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As a child, Janu Tornell never aspired to be a showgirl. Tornell's Cuban-born mother, Maria, was a famous showgirl in Havana, but Tornell did not find her calling until many life experiences later and considers her mother one of her greatest inspirations for overcoming the hardships of life, including a successful battle with cancer. Tornell is equally inspired by her father, Juan, as he always told her that every experience in life gives you endurance.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tornell attended Valley High School. She then spent time in Spain before moving to Los Angeles. She attended Los Angeles Valley Community College before moving back to Las Vegas to finish her studies and pursue a career as a showgirl. In 2004, after 20 years, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She most recently worked as the lead showgirl for a major Las Vegas hotel, performing two shows per night, six days per week. She also models. Tornell was previously employed as a restaurant manager, waitress and administrative assistant. Additionally, she was named 1989 Miss Nevada USA and was first runner-up in Miami's 1990 Miss Nuestra Belleza competition.

In her spare time, Tornell enjoys traveling, scuba diving, swimming, body surfing, reading, rock climbing and watching foreign films. She describes herself as honest, fun, outgoing and strong-minded. She is fluent in Spanish, Italian, French and English. Her hero is Audrey Hepburn for her talent, goodwill, beauty and her ability to be most beautiful to the least fortunate.

Tornell is an active member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild.

Favorites
Colors Black, white, blue
Scents Fresh, China rain, masculine colognes
Flowers China lily, bougainvillea, gardenia, hyacinth
Board Games Monopoly, backgammon, chess
Video Games FreeCell, Pac-Man
Sports to Play Volleyball, soccer, softball
Sports Teams Italy and Brazil's soccer teams, women's beach volleyball
Outdoor Activities Running, swimming, scuba diving
TV Shows Sex in the City, Spanish soaps, SURVIVOR, BBC shows
Movies Breakfast at Tiffany's, Bourne Identity, Bourne Supremacy, foreign films
Actors Sir Anthony Hopkins, Robert De Niro, Jack Nicholson
Actresses Audrey Hepburn, Yadhira Carrillo, Angelina Jolie
Music Latin, Italian, Brazilian, French
Magazines Fashion, travel, Spanish People
Books/Authors Marlo Morgan, Dan Brown, JD Robb
Cereals Cap'n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch, Life, Cornflakes, oatmeal
Fruits Mango, nectarine, papaya, banana, berries
Snack Foods Chips with chile (Sabritas)
Cookies Chocolate chip, oatmeal
Candy Bars Chocolate truffles, Aero chocolate bars
Alcoholic Drinks Tecate, Sambuca, Miller Lite, margaritas, tequila, mojitos, wine
Non-Alcoholic Coke, Squirt, Fanta Orange, Grape Gatorade, water, tea, coffee

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Born in Santa Barbara, California, Jeff Wilson moved to Ventura when he was three years old and then later to Santa Maria, California. He graduated from Reghetti High School, where he also played football. He continued his studies at The National Academy of Sports Medicine. Wilson is certified and employed as a personal trainer and works as a brand representative for a major clothing company. He has previously been employed as a soccer referee, welder and petroleum distributor.

Wilson enjoys hiking, working out, fishing, horseback riding, jet skiing and kayaking. He describes himself as unpredictable, responsible and fun. He is a member of the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is certified by the United States Power Squad, which allows him to operate large boats.

Currently single, Wilson resides in Ventura, California. His birth date is February 9, 1983.

Favorites
Colors Blue, candy apple red
Scents Fierce by Abercrombie & Fitch
Flowers Jasmine
Board Games Dirty Minds
Video Games Xbox, PlayStation
Sports to Play Football, baseball, kayaking, wakeboarding, dirt biking
Sports Teams Green Bay Packers
Outdoor Activities Surfing, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, biking
TV Shows Newlyweds, NFL games, MXC
Movies Bio-Dome
Actors Seann William Scott, Pauly Shore
Actresses Angelina Jolie
Music Metallica, Green Day, Fuel, Static-X, Tim McGraw
Magazines Muscle & Fitness, Stuff, Maxim, Four Wheeler
Books/Authors The Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway
Cereals Lucky Charms, Special K Red Berries
Fruits Strawberry
Snack Foods All of the above
Cookies Chocolate chip, meringue
Candy Bars Snickers, Mr. Goodbar
Alcoholic Drinks Pacifico Beer
Non-Alcoholic Water, Pepsi

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Born in Nevada, Jennifer Lyon grew up in Washington and Oregon. She spent one year in Spain as a foreign exchange student and two years in London working as a nanny. While in Oregon, she attended Portland State University for approximately one year. She then attended Western Oregon State College before transferring to Oregon State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and food management. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in the school of family consumer sciences at California State University, Northridge.

Lyon continues to work as a nanny in the Los Angeles area and is a photographer part time. She has previously worked as a nutrition counselor, preschool teacher and photographer's assistant. She describes herself as good-natured, easy-going and opinionated. She enjoys hiking, soccer and photography. She is very proud of learning Spanish while participating in the foreign exchange program when she was 18 years old.

Lyon, currently single, resides in Encino, California. Her birth date is February 27, 1972.

