Frankie From Rwanda

Frankie, Age: 33

Frankie is a singer, model and actor with a degree in Financial Management. 
 
His favourite food is ugali with beef stew and his favourite book is Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk To Freedom.

 

 Frankie enjoys the music of Joe Thomas, Luther Vandross and Morgan Heritage and he says he loves “epic movies and romantic comedies”. 

 

His favourite actors are Djimon Hounsou, Jamie Foxx, Denzel Washington, Cameron Diaz and Lupita Nyong’o. 

 

He values Africa’s uniqueness and authenticity and lists his favourite place as Kigali – his place of birth. 

 

Outside of the continent, he says that Canada is his favourite destination because of all the opportunities there, but also because his son Taye was born there. 

 

 Frankie considers his parents to be his role models, because “they have gone through lots of tribulations, but love and kindness always blossomed” he says.
 
 His proudest achievements are graduating from university and when his son was born.

 

 Frankie says that viewers can expect “great times full of enthusiasm and adventure” from him and that if he wins, he’ll contribute towards building a school in his grandmother’s village and buy a house for him parents, to thank them for everything they did for him. 

Frankie gets along with both sexes and sees no point in lying about his age. He says being one of the first Rwandans to be on the show is "tremendously incredible." 

Arthur From Rwanda

Arthur,Age: 23

Kigali-born Radio Presenter Arthur describes himself as ‘funny, humorous and humble’. 

 

He says he loves the fact that he is social and makes friends easily. He enjoys people who are humble, and dislikes people who are irresponsible. 

 

 His favourite foods are rice and beans, his favourite book The Whole Truth, and favourite TV show, Real Husbands of Hollywood. 

 

He enjoys Usher’s music and his favourite actor, Kevin Hart, is the star of his favourite film, Think Like A Man Too. 

 

 He says that viewers can expect ‘talent and humour’ from him and if he wins, he’ll invest his money in business. What won’t he do to win? ‘Anything that goes against my human nature’. 

 

 Arthur believes that ‘originality’ is the best thing about Africa, in terms of its culture. His favourite place outside the continent is the United Kingdom, ‘because that place is calm – especially Wales’. 

 

Arthur’s role model is Chris Rock, because ‘he is really good when it comes to comedy and he has helped so many comedians to make it on the market’.

Arthur has mixed feelings about being the first Rwandan on the show. He says he loves eyes so he's intrigued by eye contact.
 

Rwanda Back Into Big Brother Hotshots

 

M-Net and Endemol SA are pleased to announce that due to recent developments, Rwanda has now been re-instated as a participating country in Big Brother Hotshots.

The re-instatement is as a result of the delay in production which led to adequate time being available to process the necessary documentation for the housemates to participate in the reality show.

We would like to thank Rwandans and fans across the continent for their patience throughout this process.

We wish Rwanda a spectacular debut onto Africa's biggest reality show and in the build-up to the launch, fans can look forward to more housemates being revealed in anticipation to Big Brother Hotshots hitting the screens on Sunday, October 5.

Trezagah From Mozambique

Trezagah, Age: 31

Trezagah studied Civil Engineering. He doesn’t have a favourite food, because he says he loves eating. “I eat everything" he says.

 

 The classic Hardy Boys books are his favourite, while he enjoys the Discovery and National Geographic channels on TV because he admits he likes to “watch crocodiles and sharks attacking”. 

 

Trezagah was inspired to enter Big Brother Hotshots by watching previous seasons. He is both happy and nervous at the thought of having the continent’s eyes on him.

 

He says the best thing about Africa is “the culture each country preserves” and says his favourite place in Mozambique is Yofo Beach. 

 

He likes the Caribbean Islands because he’s a great fan of nature. His role model is Jay Z, “because he knows how to dress, how to be on stage, how to behave and has good business control” he says. 

 

His parents have played an influential role in his life because they always showed him what was right and what was wrong. 
 

He describes himself as “happy, active and wise” and says the best thing about himself is the way he treats people indiscriminately, saying he can “be a friend of a poor person or even a person that sleeps on the street”. 

Trezagah is convinced that his constant happiness and playful mood will excite his housemates. He admits though, that he can also be reserved at times, which could rub them the wrong way.

