Age (at start of series): 33

Home: Surrey

Occupation: Reality TV Personality

Star Sign: Aquarius

Status: Single

Interesting facts: Winner of Big Brother 5 Nadia stole the nation's hearts when she became the first transsexual (or as Nadia likes to refer to herself – a non biological woman) housemate. Viewers fell in love with the Portuguese star for her emotional Diary Room entries as she wrestled with her feelings about her 'secret'. Keeping it from her fellow housemates she worried about their reaction and that of the wider world outside.