Aja Dang (born January 29, 1987) is an American model, former TV host, and digital content creator who first attracted attention when Maxim Magazine named her one of their Top 10 Hometown Hotties in 2011.
Leveraging her broadcast journalism background. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of San Francisco and a master’s from the University of Southern California—she went on to host segments for FOX Sports and Clevver Movies before pivoting in 2012 to launch a YouTube channel focused on lifestyle, beauty, and wellness.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Aja Dang
- Date of birth: January 29, 1987
- Age: 39 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- State of origin: Hawaii
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Model, TV host, YouTuber, Lifestyle Blogger, Entrepreneur
- Height: 5 ft 6 in (167 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 125 lbs (57 kg)
- Eye color: Dark brown
- Hair color: Black
- Parents: Born to a father of Chinese descent and a mother of Welsh and Slovenian descent
- Siblings: Has a brother
- Spouse: Married to dancer/choreographer/singer/songwriter Brian Puspos
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Married to Brian Puspos
- Ethnicity: Mixed – Chinese from her father, Welsh & Slovenian from her mother .
- Net worth: $1.5 million
Early Life and education
Aja Dang is now at the age of 39. She was born on January 29, 1987, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she spent her childhood playing volleyball on the beach with her family.
After graduating from high school in Hawaii in 2005, she attended the University of San Francisco, earning a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism in 2010.
Dang then went on to complete an M.A. in Broadcast Journalism at USC in 2013, establishing the academic foundation for her early career in television hosting.
Personal Life
Aja Dang is married to Brian Puspos, a dancer and choreographer.
Their relationship began around 2013, and they tied the knot sometime before September 2022, celebrating their first wedding anniversary at a Beyoncé concert that month.
They have no children to date, although Aja has discussed baby prep and fertility topics on YouTube and encouraged a “Baby‑Ready” challenge.
She also has one brother, and her parents continue to reside in the home where she grew up in Hawaii.
Career
Aja Dang began on-camera work in Berkeley public-access TV, then gained wider attention when she was named one of Maxim Magazine’s Top 10 Hometown Hotties in 2011.
She hosted “Maxim Sports 1‑on‑1” for FOX Sports and appeared on Clevver Movies, NFL Network, Comic-Con, and the Super Bowl.
In 2012, she launched her YouTube channel covering lifestyle, beauty, fitness, and fashion, later expanding into personal finance—a niche that significantly boosted her visibility when she disclosed paying off $200,000 in debt.
In addition, she created the “Adopt Don’t Shop” clothing line to benefit animal rescue efforts.
She’s also known for a viral “Beyoncé wedding dance” choreographed by Brian during their wedding day.
Awards
- Maxim Magazine Top 10 Hometown Hotties (2011)
Net worth
Aja Dang’s estimated net worth is $1.5 million, derived from her YouTube revenue, sponsorships, TV hosting gigs, and performance of her wellness and apparel business.
Social Media
- Instagram: @ajadang
- Twitter/X: @aJaDaNg
- TikTok: @ajadang
- YouTube: Aja Dang
Filmography
- Entourage (guest appearance)
- Hawaii Five‑0 (guest appearance)
- Music video cameos: Pitbull, Akon, and Snoop Dogg