Matt McDonald
February 13, 2008
Biography
Matt McDonald, 23
Roofing Foreman
Charleston, MA
Matt is an only child who is extremely close with his mom. His dad died when he was only 9 years old.
Matt is the ultimate competitor and feels he has something to prove since he lost on Couples’ “Fear Factor” three years ago. He keeps most of his exes around for “booty calls,” except his most recent ex who hooks up or flirts with guys to get him angry.
Matt claims he will be successful on BIG BROTHER because he is the “biggest liar/sweet talker you will ever meet. America will love me.”
He has a true Boston accent and a ripped body, and he makes sure everyone can see it 365 days a year. Matt describes himself as handsome, spontaneous and charming. He has three tattoos on his arm, back and belly, including his initials across his abs.
Matt’s favorite television show is “Entourage” and favorite movies include “Blow,” “Casino” and “Jerry Maguire.” Magazines that he reads include Maxim, Forbes and US Weekly and his favorite music is Jay-Z (hip hop), rock, house and R&B–any music that has soul.
His birth date is April 7, 1984.
Joshuah Welch
February 13, 2008
Biography
Joshuah Welch, 25
Advertising Media Buyer
Dallas, TX
Joshuah is a bisexual man currently living in Dallas, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in advertising, with a business minor, from the University of Texas at Austin.
Joshuah came out when he was 18 years old. He says he was a gay man who played straight growing up, playing football and having long term relationships with women. Things changed when he slept with his sister’s cheerleading coach–ruining her cheering career–and claims that his family has never forgiven him. He’s a bit of an exhibitionist, currently considers himself to be a bisexual and doesn’t care what people think of him.
Football is his favorite sport. He played from the 4th to the 12th grades in school and loves watching college football. His has a huge fear of snakes and thinks they are the spawn of Satan.
His birth date is June 3, 1982.
Jen Diturno
February 13, 2008
Biography
Jen Diturno, 26
Bartender
Columbus, OH
Jen is a fun/crazy party girl who has bounced from one relationship to the next. She is outspoken, real, loves attention and loves boys, although she is very loyal to her current boyfriend.
Jen describes herself as energetic, adventurous and beautiful, as well as a fighter and competitor. Her favorite movie is “Blade” and her favorite television show is BIG BROTHER–she says she hasn’t missed a season or an episode. Her favorite magazines are In Touch, US Weekly, People and Cosmopolitan.
Her body markings include double pierced ears, a pierced tongue and four tattoos: the Libra sign on the back of her neck, a turtle on the top of her right foot and her name and a tribal design on her lower back. Her favorite activities include shopping, tanning and hanging out with friends. She likes cheerleading and likes to watch football.
Her birth date is October 18, 1981.
James Zinkand
February 13, 2008
Biography
James Zinkand, 21
Riding Bicycle around the World
Sarasota, FL
James, a high school graduate, is currently on a mission to ride his bicycle halfway around the world with no money. He has also lived in Buenos Aires where he dressed mannequins for a living.
He describes himself as insane and has a few very different personalities, depending on his mood. He grew up in a broken home and had to learn to be different to get the attention he needed from others. He was the “freak” in high school who wore costumes to school when it wasn’t Halloween.
His favorite movie is “Fight Club” and his favorite music is by The Clash. James has seven tattoos. He is currently single, but was engaged to an older woman at one point.
His birth date is November 21, 1986.
Jacob
February 13, 2008
Biography
Jacob, 23
Electrician
Dallas, GA
Jacob is an ex-Marine now working as an electrician. He has lived all over the world and attended elementary school in San Diego, California and Okinawa, Japan before moving to Maryland, then Jacksonville, North Carolina. He is trying to move on from his last relationship, although he still has feelings for the woman who was his childhood sweetheart.
He describes himself as funny, energetic and caring, and the accomplishment he is most proud of is graduating from Marine Corps boot camp.
His hobbies include wakeboarding, soccer and putting together model cars, and his favorite sports to watch are football and soccer. His favorite television show is “Monday Night Football” and his favorite movie is “The Rock.”
Jacob has three tattoos. One is a symbol that his ex made and the other two are crosses. He is religious and a regular churchgoer.
His birth date is May 15, 1984.
Allison Nichols
February 13, 2008
Biography
Allison Nichols, 28
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Boston, MA
Allison currently works in pharmaceutical sales where she works with specialists in the pulmonology/allergy sector. She is also part owner of a pottery studio and is an accomplished painter. Allison was interested in becoming a professional gambler but failed miserably at it. Now she has a strong aversion to gambling and doesn’t do it at all.
She describes herself as confident, agile and sexy. Her favorite activities are exercising, critiquing movies, reading and painting.
She believes that people gravitate toward her and that she commands attention naturally when she enters a room. But, she admits that while guys usually like her, women usually hate her. For the past few years, she has actually juggled more than two men at a time while having relationships.
Her birth date is July 24, 1979.
Amanda
February 13, 2008
Biography
Amanda, 23
Paralegal
Fridley, MN
Amanda has a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies/political science. She studied at the Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota.
She currently works as a legal contract specialist for a large health care insurance company. She claims that her mother is her best friend, and she encouraged Amanda to never give up and be a hard worker. She was very close to her father before he died, and considers herself to be the strong one of the family.
She loves to cook, Italian cuisine being her specialty. She’s a hopeless romantic and wonders where all the good men are in the world. She sends her friends a daily motivational quote of the day by text message. Her favorite activities include running, shopping, dancing and entertaining. She loves football and played powder puff football in high school. She has two cats, and one, Chloe, thinks she’s a dog.
Her birth date is August 17, 1984.
Chelsia Hart
February 13, 2008
Biography
Chelsia Hart, 21
College Student
Cedar Falls, IA
Chelsia is a German major at the University of Northern Iowa.
She is a hot party girl who says it like it is. She likes older men and is looking to be loved. She describes herself as wild, sincere, competitive and determined with a big attitude.
Her favorite television shows are BIG BROTHER and “Nip/Tuck.” Her favorite movies include “American Beauty” and “Running with Scissors,” and for music, she is a fan of Tool and Marilyn Manson.
Chelsia says she has had everything pierced and has three tattoos, two of which cover her back. She loves to watch football and her favorite activities include dancing, drinking, going out and watching movies. She loves motorcycles and wants to sell Harleys. She also loves her pet cat, Pugsley, who she calls her baby.
Her birth date is November 9, 1986.
Allison Pre-House Interview
February 13, 2008
Allison Nichols, 28
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Boston, MA
Amanda Pre-House Interview
February 13, 2008
Amanda, 23
Paralegal
Fridley, MN
