Helen Wong
(born 10 August 1973 in
Guizhou,
China), better known by her stage name
Allenina
, is a
Los Angeles-based, model, actress, dancer and emerging
film director. Allenina grew up in
Hong Kong and emigrated to the United States at age 17, residing in
Los Angeles. Allenina is a
trans woman and as such has worked most of her adult life. She holds a
Bachelor of Fine Arts from the
University of Southern California.
Helen is featured in
National Lampoon Presents Lost Reality
(released September 28), described on the cover as "TV Shows the Networks Wouldn't Dare Air."
Allenina appears in
He Said, She Said
, a dating game with a
transsexual twist. Her segment is similar to
The Bachelorette, in that male contestants try to win the heart of the woman. Prior to her appearance in
He Said, She Said
, Allenina appeared in
Showtime???s
Family Business (TV series) in an encounter with Cousin Stevie.
She also appears as her male identity (Alan) in
, where she is revealed to be
Annabel Chong's classmate and
best friend.
Allenina also appeared in
Macy Gray's music video for "Sexual Revolution".