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Big Brother 11: Casting, News and Gossip!
Topic Started: Apr 4 2009, 03:28 AM (38,743 Views)
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LAURA

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This 21-year-old bikini model knows how attractive she is and uses it to her every advantage. Laura is very active and enjoys working out, cheerleading, kickboxing, running and gymnastics. She feels that her determination and sassy, outgoing attitude will get her far in the game.

She finds her work as a model rewarding due to the fact that she is able to meet fascinating people, has received crazy gift offers and has been able to travel to amazing places for free. This work has resulted in her appearance in several tanning product advertisements and gave her the opportunity to win the 2008 Planet Beach Title (a pageant) where she also competed in the World Finals.

She enjoys going out at least once a weekend. She doesn't feel that she is extremely temperamental but, once while out and about, she went toe-to-toe with a woman who gave her a nasty attitude. She can’t stand when people attempt to make her feel inferior.

While in the house, she plans to live in her bikini (which will surely show off a lower back tattoo that she refers to as her "Tramp Stamp") and feels that her body will be her secret weapon. For her, the hardest part of being confined in the house will be abstaining from sex.

Unafraid to hurt feelings, lie or manipulate in order to win, she feels that her advantage is that she is a genuine BIG BROTHER fan who truly knows how to play the game -- she can even name the Head of Household winners from every season.

Laura’s birth date is December 21, 1987.

LYDIA

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Lydia, this single woman has been up-close-and-personal with fame as she used to be a nanny for a high profile couple, which surprises people given her tattooed body and eccentric personality. Her fellow Houseguests may judge her by her looks, but she says, "don’t judge a book by its cover."

She describes herself as unique, colorful, silly and mellow, but liars and disrespectful people really get under her skin. Thinking of what her mother would tell her to do really helps calm her down.

Lydia has a very close relationship with both of her parents. Her father, a police officer, isn’t fond of her body art, but he loves and supports her no matter what. She refers to her mom as her best friend. She is extremely close to her siblings as well.

Her hobbies include bowling, swimming and yoga. She does not like to watch any sports whatsoever.

Lydia hopes that her stay in the BIG BROTHER house will bring her many new kind-hearted friends. She loves nice people and knows that they will share a lot together, especially during this experience.

Lydia’s birth date is March 8, 1985.

NATALIE

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Natalie wants people to know that nobody can intimidate her! This feisty Latina has no problem lying, cheating and stealing to win the game. She'll do whatever it takes to keep the heat off her and turn it onto others, and believes her petite frame will throw off her opponents.

Natalie is a World Champion bronze medalist in Tae Kwon Do. She knows how to protect herself and she says she can handle anything that comes her way. She's also a big poker player and is confident that her ability to pick up on her opponent's "tells" will serve her well in this competition. One would be foolish to underestimate her and she invites them all to "bring it on."

The rock in Natalie’s life is her father. His unselfish nature is something she’ll never forget and believes that being out of contact with him for such a long time will be the most difficult aspect of this game.

Natalie is a strategist and plans to deal herself a good hand in the house as she is definitely going to be a force to be reckoned with.

Natalie was born in Chino, Calif. Her birth date is March 3, 1985.

RUSSELL

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Known to his friends as "Russell the Lovemuscle," this commercial real-estate broker is certain to be a favorite in the BIG BROTHER house. Loud and brash, Russell holds nothing back and is always ready for a fight. In fact, his brash personality is probably his biggest asset outside the house, where he is a mixed martial arts fighter. He claims nothing scares him and that includes the game of BIG BROTHER.

Russell's biggest pet peeve is people who don’t think before they act, but only because he's made mistakes while doing just that. In college, he was in a motorcycle accident while trying to impress a group of girls. The crash left him temporarily paralyzed and it took six surgeries to get him back into fighting form.

Now Russell is ready to tackle a new form of competition against his fellow Houseguests. It's a challenge and he'll do with a smile on his face because, according to Russell, "if you’re not smiling, you’re not living."

Russell has previously lived in Southern California and Lebanon. His birth date is September 1, 1984.

BRADEN

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Born and raised in Dana Point, Calif., Braden spends his time surfing and has experience working as an international model and an actor. This bachelor lists his favorite activities as sleeping and talking to girls. He is a cocky surfer who, ironically, is afraid of drowning. He constantly boasts about his self-perceived intelligence, looks, charm and overall desirability.

