Profiles of The Real World : Key West Roommates

JANELLE:
Janelle is 23 and lives in San Jose, California. She graduated from San Jose State and has been accepted to the University of San Francisco School of Law. She plans to be a lawyer, but is also pursuing a career as a makeup artist. Janelle is described as "one tough cookie" and you can be sure she won't back down from confrontation.

JOHN:
John is 23 and from Fullerton, California. He recently graduated from Penn State. John is described as "crafty, charismatic, intelligent, and kind". Based on his nickname, "Johnny Bananas" I predict a lot of good entertainment from this roommate.

JOSE:
Jose is 20 and from Sunrise, Florida. Though he is the youngest roommate, Jose just might take the leadership role in the house. He overcame a hard childhood, surrounded by drugs, violence and "the wrong crowd" in Brooklyn and now owns several rental properties. He is in his junior year at Florida State University and holds a real estate brokers license. His nickname is "The Don."

PAULA:
Paula is 24 and from Meriden, Connecticut. She looks to be this seasons main source of drama as someone that enjoys and demands the spotlight. While she spends her days in the corporate world, Paula spends her nights partying. She is described as "confrontational, yet sensitive; bitchy, yet likeable; damaged, yet self-aware; attractive, yet insecure". She graduated from Quinnipiac University and can't seem to get rid of an abusive ex-boyfriend.

SVETLANA:
Svetlana is 19 and from Richboro, Pennsylvania. She is a pre-med student at Temple University where she has the reputation of the "crazy Russian chick". As a first generation immigrant, Svetlana must break away from her dependence on her family and is using The Real World to do just that.

TYLER:
Tyler is 23 and from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from Tufts University and had dreams of becoming a world-class champion in the Olympics. He was well on his way to achieving his dream, when he had a freak accident and doctors told him he would never walk again. Tyler proved the doctors wrong and is walking right into The Real World house. He is openly gay and described as "manipulative, mischievous, and humorous".

ZACH:
Zach is 22 and from Portland, Oregon. Cute, cute, cute, is the best way to describe Zach! He is a Communications grad from Lewis and Clark College. He comes from a close-knit Jewish background with old money and old traditions. Growing up he was regarded as "the chubby nice guy". Zach is a nice guy, but his being quick to help (or "fix") others is sure to cause drama among his roommates.

-- Bonnie Covel