It takes all types to make up the Big Brother Canada house.
Fifteen people will be packed into the edifice, starting Wednesday on Slice and Global. Through exclusive interviews, here's a fun look at six of the contestants, who reveal their hopes, fears, inspirations and aspirations:
Danielle Alexander
Age: 20.
From: Fort McMurray, Alta.
About: Aspiring actress.
Why: "It can give me a lot of exposure and I could win a lot of money. I don't take s--- from anybody. So I think (the producers) probably thought that would be good to throw into a big house full of people."
Crazy past: "I went to university twice, hated it twice. Going to university and knowing I was going to hate it was crazy."
Inspiration: "Rachel McAdams."
Biggest hope: "I hope people don't judge me too much, because I do realize my looks get in the way of a lot of things."
Biggest fear: "I'm sure I'll probably come across as a bitch."
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