Braden calls himself a fashion icon and thinks anything creative is totally rad; he even designs his own jewelry. But he hopes that he is not placed in the house with "fashionistas who think they are too cool for school." Braden has a very laid-back, California vibe and is concerned that the stress levels in the house will mess up his mellow personality. His fellow Houseguests may be thrown off by Braden’s vocabulary as he tends to make up his own words.

Aside from winning the cash prize, Braden hopes to have new experiences and gain the virtue of patience. He plans to win BIG BROTHER by being two-faced.

Braden’s favorite color is blue (because, according to him, it compliments his eyes) and his favorite food is sushi. His birth date is September 13, 1980.

KEVIN

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Kevin's proudest accomplishment comes from one of the most trying times in his life, growing up a Jehovah's Witness. He was eventually excommunicated at age 21. Cut off from his family and friends, he didn’t let it destroy him. Instead, he found happiness and thrived. He currently works as a graphic designer.

People are sometimes thrown off by his exotic look and cannot determine what nationality he is. He affectionately calls himself "blackanese" as a tribute to his African-American and Japanese heritage. He describes himself as ghetto, fabulous and inappropriate, and warns his fellow Houseguests that, although he doesn't have a temper, he can get bitchy. He knows how to find the slightest flaw in a person and magnify it for all to see.

Kevin believes the most difficult part of the game will be its duration, but he’ll overcome it by setting mini goals and pacing himself. He’s also not too proud to throw a few battles if it means winning the war. After growing up in the closet, he knows he has the tools to deceive anyone who gets in his way.

Aside from the money, he has a bigger prize in mind: it's his hope that somewhere the parents with whom he lost touch can smile knowing what their now grown-up son has accomplished.

Kevin’s birth date is September 18, 1979.

MICHELE

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Hardworking, creative and intelligent, Michele is most proud of earning her Ph.D. in Neuroscience. It's a tool that could help her enter the BIG BROTHER house with an edge over the competition. She's a neuroscientist who has extensively studied the mind and is sure she can spot a lie a mile away.

Michele's motto in life is "don’t sweat the small stuff," which is something she needs to continually remind herself. In the past, she’s had a tough time controlling her emotions and was often extremely stressed, but she was able to overcome her issues and get back on track.

She described herself as a news-junkie and is not sure how she’ll cope without the Internet, but is sure her fellow Houseguests will provide hours of entertainment.

Michele is a self-proclaimed nerd and former band geek who is always the smartest person in the room. She used to get beat up in school for being too smart and is now ready to get revenge for all the smart kids.

Michele's strategy going into the game is to try to win challenges without actually dominating the competitions. She figures that will help her stay under the radar, while her people skills will her keep her a favorite in the house.

Michele was born and raised in Iselin, New Jersey. She has been married for three years. Her birth date is June 16, 1982.

CHIMA

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An exotic beauty, Chima is truly as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Educated and independent, this freelance journalist is currently single and looking for a man who is tall, considerate and has a great sense of humor.

Chima is extremely close to her ailing mother and expects she’ll be taking care of her in the future. The fact that her mother’s health is no longer at its best greatly concerns Chima, but she plans to happily provide the same care and love to her mother that her mother has provided to her throughout her lifetime. She is also very close to her stepfather, and fondly recalls him as the man who taught her how to ride a bike, swim and was always ready and willing to help her with her homework.

Adaptation, the ability to not be intimidated and an extremely disarming smile are all tools that may get Chima far in this game. In life she has proven that she is strong and has the will to win. Her plan is to create and break alliances and annihilate her competition. With her keen mind and plan at hand, she hopes to walk away with the cash prize.

Chima is a military brat who has lived all over the country. Her birth date is July 28, 1976.

RONNIE

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Ronnie, a married man of five and a half years, will miss his wife tremendously while he is in the BIG BROTHER house because she puts up with him, and he worries that his Housemates may not. He describes his wife as his hero and says she is one of the kindest people he has ever met who embraces everyone in the world.

He is obsessed with video games and often plays more than six hours a day, even to the point of ignoring his wife. Ronnie is a collector of all things sci-fi, especially Star Wars collectibles.

Ronnie is an über BIG BROTHER fan who can recite the order of every person ever evicted from the BIG BROTHER house. This student is most proud of being a national champion in speech and debate, as he feels this activity is where he excels.

One of the most interesting things he learned from one of his previous jobs as a travel agent is that you can purchase a personal blessing from the Pope.

Ronnie's birth date is January 15, 1979.