Tayo From Nigeria

Tayo, Age: 28

A 1.93m-tall model with a Higher National Diploma in Maritime Studies, Tayo from Nigeria, certainly stands out in a crowd. 

 

He lists his favourite foods as eba and okra soup mixed with fish stew, his favourite musicians are 2Face Idibia, Beautiful Nubia and D’Banj. 

 

 He says his favourite place in Nigeria is Oyo Town, his place of birth. “That’s my home, where I started life. It reminds me of who I am now and how far I’ve come in life,” he says. 

 

He says the best thing about Africa is culture and pride and that his favourite place outside of Nigeria is South Africa, which he calls his “home away from home”. 

 

 He entered Big Brother Hotshots because he believes in himself, and was also encouraged to enter by others. “I like to be seen and to be heard,” he says.

 

 Tayo says he’s not willing to change who he is or disgrace his family and friends to impress viewers or his fellow housemates. If Tayo wins the grand prize he’ll set up his life and give himself a life of luxury. 

Pleasant surprises may reduce him to tears but Tayo is not prepared to cheat on his girl with anyone in the Big Brother house. He's happy with his body so he wouldn't want to swap his with anyone. 

Sipe From Malawi

Sipe, Age: 24

Sipe is from Lilongwe and has an MSCE and ICM Hotel and Catering Management qualification.

 

Her favourite foods are nshima with chicken and okra, pizza, Thai food and ‘a bit of Indian cuisine’. Her favourite TV shows include Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and Idols. 

 

Her favourite musicians are Beyonce, Brandy, Sam Smith and Zahara. Her favourite actors are Idris Elba and Angelina Jolie. 
 
Her favourite place in her country is Lake Malawi, because it relaxes her. Her favourite place outside of Malawi is Paris. “It’s the most beautiful place in the world and I always imagine spending time on my honeymoon there,” she says. “It’s the City of Love!”
 
 She says the best things about Africa are the people, the landscape and the food. She lists Beyonce as her role model because “she’s hardworking and she makes it look so easy. I’d love to be like her”.

 

Sipe’s Mom played a huge role in her life too. ‘She raised three children on her own and it hasn’t been easy for her, but she managed to see us through school. She’s a very strong woman,’ she says. 

If she'd be an animal, she'd be a lion because it's a king and so is she. Though her heart was broken by her ex-boyfriend, she's broken quite a few too. 

Samantha From South Africa

 

Samantha, Age: 29

Self-employed former law student Samantha is from Potchefstroom in South Africa's North West Province. She loves sushi and Indian food and her favourite TV shows include 2 Broke Girls and Person of Interest, and she likes the music of Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Davido and Drake.

Her favourite films include Ica Age, Madagascar, The Perks of Being a Wallflower and This Is Forty, with Angelina Jolie her favourite actor because "she's strong, yet feminine and an amazing actress".

Her favourite place in South Africa is Johannesburg, and she says the best thing about Africa is "the diversity of the people and the cultures". Her favourite city outside the continent is Jerusalem, which she calls "a beautiful place". Samantha says her sister is her role model, because "she's inspired me to be so much more and has played a huge role in my life".

Samantha was inspired to enter Big Brother Hotshots, something she's wanted to do for "a very long time" because she finds cultures fascinating "and the thought of spending time with so many people from so many backgrounds is awesome".

If she wins the grand prize, Samantha will help the orphanages she volunteers at and take her sisters on holiday, before investing the rest.

She describes herself as "adventurous, random, witty, caring and honest" – the final trait being her favourite. It's also something she values in others, despising dishonesty and rude people.

Samantha looks up to her younger sister and can switch from one extreme to another during conflict. For a superpower in the house she would like to hope to disappear and be a fly on the wall for a couple of moments.

Sheilla From Botswana

Sheilla, Age: 21

Sheilla is a student from Gaborone in Botswana, currently studying an AAT Diploma. She entered Big Brother Hotshots because she believes that "it's a platform for people like me who were born for the spotlight. It puts us out there to succeed in our careers – in my case, my music career".

She's excited that the whole continent will be watching her: "it is like interacting within the house with someone invisible, or a ghost, and the thought of what they think just gives you an adrenaline rush".

She says her best quality is that she analyses things before overreacting in certain situations. She likes people who are communicative because it helps her see what they think of her and how she should behave around them. She dislikes bossy people and "people with similar strands of personality to me".

