Who is Lea Cayanan? 5 Things to Know About the 'Bachelor' 28 Stars
Leah Cayanan has an advantage in the race for the lead Joey Graziadei's heart since she met him After the last rose.
Joey, 28, was announced as the lead in season 28 during the August 2023 live show AFR recording of Charity Lawson's season of The bachelorette.
“[This process] 100 percent tests me. I don't think I would be if it didn't test me. It's something that felt very unnatural at first,” Joey shared exclusively We weekly ahead of its January premiere. “I've tried to be as open and honest about that. I didn't try to pretend I was going to play this role or I could tell. … What I kept trying to do was do it the best I could and just trust that I was doing the best I could so I could live with whatever came out of it.
Shortly afterwards, Charity passed the torch to her ex AFRhost Jesse Palmer revealed that one lucky audience member would be a member of the cast. Lea, 23, received that honor — and a special envelope to take with her to Night 1.
“Lea takes relationships and love very seriously and has never been one for casual dating,” her official ABC cast biography reads. “She is ready to get married and loves big romantic gestures. Joey, we hope you're taking notes!'
Keep scrolling to meet Lea:
Where is Lea Cayanan from?
Lea is from Oahu, Hawaii, but has since moved to Los Angeles.
What did Lea Cayanan study in college?
She graduated from Gonzaga University in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Marketing, Law and Public Policy. She currently works as an account manager.
How did Lea Cayanan meet first-ever bachelor Joey Graziadei?
Leah was in the crowd AFR in August 2023 and was selected to join the lineup of contestants in season 28. She was also gifted a mysterious envelope and instructed not to open it until she arrived at the Bachelor Mansion.
Single Joey Graziadei is ready to find love in his role as the lead in season 28. After making his Bachelor Nation debut while vying for Charity Lawson's heart during season 20 of The Bachelorette, Joey became a fan favorite . During the finale, which aired in August 2023, Charity accepted a proposal from Dotun Olubeko. Despite […]
What did Lea Cayanan's fellow 'Bachelor' contestants think of her envelope?
In a sneak peek of the season 28 premiere, Lea's fellow contestants panicked over the contents of the sealed envelope.
'What if it takes her a few steps forward? [of us]?” a woman asked in a voiceover. “So I'm curious what it is.”
They wondered if it was a date card, an “immunity” sign or the chance to send another woman home early.
What are the fun facts about Lea Cayanan's 'Bachelor'?
In her official ABC cast biography, Lea revealed that she was on the canoe paddling team in high school, plays the flute, and loves cliff diving.