Favorites
Colors Pink, black, green
Scents Jasmine, gardenia, vanilla
Flowers Lily, orchid, tulip
Board Games Scrabble, Monopoly, Backgammon, Twister
Video Games Pac-Man, ESPN NBA Basketball
Sports to Play Soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball
Sports Teams Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Dodgers
Outdoor Activities Hiking, snow and water skiing, tennis, swimming, jogging
TV Shows Friends, Sex & the City, SURVIVOR
Movies The Big Blue, About Last Night…, Caddyshack, Muriel's Wedding
Actors Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Edward Norton
Actresses Diane Lane, Michelle Pfeiffer, Natalie Portman, Uma Thurman
Music Led Zeppelin, Prince, ABBA
Magazines InStyle, Vogue, Shape, Elle, Maxim
Books/Authors The House of Sand and Fog, all books by Stephen King
Cereals Raisin Bran, Golden Grahams, Grape-Nuts
Fruits Mango, papaya, banana, cantaloupe
Snack Foods Baked Doritos, popcorn, Cheetos, Ritz Crackers with cheese
Cookies Oreos, Vanilla Wafers
Candy Bars Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Kit Kat, Butterfinger
Alcoholic Drinks Beer, Vanilla Stolichnaya and Coke
Non-Alcoholic Iced tea, lemonade, Sprite, coffee

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Jolanda "Jo" Jones attended Alief Elsik High School in Houston, Texas, where she graduated magna cum laude and was an All-American in both track and field and basketball. She is the only person to win the Texas State 5A Team Championship as an individual. After high school, Jones went on to graduate magna cum laude with a degree in political science from the University of Houston. She served on numerous university and community boards and organizations and was a member of the student government. Jones was nominated by the university for a Rhodes scholarship and received the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. In 1995, Jones earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center. She is currently self-employed as a lawyer/consultant/community activist.

Jones was the 1989 US Track and Field Heptathlon Champion and earned an unprecedented three NCAA heptathlon championships. She was the runner-up for SWC Female Athlete of the Decade for the 80s, two-time Academic All-American while at the University of Houston and a 1989 NCAA Top Six Award winner.

An abusive relationship forced Jones to retire from track and field for seven years. Despite the odds, she resumed training while working part-time as a corporate lawyer. Within three months, she had qualified for the 1996 US Olympic Trials. Unfortunately, her 19 year-old brother was murdered two weeks before she was to compete. His death and her meager five months of training proved too much to overcome (although she did win the high jump portion of the heptathlon and was in sixth place after three events). After competing in three events, she became severely dehydrated and was forced to withdraw.

Such accomplishments have earned Jones a spot in the Cougar Hall of Fame at the University of Houston Athletic/Alumni Center. She was inducted into the GTE (Verizon) Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 1999. She was inducted into the Texas Black Hall of Fame in 2003.

Jones largely credits her success to her tumultuous childhood. When she was 13 months old, her father committed suicide while she was in the room. Her mother had four more children, and Jones became their primary caretaker while their mother worked. There were times when the family went without water, electricity or heat. When Jones was a teenager, their rented house burned down due to the use of candles in place of electricity. Two of her uncles committed suicide, her aunt was murdered and various members of her family are in prison and on welfare. Jones credits her criticizing mother and supportive grandmother for teaching her to be the best and stand up for the poor and disenfranchised.

Jones' niece died of SIDS in 2000. Consequently, she sits on the board of the 501c(3) named after her niece, the U'jana Conley Foundation for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. She also sits on the board of the Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority for the City of Houston.

Jones currently resides in Houston, with her son, Jiovanni (13). Her birth date is November 6, 1965.

Favorites
Colors Purple
Scents No favorite
Flowers Bird of paradise
Board Games No favorite
Video Games No favorite
Sports to Play Flag football, basketball, karate
Sports Teams Houston Comets
Outdoor Activities Sports
TV Shows SURVIVOR, Sex & the City, Law & Order
Movies Love & Basketball
Actors Laurence Fishburne
Actresses Angela Bassett
Music 80s R&B
Magazines Sports Illustrated, People
Books/Authors The Willie Lynch Letters
Cereals Rice Chex
Fruits Grapes, California plums
Snack Foods No favorite
Cookies No favorite
Candy Bars No favorite
Alcoholic Drinks Strawberry daiquiri
Non-Alcoholic Sweet tea

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Jonathan Libby was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, having attended Lake Highlands High School. He attended Richland College before transferring to Texas Tech University. Libby currently works in sales and marketing for a software company. He has previously worked as a martial arts instructor, a ski instructor and a club promoter.

A true survivor, Libby was diagnosed with and cured of testicular cancer earlier this year.

Libby describes himself as straightforward, blunt and intense. He enjoys skiing, fishing, wakeboarding and playing guitar. He teaches women's self-defense courses and competes in full contact fighting. He has also spent time over the last two years learning how to skillfully master the art of sushi-making. His grandmother is his hero, as he believes she is the backbone of their family and the best person he's ever met. He is most proud of being able to say, at 23 years old, he beat cancer.

Currently single, Libby resides in Dallas. His birth date is September 5, 1981

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Colors Blue
Scents Vanilla
Flowers Lily
Board Games Monopoly, Clue
Video Games Yuri's Adventure
Sports to Play Full contact fighting
Sports Teams Dallas Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars
Outdoor Activities Fishing, skiing
TV Shows SURVIVOR, Cold Case Files, CSI:
Movies Braveheart, Gladiator
Actors Brad Pitt, Benicio Del Toro
Actresses Elizabeth Hurley
Music Love all music
Magazines Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast
Books/Authors Apocalypse Now
Cereals Raisin Bran
Fruits Banana, strawberries
Snack Foods Chips & salsa
Cookies No favorite
Candy Bars No favorite
Alcoholic Drinks Vodka and Red Bull
Non-Alcoholic Red Bull

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