She likes to eat prawns and rice, as well as pap and beef. Her favourite book is In The Meantime and her top TV shows include Big Brother Africa, Keeping Up With The Kardashians and How Do I look? She enjoys the music of Beyonce, K.O., AKA and Tamela Mann and says her favourite actors are Cameron Diaz and Dwayne Johnson. Her favourite films also include The Hunger Games, Wrong Turn, The Break of Dawn and Mean Girls.

Sheilla's favourite part of Botswana is the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and says that the best thing about Africa is "the diverse but highly-principled cultures which Africans tend not to leave behind". She says that Las Vegas is her favourite place outside of Africa, because "it is a crazy, forever jolly holiday destination".

The vintage clothing lover prefers beauty over brains because beauty radiates a positive character. She loves her derriere and calls a spade a spade.

Sabina From Kenya

 

Sabina, Age: 28

Sabina is a TV & Media Personality from Mombasa. She has a Degree in Finance and is working on a post-graduate diploma in Humanitarian Studies and Diplomacy.

She says she eats everything and "loves mixing stuff up and making food concoctions," she's also a big fan of oxtail, avocado, fish. Her favourite books include Joyce Meyer's The Confident Woman and Hinds Feet In High Places by Hanna Hunard. She has a long list of favourite TV shows: Upishi Xtra, Gavana, Orange Is The New Black, Smurfs, Devious Maids, Long Island, Oprah's Next Chapter and Masterclass.

She entered Big Brother Hotshots to win the money and change her life, and the lives of others. "It's something I’ve envisioned for a long time and it'll give me a chance to show Africa that I’m a star," she says. "I can entertain, but I'm also a human with problems, just like anybody else.

If she wins the money, she'll leave it alone for a month before buying a house, spoil her family with a holiday, build her Grandmother a house, save towards her daughter’s education, support her adopted charities and invest in her business.

Sabina struggles to find a balance in conflict and she would be open to finding love in the house. She promises viewers a variety of personalities because she is the Hotshot.

Resa From Zambia

Resa, Age: 25

Lusaka-born Resa is an Event Planner, MC and Public Speaker. She entered Big Brother Hotshots in the hope of winning the grand prize and being able to pay off her mother's debts. "She has moved heaven and earth to ensure that I get my honours degree and in the process she has incurred debts," says Resa.

She's "extremely nervous, but delighted at the same time" at the prospect of having the continent's eyes on her 24/7. She says the viewers can expect "realness" from her. "No pretence, I'm an open book, I don't hide my struggles because they've shaped me into who I am and I've used them as stepping stones," she says. "Also, lots of dancing and definitely lots of laughter!"

Resa describes herself as "unique, colourful, bubbly, random and hyper", saying that her inquisitive nature means that she won't suffer in silence. "I'm apologetic, my outspoken nature, I'm a go-getter, open-minded and spontaneous," she says.

The Zambian says her motto is "close to perfect" because close is good enough. She is going to miss her boyfriend's hugs and may just impress fellow housemates with her cooking.

Permithias From Namibia

Permithias, Age: 25

Professional sushi chef Permithias unsurprisingly lists sushi as one of his favourite foods, alongside pizza. He doesn't have a favourite book, but enjoys watching The Originals on TV. A fan of animation, Permithias' favourite films are Turbo and Happy Feet, while he also likes the music of Chris Brown, James Blunt and Joe Tomas.

His mom is his role model, because she provided for the family with "nothing but blood, sweat and tears". He is the eldest of five children; he has three sisters and a brother. Permithias says that becoming a chef is his greatest achievement so far, because it "opened a window" for himself and his family

He was inspired to enter Big Brother Hotshots because he's been watching the show for years but won't sell his soul or lose his self-worth in the process. Asked how he feels knowing that the whole continent will be watching him 24/7, he says: "scared, but it will all come together the way it should". If he wins, he'll take care of his Mom and open his own restaurant.

Permithias says he's easy-going, open-minded and "down for whatever is fun" and enjoys others who are also open-minded.

Permithias is proud to be Namibian because of the unity back home. Were he an animal he'd be a horse with wings because he values freedom. He is a well spoken and rounded person and reckons fellow housemates may view him as a threat for that.

