Big Brother: Meet The Season 21 Cast

Tommy Bracco (28)
 
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.

 Current City: Staten Island, N.Y.

 Occupation: Broadway Dancer 

Big Inspiration: "Da'Vonne from Season 17 and 18. Not only was she great TV, but Momma Day is VERY intuitive. Her only issue is that she doesn't always know what to do with the information. When she returned in Season 18, she did a much better job at keeping her mouth shut! But in the end, she could only hold it in for so long."

Fun Fact: "I still sleep with my baby blanket."

Sam Smith (31)

Hometown: West Nanticoke, Pa.
 

Current City: Mountain Top, Pa.
 

Occupation: Truck Driver 
 

Big Inspiration: "Derrick Levasseur — his game play was amazing."

Big Strategy: "Be true, and be a little bit of a rat for my alliance."

Ovi Kabir (22)  

Hometown: Oakridge, Tenn.
 

Current City: Knoxville, Tenn.
 

Occupation: College Student
 

Big Inspiration: "My favorite all-time Big Brother houseguest has definitely got to be Hayden Moss from Big Brother 12. I loved watching his attitude and personality in the house and how he brought an alliance together like the 'Brigade.' I know I won't be able to win Big Brother on my own and understand that I have my own shortcomings. So by creating a strong alliance and leading them through the game, I feel like I can win."
 

Fun Fact: "I made my dog Insta-famous. (Really, go check him out: @mowglithecori)" 

Nicole Anthony (24)
 

Hometown: Long Island, N.Y.
 

Current City: Long Island, N.Y.
 

Occupation: Preschool Aide
 

Big Inspiration: "The Big Brother houseguest that I liked the most was Paul Abrahamian. He was authentically himself, didn't take BS from anyone, and ran that house while most everyone else mindlessly followed. I admire his ability to stay true to himself and not feel the need to apologize or explain his reasons."
 

Fun Fact: "I love solving puzzles and mysteries. Because of this, I have played all of the Nancy Drew video games!"

Nick Maccarone (27) 

Hometown: Sewell, N.J.
 

Current City: Sewell, N.J.
 

Occupation: Therapist 
 

Dreaded Big Adjustment: "Breaking the seal of being the first one to poop. I know you are going to have some really beautiful girls in there, and that's going to make me have to hold it in until 2am until I finally get comfortable with them. I also will miss my mom a lot, and that sucks." 
 

Big Strategy:"Since I started watching [with Season] 17, the winner of the first HOH has done extremely well.... When you think about it, you aren't getting too much blood, you just have to pretend that you do not want it and then nominate who everyone tells you to. Also, when people are scared, they will try to make deals and alliances, so I can just sit back and form the best alliance possible." 

Kemi Faknule (25)

Hometown: Elkridge, Md.
 

Current City: Brooklyn, N.Y.
 

Occupation: Marketing Strategist 
 

Big Inspiration: "I absolutely loveeeeeee Rachel 'I am Vegas' Reilly. I love how unapologetic and authentic she was. Not a care in the world if you didn't like her because she was here for the money and her man. That's 100% me! Jessica Graf is also up there for the exact same reason, but wow, I love Rachel so much!" 
 

Fun Fact: "I keep a blog of guys I've dated/hooked up with to amuse whoever has access to it. Most dates are horror stories, so why not detail a first date that involved a guy telling me there are only two types of women: 'pay for play or wifey.'"

Isabella Wang (22)

Hometown: Mount Olive, N.J.
 

Current City: Los Angeles
 

Occupation: Public Health Analyst
 

Big Adjustment: "Nothing. I low-key feel like I was born for this."
 

Big Strategy: "Bribery."

Jack Matthews (28)

Hometown: Chicago

Current City: Tampa, Fla.
 

Occupation: Fitness Trainer 
 

Big Strategy: "Be honest, have integrity and good character."
 

Fun Facts: "I can snatch 275 lbs. (Olympic weightlifting jargon).... I have pretty large hands for my height.... I can walk on my hands for quite some time."

Jackson Michie (24)  

Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
 

Current City: Los Angeles
 

Occupation: Server 
 

Big Adjustment: "Honestly, nothing seems too difficult that I couldn't endure it. However, remembering that I'm under 24/7 video surveillance will be my only hiccup. I feel like after a week or two I'll become comfortable and forget that I can't sleep naked, drop my towel, etc."

