Renee Chao is one of Barbie's best friends. She is Chinese-American. She is a tomboy and a skater, she loves snacking at any time, and her favorite sport is basketball. She was introduced in 2016. Her body type is tall, but she has the standard in My First Barbie Line.
2016[]
Renee was featured in the animated movie Barbie Spy Squad.
2017[]
Renee had a minor appearance in the animated movie Barbie Video Game Hero.
Renee occasionally appears as a princess in Dreamtopia but isn't called by her name Renee she is just called Sparkle Mountain Princess or Crystal Princess
2018[]
Renee was featured in the seasons 1 and 2 of the animated series Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures. Her appearance was changed here, giving her a beanie, making her the tallest girl, and giving her more accurate Asian facial features.
2019[]
Renee was featured in season 3 of the animated series Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, and season 1 of the animated series Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures: Go Team Roberts!
2020[]
Renee was featured season 2 of the animated series Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures: Go Team Roberts! and the animated movie Barbie Princess Adventure
- GML71 - Barbie Princess Adventure Renee Doll in Fashion and Accessories
2021[]
Renee briefly appeared in the Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (Movie).
2022[]
Renee appeared in the TV series Barbie It Takes Two.
2023[]
Renee appears in the special, My First Barbie: Happy Dream Day.
Renee is featured in the series Barbie a Touch of Magic as a supporting character.
2024[]
Renee is featured in the series Barbie Mysteries - The Great Horse Chase
- Barbie: Renee Doll and Small Horse Nurture Playset - HXJ40
Renee is featured in animated short form videos and music videos for the spin off 'Dream Besties'
- Barbie Dream Besties Renee Fashion Doll - HYC24
2025[]
Renee is still featured in Dream Besties series and doll line.
- Renee Barbie Dream Besties Articulated Skater Doll - JFX99
- Barbie Dream Besties Swimsuit Renee Doll - JGH86
Renee is one of the main characters of the book "Snow Much Fun" where her friends go to cheer her on at a snowboarding contest at the Winterland Wonder Festival in a mountain lodge.
Trivia[]
- In the Barbie Vlog 2018 Chinese New Year of the Dog, it is mentioned that Renee has an aunt, uncle and cousin that live in China near Xi'an. Renee's cousin is named Xiaomei.[1]
- In official artwork (not animation) Renee often has dyed hair, like lavender or silver or with green tips. She also appears often with a bob cut.
- Fashionistas Doll #110 is used to represent Renee in Live Dreamhouse Adventures videos/stop motion before she had any dolls.
Apps[]
- Barbie Life App (Spy Squad Academy Game)
- Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures App
- You Can Be Anything
- Choki Choki You Can Be Anything VR App
- Barbie Color Creations
- Barbie Magical Fashion (New Version)
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