Nhlanhla From South Africa

 

Nhlanhla, Age: 24

Nhlanhla is from Witbank in South Africa, and is a Business Analyst, Actor and Model with an Honours degree in Information Systems. He loves fresh butternut soup, lamb shank & vegetables and cottage cheese pie. His favourite books include Animal Farm and The Great Gatsby and he enjoys Game of Thrones, Shameless, Suits and Heroes on TV. He lists Brad Pitt and Will Smith as two of his favourite actors.

His favourite place in South Africa is the Groenkloof Nature Reserve in Pretoria and the best things about the continent as a whole are the people and their strength & resilience. Amsterdam made a big impression on him at a young age when he went there and learnt a lot about himself and personal growth.

His mother is his role model, because she sacrificed a lot to get him where he is today and taught him a great many things. Together with his Grandmother, she has influenced his life a great deal because they were always strong-willed and gently guided him through life.

Nhlanhla entered Big Brother Hotshots because he's been a fan ever since he saw his first season on DStv. "I just knew that I wanted to be on the show myself, and wanted to take the opportunity to have my personality spread all over the world". He thinks having the continent's eyes on him 24/7 will be "nerve-wracking", but says it's a great feeling knowing he'll be watched by the continent and can influence the viewers.

He describes himself as "crazy, eccentric, narcissistic, energetic and spiritual" and enjoys the fact that he’s always positive and optimistic, and always sees the beauty in others.

Nhanhla thinks of himself as both street and book-smart. He has an alter-ego for his wild side and his strategy is to approach things as you would a game of chess; to use people, their strengths and weaknesses as pawns in his rise to the top.

Mira From Mozambique

 

Mira, Age: 21

Mozambican student intern, Mira, likes to eat pap and beef stew, the music of Sia and Miley Cyrus and watching Lost and Covert Affairs.

Her favourite book is Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers and her favourite actor is Adam Sandler because "I trust him to get a chuckle out of me". She has one older sister, and a younger brother and sister.

Her favourite place in Mozambique is Maragra. She says the best thing about Africa is that "it's the Motherland – you feel the warmth here". Her favourite faraway place is the United States, because she loves the diversity there.

If she wins the grand prize, she says she'll build her parents a retirement home, open a soup kitchen and shelter in the heart of Maputo and start a business to create more employment opportunities.

She describes herself as "fun, honest, reliable, fair and considerate" and says that she's "laid-back and easy to talk to". She enjoys people who are considerate, honest, reliable, fun and opinionated, but doesn’t like rude and judgemental people.

Though she's self-conscious about her 'big feet', Mira loves her face and smile. Her alter-ego Miss Kiki is fierce, intelligent and very confident. She has been told she looks like Gabrielle Union.

Macky2 From Zambia

 

Macky2, Age: 29

Hip hop musician Macky2 is from Luanshya in Zambia. His favourite book is 48 Laws of Power and his top TV shows are Suits, Crisis, Game of Thrones and Idols SA. His favourite actor is Denzel Washington, because he's able to play so many characters and bring each one to life.

Jay-Z is both his favourite musician and his role model – the latter because "he's one of the most successful entertainers of our generation". His father has also played a huge role in Macky2's life.

He entered Big Brother Hotshots because he believes that "people naturally fall in love with my personality, so I know I stand a chance of winning that grand prize and changing my life". Macky2 says he won't lose himself and what he believes in, along the way.

Describing himself as "a natural entertainer who's loveable", he says he always pushed himself and is never discouraged by setbacks. "I'm confident and I truly believe I can do anything I set my mind to," he says.

The guy with a sense of humour who doesn't crack jokes, points out his over-confidence and being self-centered as his worst traits and swears never to gossip, fight or have a romantic relationship in the house.

Mr. 265 From Malawi

 

 Mr 265, Age: 23

TV presenter, Mr 265 is single and currently studying Purchasing and Supply Management. He entered Big Brother Hotshots because he always thought he could win it, when he used to watch it. "It's easy to criticize people on different things, especially when you don't know how it's like being in their shoes," he says.

"I have watched Big Brother for a while and I have always told myself I can win the show, I can do better, but I don't know what really goes on. So I have given myself a challenge to now step into the shoes I wasn't wearing before and see how I will walk with them".

