Houseguests
Azah Awasum
Age: 30
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
Current City: Baltimore, Md.
Occupation: Director of Sales Operations
What is your strategy for winning the game? “Spot the power players early and annihilate or divide them one by one! Play for myself, not the house. I’m hoping my amiable appearance will cause the guests to let their guards down with me. I want every houseguest to feel like they have me in their pocket. Finally, I make really good decisions as long as there is no romance involved. No showmances!”
Christian Birkenberger
Age: 23
Current City: Harwinton, Conn.
Occupation: General Contractor Assistant
What is your strategy for winning the game? “Ultimately be myself because I am a joy!! But I would like to appear fun and clueless as to not raise any flags, align myself with more people and slip up as a physical threat when I need to schmooze the house.”
Hannah Chaddha
Age: 21
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Current City: Chicago, Ill.
Occupation: Graduate Student
What is your strategy for winning the game? “My strategy for winning the game starts with cultivating personal relationships with everyone in the house. I don’t have to be everyone’s best friend nor do I want to be, but I fully intend on learning about everyone’s strengths and weaknesses. I won’t have a problem exploiting their weaknesses for my benefit and aligning myself with those whose strengths can compensate for my
Brent Champagne
Age: 28
Hometown: Cranston, R.I.
Current City: Cranston, R.I.
Occupation: Flight Attendant
What is your strategy for winning the game? “Although I feel my athletic ability/background will bring me far in the game, my primary strategy for winning Big Brother is heavily dependent on my social abilities. I’ve been told countless times by many, both peers and strangers, that my charm is powerful. I plan on using this skill in every social interaction in the house, male or female.”
Britini D'Angelo
Age: 24
Hometown: Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Current City: Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher
What is your strategy for winning the game? “My strategy for winning the game is simply put, to never forget who I am as an individual, be authentic in the house, win competitions in order to secure relationships/alliances in the house, and not be afraid to make the big moves! Big risk means even bigger reward!”
Derek Frazier
Age: 29
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Current City: Philadelphia, Pa.
Occupation: Safety Officer
What is your strategy for winning the game? “Try to get to know everyone on a personal level so they never put me on the block. I will get everyone to do my dirty work because I am good at being a leader.”
Brandon "Frenchie" French
Age: 34
Hometown: Camden, Tenn.
Current City: Clarksville, Tenn.
Occupation: Farmer
What is your strategy for winning the game? “Building relationships with everyone, not just your alliance. Being a farmer, no two days are the same. You never know what to expect. I always have to evolve and change game plans on a daily basis and I have got really good at it. Set strategies are overrated and crumble, so my lifestyle fits perfect with the Big Brother house.”
Travis Long
Age: 22
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Current City: Honolulu, Hawaii
Occupation: Tech Sales Consultant
What is your strategy for winning the game? “Forming close one-on-one relationships with people behind the scenes, limiting yet utilizing my charismatic personality to connect with people but also not going too over the top with my friendliness and openness so I can cruise a bit under the table in group settings.”
Alyssa Lopez
Age: 24
Hometown: Sarasota, Fla.
Current City: Sarasota, Fla.
Occupation: Swimwear Designer
What is your strategy for winning the game? “My strategy for winning the game is to win the very first HOH. I think the first HOH is the most important one. I would then be able to align myself with powerful physical and mental players, but I’d also try to make a Final 2 alliance with someone outside of that. That way I can see the game from all angles.”
Tiffany Mitchell
Age: 40
Hometown: Detroit, Mich.
Current City: Detroit, Mich.
Occupation: Phlebotomist
What is your strategy for winning the game? “My strategy for winning the game is to learn as much as I can about everyone else and keep my mouth shut.”
Xavier Prather
Age: 27
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Current City: Milwaukee, Wis.
Occupation: Attorney
What is your strategy for winning the game? “From a competition standpoint, only win when I have to. Socially, make genuine connections and friendships with each of the houseguests. Reiterate that we are playing a game and avoid bringing personal matters into game decisions. Adapt to the twists of the game as they come and enjoy playing Big Brother the way it was meant to be played!”
Sarah Steagall
Age: 27
Hometown: Boiling Springs, S.C.
Current City: Ft. Myers, Fla.
Occupation: Forensic Scientist
What is your strategy for winning the game? “I plan to float! I want to make everyone around me feel at ease and convince them I’m a non-threatening, loyal person. Once they realize I’m only playing for myself, hopefully it’ll be too late to stop me.”
Christie Valdiserri
Age: 27
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Current City: North Hollywood, Calif.
Occupation: Professional Dancer
What is your strategy for winning the game? “Following my gut and being myself. I plan to get to know all of the personality types and attempt to understand what each of them respond well to. I also plan to use my hair loss secret to my advantage! Another strategy is to kick some of these dudes’ asses in the physical games and literally not give up even when I want to!”
Whitney Williams
Age: 30
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
Current City: Portland, Ore.
Occupation: Make-Up Artist
What is your strategy for winning the game? “I do know that I’m going to go into the house as a strong competitor, while hopefully not making too many ripples. I also want to uphold my values and create genuine friendships, but winning this game for myself and for my children is my top priority.”
Derek Xiao
Age: 24
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
Current City: New York, N.Y.
Occupation: Start-Up Founder
What is your strategy for winning the game? “Build relationships with everyone in the house and slowly turn friendships into alliances. And then layer in unassailable logical reasoning to influence people’s decisions.”
Kyland Young
Age: 29
Hometown: San Bernardino County, Calif.
Current City: Venice Beach, Calif.
Occupation: Account Executive
What is your strategy for winning the game? “My strategy is to combine the subtle influence of Derrick, with Cody’s charm, Dan’s strategic thinking, and hold back on showing how good I am at competitions until I have to (hopefully not needed until the end, like Kaycee in Season 20). I know that sounds like such a vague, idealistic plan, but I genuinely believe that I have each of those attributes/capabilities I am describing.”