JORDAN

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This small-town girl's motto is to "live life to the fullest, without holding back," and is certain that competing on BIG BROTHER will have her doing just that. Unfortunately, her naïveté may be her own undoing. Jordan is confident that no matter what happens in the game, she will stay the same sweet person she’s always been.

Easy-going and laid-back, Jordan says she’s game for anything, short of eating an insect, but she's also always up for a challenge and that’s something this game will surely give her.

It will be very hard for her to be apart from her mother and brother for such a long time (she also has one sister), because she is very close to them and describes her mother as an extremely strong person who she considers her hero.

Jordan describes herself as an outgoing friend and party girl who likes to hang out with her female friends -- all tools she’ll use to gain the trust of her fellow Housemates and, if the situation calls for it, she'll flirt with the guys for votes. But she won't have sex on television, or as she calls it, "bugger," because her grandpa will be watching the show.

With nothing in her hometown holding her back, she is ready to play the game and ready to be the last Houseguest standing.

Jordan's birth date is November 21, 1986.

JEFF

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Jeff. this single advertising salesman, hopes one day to find his perfect mate, and is looking for someone who is fun, beautiful and looks great just hanging around the house. He wouldn't mind a "showmance" with one of his fellow Houseguests if she fits his criteria.

Jeff is a guy's guy who loves to be outdoors and play sports. He especially likes competitive football, which he played in college. To date, the accomplishment he is most proud of is playing running back for Benedictine University.

He describes himself as curious, adventurous, spontaneous, witty and outgoing. If he ran for office, he would like to be Mayor so he can be his own boss and, to some degree, get his own way. He lives by the motto "treat others as you'd like to be treated," and hopes others in the house will live by that too.

Jeff is ecstatic to be selected for BIG BROTHER, but hopes not to do anything on television to embarrass himself or his family. He has a big heart and he wants that to be the thing the audience notices most about him.

Jeff’s birth date is June 5, 1978.

CASEY

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Fifth grade teacher by day and DJ by night, Casey will rap for anyone on request. Funny, outgoing and intelligent, this teacher is most proud of having a career where he has taught at schools located in low-income areas for more than 15 years. He takes great joy in knowing that he has the opportunity to work with good kids who are not growing up in ideal situations.

Casey calls his wife "terrific" if for no other reason than she puts up with him. An understanding woman, she will miss him during his stay in the house, but she realizes that this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Casey. He feels the most difficult part about being in the house will be being away from his family, and he is worried about the milestones he might miss in the lives of his 19-year-old and nine month-old sons.

With the BIG BROTHER cameras surrounding him at all times, he is quite nervous about his nose-picking habit. He's pretty sure that the cameras will eventually catch him. Other than that, he really doesn't have any fears and quips that there are only two things that he is afraid of: his "wife and the IRS." He is looking forward to getting outside of his comfort zone which will end up in self-discovery, adventures and awesome experiences.

One of his life's mottos is, "refuse to lose," and if he encounters any whiny people in the house, he will simply say, "life isn’t fair. We’ve all had tough times. Suck it up and move on."

Casey's birth date is February 16, 1968.
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Live. Love. Laugh. ♥

All names memorized! :wow:


Thanks Kenny :hug:
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I love this cast after reading their bios.

They seem real. Not the usual mactors we get every season. Real people! I could do a happy dance!
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I hated Ronnie and Kevin.

Braden looks like he cant even form sentences. Will definitely not be feed worthy.
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LoL, I just read that Lydia is obsessed with Harry Potter and she even has a tattoo on her finger displaying the love.

I think she, Natalie and Chima are my favorites. Let's hope the first week is a double eviction and both Braden and Russell get the boot, LoL. I already dislike them immensely.
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After all... tomorrow is another day!

Kenny
Jul 1 2009, 08:53 AM
I love this cast after reading their bios.

They seem real. Not the usual mactors we get every season. Real people! I could do a happy dance!
Well aside from Braden they don't seem that mactory.

But Braden has IMDB credits.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0912667/

Still, I think this cast could be good. I wish there was a Brian-type cute guy who is also interesting on the feeds, but based on these little snapshots I'm not optimistic we'll have that but these people could still give good drama.
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Early predictions!

Laura will be an early boot. The other girls will hate her and make sure she's gone. "Whora."

Lydia -- either an early boot or she'll end up in the Final 3. I can't decide which, LoL. She reminds me of Rachel from "Real World: Back to New York."