Mr 265's favourite food is crispy fried chicken, his favourite book is 'Screw It, Let's Do It' and his favourite singers, P-Square. He enjoys watching, CSI Miami, Big Brother Africa and Suits on the small screen, and 300, The Bourne Identity, The Dark Knight Rises and The Italian Job on the big screen. His favourite actors are Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel and Robert Downey Jnr.

He won't pretend to be someone he's not, to win the grand prize. "It's very disappointing to get booted out and know that you weren't your real self. I would rather lose the money at the expense of being myself. Then I can say I tried my level best. Everybody has his own morals," says Mr 265.

Asked about his feelings on knowing that the continent's eyes will be glued to their screens 24/7, he says he'll feel the pressure. "Pressure is and will be there for the first few days. I am taking it like a new job".

He says that the best thing about Africa is that it's very rich in natural resources, with Mangochi as his favourite place. Further afield, his favourite place is the USA, because "it's a big country and has a mixture of different people with different cultural backgrounds. Raw talent is an asset," he says.

Outgoing and energetic, if he had the chance he would ask Biggie if he can stand the heat. However, he says he can put on quite a show for the ladies and challenges Africa to just stay tuned.

Luis From Namibia

 

Luis, Age: 23

Luis has a B. Tech in Financial Information and loves potatoes. His favourite book is The Alchemist and he enjoys the music of Kanye West. His favourite TV shows are Game of Thrones, The Fixer and The Good Wife, and his favourite film is Ali.

Luis says he loves the river beds in his home town of Rundu, Namibia; "where the mighty Okavango Delta flows into the ocean". He calls Los Angeles "the city of dreams where anybody can make it, given the right amount of perseverance and correct hustle".

His role models are his parents because they had the biggest influence on his life. "They took care of not only my siblings and me, but also my cousins, grandmother and their own siblings," he says.

He's most proud of graduating from university whilst being Namibia's top male international model. Luis entered Big Brother Hotshots because Namibia has never been represented by anyone from the Okavango region before. "I'd be grateful to tell my story to Africa – hopefully it inspires many." he says.

He's excited to have the whole continent watching him. If he wins the grand prize, Luis will build a film and television studio in Namibia.

The Namibian has a six pack, is fashionable and in with the trends. He says he knows exactly when to wear his vests and when to suit up. His phobia include needles, snakes and gaining weight.

Ma'm Bea From Ghana

 

M'am Bea, Age: 25

M'am Bea has a diploma in Management Finance. Her favourite foods are yam and nkontomere stew, fufu, palm nut soup and jollof rice. She likes music by Sarkodie, Mafikizolo and D'banj.

Her favourite place in Ghana is Aburi Garden and she says the best thing about Africa is that "it expresses diversity through colour and we are not ashamed to exhibit that".

Outside of her home country, she loves South Africa because she believes “it offers opportunities for young people to study and become great people in the world’. Her role model is her mom, because “she is strong, humble, God-fearing and puts her family first” she says.

She entered Big Brother Hotshots because of her talent and "the unity of all African countries coming together as one to learn and share".

She also lists making it onto the show as her proudest achievement so far. "It will give me room to showcase my personality and influence young, gifted youth out there," she says.

Describing herself as a "driven and humble self-starter", M'am Bea says that viewers can expect her "true self, fashion sense, sense of humour, cooking skills, and intelligence" to shine through on screen.

The bubbly and patient Ghanaian lass is into cooking and sketching and really loves dressing up. She says the housemates will definitely love her cooking skills and friendliness.

Lilian From Nigeria

 Lilian, Age: 22

Known as 'Sexy Lily' to her friends, Lillian entered Big Brother Hotshots for "the platform it provides, the publicity that comes with it and the money" she says.

She's not willing to sell herself short to win the grand prize. If she does win, she'll invest in her talk show, which she explains is about "helping upcoming talent".

Lilian's favourite foods are rice and plantain and she enjoys watching Baggage on TV and listening to 2Face Idibia. Her favourite movies include Think Like A Man, Friends With Benefits and Twelve Years A Slave. Her favourite actor is Angelina Jolie.

Her favourite place in Nigeria is Lagos, and is proud of Africa for the diverse cultures. She'd also like to visit Hollywood for the many career opportunities there. Lillian looks up to Oprah Winfrey and her mother for their strength.

