Questionnaire
1. Are there particular qualities you like in a contestant?
I love the contestants that have a really positive outlook and a great reason for why this money would be useful in their lives. I really root for the charitable contestants. People, who are using the money for good, always deserve to win.
Do you have a favorite contestant, and who was it?
There have been so many great contestants, but my most recent favorite came at the start of Season 3. Her name was Alicia and she was funny, spontaneous and energetic. I loved watching her!
2. How tough is it to stand in place for the entire taping? Is there something like martial arts training for long-term smiling?
At the end of a tape cycle (which is usually about 3 days in a row) our feet and cheeks just ache. That’s another reason why good contestants are so important, they can momentarily take your mind off how much pain you’re in!
3. What was your most embarrassing moment on the show?
Let’s just say, sometimes things sound better in your head!
4. What would you like to be doing next in your career?
I’m really enjoying working on ‘Deal, but I would love to be doing more acting and musical theatre. I love to perform whether it’s acting, dancing, or singing. Also, I have many projects I’m working on outside of the industry that I like.
What do you like doing most with your free time?
I’m very passionate about health, nutrition and fitness. I’m starting work as a spokes model for a nutrition company called Nootri.com that I truly believe in. I love kickboxing, cycling, dancing and hiking. I recently hiked to the top of Mt. Whitney in one day! It was one of the hardest things I‘ve ever done, but I loved the challenge. I’ve also become very active in my church, working with kids, which make me happy.
5. What one person, besides your parents, has had the most influence on your life? Why?
My brother has always been a strong influence in my life. He was the one who challenged me to hike Mt. Whitney with him. He’s the coolest, wisest older brother and I always look to him to gain perspective on things. He’s always been there for me and he’s someone I know I can always trust.
6. Where are you from originally? (If not from Los Angeles) What brought you to Los Angeles?
I was born in Hinsdale, IL and moved to Calabasas, CA when I was two years old. My family had moved to Illinois temporarily for business. My family now resides in the San Fernando Valley and I relocated to Orange County to go to Cal State Fullerton. Even after college I’m still living in Orange County and probably will never leave. I love it here!
7. What has been a particularly memorable experience in your life, something that really stood out?
There have been many memorable experiences in my life that have stood out. Graduating from college was an experience that will always be with me. It’s a great time because you feel accomplished, but it is also a very scary time. I remember constantly thinking, “What now?!” I put a lot of pressure on myself to be successful right out of college, and I wasn’t. It seemed to work out in the end. I’m doing what I love doing and I wouldn’t change my experience for the world!
8. Now for the important questions: what was your favorite television show when you were ten?
I’ve never watched that much TV, ironically, but I’d have to say my favorite television shows back then were Beverly Hills 90210, Home Improvement, Blossom, Full House, The Cosby Show, Roseanne and Seinfeld.