Big Inspirations: "Paul. Simply, he told it like it was. I respect honesty and boldness. And Brett was a 'guy's guy' to a tee. He was socially talented, physical, and would probably be someone I would hang out with outside of the house."

Jessica Milagros ("30ish")

Hometown: Chicago
 

Current City: Oak Park, Ill.
 

Occupation: Model
 

Big Inspiration: "I personally liked Dan from Season 10. He was the perfect mix of smart and funny, conniving and yet such a well-liked guy. He played a great game." 
 

Fun Fact: "I don't use deodorant because I don't sweat under my arms (my husband thinks I'm a freak of nature)."

Kathryn Dunn (29)

Hometown: Irving, Texas
 

Current City: Dallas, Texas
 

Occupation: Digital Marketing Executive
 

Big Strategy: "Looking back on when I was in training camp for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, I realize that my approach was all wrong. I was all 'look at me'/in your face, because I wanted to stand out, but because of that I was the first one gone. I think in a competitive setting like this, it's important to stay under the radar for as long as you can, and only arise when it counts. I'll be friendly and pleasant to everybody so nobody will have a reason not to like me, and I'll work/strategize behind the scenes so they don't even see me as a threat. Stay woke, my friends." 
 

Fun Fact: "I've won a poker tournament (and don't even know how to play poker)."

Holly Allen (31)
 

Hometown: Lander, Wyo.
 

Current City: Los Angeles
 

Occupation: Wine Safari Guide
 

Big Adjustment: "I live on my phone. I'm a millennial. That will admittedly be a struggle." 
 

Fun Fact: "I can sneeze like Donald Duck."

David Alexander (29)
 

Hometown: Atlanta
 

Current City: Atlanta
 

Occupation: Photographer
 

Big Strategy: "I plan to watch two seasons to get a feel for the show and then further look into strategies that have worked, and the type of individuals that typically win. My gift of gab and memory could be an advantage if I play my cards right."
 

Fun Fact: "I can control my tear ducts (cry on command)."

Cliff Hogg III (53)

Hometown: Houston
 

Current City: Houston
 

Occupation: Petroleum Engineer
 

Big Inspirations: "I like the logical, strategic play from people such as Derrick, Vanessa, or Dan. But Vanessa whined too much when she thought the chips were against her. My favorite of all time has to be Derrick." 
 

Big Strategy: "Present myself as the loyal soldier to one or more strong players while creating enough chaos or paranoia to have people pointing fingers and targeting each other. People will assume that I am a loyal kind of guy [and] I will use that to my advantage and betray as necessary in the end game to get me to the finale!" 

Christie Murphy (28)

Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
 

Current City: Keyport, N.J.
 

Occupation: Boutique Owner 
 

Big Strategy: "I plan on using my sexuality as a major social advantage. I'm going into the house as the openly feminine lesbian. I will use my femininity and charm to easily persuade and subtly manipulate the men, while also being the emotional shoulder, and best friend to all the girls. I also won't pose as a threat to the women, because I won't be after any of the men. At the same time, I won't be a physical or athletic threat to the boys. Little do the guys know, though, I am super competitive, and an extreme overachiever and I plan on winning a lot of the competitions! I have a photographic memory and I'm also killer at puzzles!"
 

Fun Fact: "Anyone I've ever dated would say one of their pet peeves about me is that I whistle too much."

Analyse Talavera (22)

Hometown: Northridge, Calif.
 

Current City: Simi Valley, Calif.
 

Occupation: College Soccer Star
 

Big Inspirations: "My favorite houseguests were Dick Donato, Daniele Donato, and Tyler Crispen.... I love how Dick was so evil and basically a dick to people and caused drama. I loved Daniele because she was basically the same age as me when she started Big Brother but I love how she is a California beach girl like me and seems really sweet and innocent but has a sassy bitchy side like me. I really love Tyler because he played one of the best games in Big Brother history."

Big Strategy: "From watching previous seasons, the people who seem to always play both sides of the house tend to go really far. I will not tell anyone I [am] doing this, even my best friend in the house, because it would blow up in my face. I will try really hard on comps that I know I need to win and not so hard on ones that will either ruin my game or show I'm playing both sides."