Watch the Season 11 Premiere March 8 at 9 p.m.
ET/PT on Global and STACKTV
Host and Executive Producer Arisa Cox Leads
Exclusive Tour of the #BBCAN11 House on ET Canada
Airing March 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET
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Media Centre, here
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TORONTO, March 1,
2023 /CNW/ - Global cordially invites viewers
to a season of mystery as 16 new houseguests enter the Big
Brother Canada Manor on Wednesday, March 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In a house filled with secrets,
twists and turns, and inevitable drama, houseguests must plot their
way through the #BBCAN11 Manor, where everyone is a suspect in this
diabolical game of whodunit. This season, mysteries will be
revealed behind secret passageways where devious twists are
designed to stoke paranoia throughout the house. The Big Brother
Canada Manor will test the houseguests' wit, detection skills,
and social game until the mystery is solved, and the last standing
houseguest claims victory as the winner of Big Brother
Canada Season 11.
For a glimpse into this season's mysterious whodunit theme,
watch ET Canada on Tuesday, March
7 at 7:30 p.m. ET
for an exclusive tour of the Big Brother Canada Manor. