of the singer and dancer’s original stage musical Straight Outta Oz, and MTV’s Are You the One.
On Are You the One, Asaf was the only participant who came from abroad. “I was the only foreigner on the show, and it was important for me to show more sides of me to the American audience. I saw it as a great platform to represent so many things that are important to me in life,” he said.
The dancer even acted as “Ron” in the series The Station.
But amongst all, Asaf is proud of appearing in Britney Spears’s “Make Me” music video. “Britney is awesome and a hard worker and true inspiration, and we stayed in touch,” he recalled.
How Much Is Asaf Goren Net Worth?
Asaf Goren flaunted a net worth of under $1 million in 2023.
A passionate dancer, Asaf came to the US in 2015 to pursue his dreams of being known for his talent of break dancing and to be involved in the Entertainment Industry. Soon after, he was then signed by the Wilhelmina modeling agency and got selected for So You Think You Can Dance.
But you’ll be surprised to know that Asaf started her career out in Judo. Infact, he is Israel’s five-time judo champion.
Fun Fact: Since the age of 16, Asaf has traveled around the world performing at, competing in, and judging international breakdancing competitions, especially in Europe, the USA, and Japan.
Is Asaf Goren Married?
Yes, as of 2023, Asaf Goren is married to his wife Maayan Rudich. She is a “Creative Writer, Photographer, and Occasional Pop Singer.” Find her on IG @maayanrudich, FB @MaayanRudich, and Youtube @MaayanRudich.
As for their kids, Asaf and Maayan welcomed a baby boy on April 10, 2022.
Now, he’s “living the dream” with his family.
On his 1st Father’s Day (on June 2022), Asaf took to his IG to write, “My 1st Father’s Day. Raising a family is such a blessing. Shout out to all the hard-working fathers and mothers out there.”
Prior to marrying Maayan, the dancer dated AYTO co-stars Kaylen Zahara and Francesca Duncan.
On AYTO, Asaf once said he was constantly disappointed by women who only seem to want him for his notoriety. Guess, Maayan swayed his heart just the way he wanted to.
Asaf Goren Age
Asaf was 31 years of age in 2023.
This also means that he was 27 when he first appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Asaf Goren Parents
Asaf Goren is very vocal about how grateful he is for his parents; especially his mother.
According to the star, it was his mother — a dance teacher — who first sparked his passion for dance in him. “I used to see her build choreography in the living room. It was always there,” he recalled.
Well, now that he’s an accomplice dancer himself, his mother is super proud. “I want to make a better life for her and my family back in Israel,” he added.
Sadly, talking about his family, half of them were murdered in the Holocaust. His grandfather was the only one who survived.
As for his siblings, Asaf has two sisters.
Trivia: Asaf once said that his parents were broke.
Asaf Goren Height
Asaf Goren stands tall at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm).
Related FAQs
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Where Is Asaf Goren From?
Asaf hails from Tel Aviv, Israel.
But in 2023, he resided in Los Angeles, California.
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When Is Asaf Goren Birthday?
Asaf celebrates his birthday on Septmeber 1 and is of the Virgo zodiac.
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Is Asaf Goren On Instagram?
Find him on Instgram @asafgoren1.
Also, here are his Facebook accounts — @iamAsafgoren and @pickup.goren.
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