She says her mother inspired her "because she has always believed in me and encouraged me to follow my dreams". She describes herself as "spontaneous and confident" and says her best assets are that she's ambitious, a good listener, competitive and original.

Sexy Lily prefers chilling with the boys. She says housemates will like her because she's very friendly and knows how to make people happy. She also says she can be very annoying too.

Laveda From Tanzania

Laveda, Age: 23

Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences graduate Laveda was born in Dar Es Salaam. She's single and describes herself as eccentric, loving, caring, simple and fun.

Laveda is the eldest of three children, she has a younger brother and sister. She says her mom is her role model because she has moulded her over the years and inspired her in different ways 'through the struggles and joys of life'.

Laveda says her favourite foods are pasta, minced meat and prawns. She loves to read John Grisham novels and enjoys Shakira, D'banj, Miriam Makeba, P-Square, Rihanna, Beyonce, Tiwa Savage, Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Brenda Fassie's music. She's a mean entertainer herself, she plays the saxophone, sings, acts and dances. She thinks she has what it takes to be a presenter. Laveda's favourite movies include The Notebook, Titanic and Avatar.

She entered Big Brother Hotshots to be a role model and act as a voice for Africa's youth. Laveda says that viewers can expect 'massive entertainment' from her and that if she wins, she'll give her mom some money, surprise disadvantaged children, travel and invest the rest.

The bubbly Tanzanian says her alter-ego is a go-getter. Her personal motto is to "live everyday like it were it is your last."

Kacey Moore From Ghana

Kacey Moore, Age: 29

Born in Accra, Kacey Moore is married and has a daughter. He is a poet and songwriter. He enjoys banku and okro stew and says his favourite books are the Bible, the dictionary and the thesaurus. He likes Usher and Lauryn Hill's music.

He describes himself as a go-getter, as well as punctual, a leader, a creator and a voice. His favourite quality is punctuality which is important to himself and others.

Entering Big Brother Hotshots was purely a business decision for him, seeking exposure to the rest of the world. He promises viewers 'a real person with no fakeness'. If he wins the grand prize, he'll buy houses for his wife and mother and set up a recording studio so that he can record and release his album under his own label.

Kacey Moore promises to take Big Brother Hotshots to a new level with a strategy he calls a "secret strategy". The Ghanaian is annoyed by late-comers and prefers to steer clear of confrontation.

JJ From Zimbabwe

 

Jerome, JJ, Age: 23

JJ calls himself 'an entertainer' on the back of his work as a singer, rapper, actor, songwriter and director. He entered Big Brother Hotshots because of the platform the show provides.

He says that viewers can expect to be entertained and to have him for a gym partner every morning. If he wins the money, he'll fix up his parents' house, work on his first international album and donate some money to charity.

JJ loves Italian and Japanese food, his favourite book is Shakespeare's Macbeth. His favourite musicians includes Stevie Wonder, Kanye West and MiCasa's J.Something. He loves the film American Gangster, which stars his favourite actor Denzel Washington.

He believes that the best thing about Africa is that "the people are all full of life". He loves Inyaga in Zimbabwe, and hopes to return to Manchester in England, "home of the greatest football club and where I found my feet and my passion", he says.

JJ prefers the company of ladies and has had his heart broken a couple of times. The charming Zimbabwean enjoys cooking and for his strategy he will choose to let his personality entertain viewers.

Goitse From Botswana

 Goitse, Age: 22

Goitse hails from Mahalapye in Botswana. 'Home, Sweet Home' is her favourite place – "the comfort, a home-cooked meal and my family just make it my favorite", she says.

She says the best thing about Africa is its history. South Africa is her favourite place outside of Botswana because she has ‘met great people there who have become family. They also have a range of interesting official languages’, which are similar to those in Botswana.

Goitse says she entered Big Brother Hotshots for the adventure. "People from different countries in Africa, all under one roof, no contact with the outside world in any way? Now that's amazing!" she says. In her quest for the prize, she won't pretend to be someone she's not and if she wins, she'll use the money to open a dance studio.

She says her mom is her role model because she's a fighter and a survivor. Goitse describes herself as "free-spirited, fun and motivated".

Goitse is "happy to entertain you." With a street-smart fashion style and a personality she describes as "vibrant, bold and outgoing," she is sure to be another exciting addition to the house.