Natalie will make it far. Definitely. She seems very likable, not too prissy for the girls to hate and just boyish enough to get along with the guys. Also, with her Tae Kwon Do experience, she'll do well in competitions. She's like a saner version of BB6's Ivette. I predict she'll make Final 2.

Braden... early boot. Ick.

Russell will probably be loved in the beginning, but then his temper will do him in somewhere around week six.

Kevin will be one of those people who are perceived as weak and he will be dragged to the end for that very reason. Always bigger fish to fry.

Michelle... mid-season boot.

Ronnie will make it far for the same reasons as Kevin.

Jordan... mid-season boot.

Jeff will make it far. I wouldn't be surprised to see him make it to the end with Natalie.

Casey... mid-season boot.

Mystery houseguest? I say Sheila!
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Kenny: you just said Lydia is one of your favorites. I said that, too. We agree on something in regards to BB? Ummm... this is gonna be a different season indeed LOL
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"Born and raised in Dana Point, Calif., Braden spends his time surfing and has experience working as an international model and an actor. This bachelor lists his favorite activities as sleeping and talking to girls. He is a cocky surfer who, ironically, is afraid of drowning. He constantly boasts about his self-perceived intelligence, looks, charm and overall desirability.

Braden calls himself a fashion icon and thinks anything creative is totally rad; he even designs his own jewelry. But he hopes that he is not placed in the house with "fashionistas who think they are too cool for school." Braden has a very laid-back, California vibe and is concerned that the stress levels in the house will mess up his mellow personality. His fellow Houseguests may be thrown off by Braden’s vocabulary as he tends to make up his own words."


Seriously? BRADEN HATE!
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Russell the Love Muscle?

Bahahahahahahaa!

RUSSELL HATE! He's like Crappy all over again with a little touch of Jessie.
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I just saw the cast list on CBS.com and there are some good looking people in this group
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Jokers has their new banner up. Note the question mark for Mystery Houseguest #13. :)

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Major Lydia love here just from her picture and bio. She's like a mix of Brigette Nielsen and Sugar. She seems a bit too nice though which could work against her.

I agree about Russell, I have a feeling he should have been on Tool Academy. None of the guys really impress me at all, they look kinda douchey. Oh well, we are due for a female winner.
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BB10's Steven just posted a blog which hints that BB9's Sheila, BB10's Brian and BB8's Jessica are the three former houseguests who will be competing for a spot in the house on the premiere.
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why is it that my friends such as Jessica BB8, Sheila BB9 and Brian BB10 have mysteriously dissappeared??? If you guys read this contact me I am worried, it is as if you have taken somewhere that has no communication with the outside world????
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Hmm...not sure how I feel about the cast yet...

I definitely think I'm going to loathe Braden (who, btw, is not even gorgeous). I think Chima is probably my favorite out of all of them right now...

I don't know. I mean, I know it's hard to tell based on first impressions alone, but I just don't feel like I'm going to like too many people in the cast this season like I did in BB10.
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We Love Big Brother did an interview with Allison Grodner today.

Apparently she disclosed some big news, so... I guess we'll see.
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Mason
Jul 1 2009, 10:15 AM
Hmm...not sure how I feel about the cast yet...

I definitely think I'm going to loathe Braden (who, btw, is not even gorgeous). I think Chima is probably my favorite out of all of them right now...

I don't know. I mean, I know it's hard to tell based on first impressions alone, but I just don't feel like I'm going to like too many people in the cast this season like I did in BB10.
LoL, that was my immediate reaction. Then again, that's my immediate reaction every year. I won't know for sure if I like the cast or hate them all until the feeds come on.
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After all... tomorrow is another day!

Kenny
Jul 1 2009, 10:12 AM
BB10's Steven just posted a blog which hints that BB9's Sheila, BB10's Brian and BB8's Jessica are the three former houseguests who will be competing for a spot in the house on the premiere.
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why is it that my friends such as Jessica BB8, Sheila BB9 and Brian BB10 have mysteriously dissappeared??? If you guys read this contact me I am worried, it is as if you have taken somewhere that has no communication with the outside world????
OMG of those three please let Brian make it back into the BB house.
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IMissAremid
Jul 1 2009, 10:21 AM
OMG of those three please let Brian make it back into the BB house.
Definitely agree!
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Shawn, the trashier, the better, I say! LOL.

I am not quite sure what to make of this cast. I don't like making snap judgements on the cast. The ones I think I'll hate, I always love, and vice versa.

Bring on the premiere!
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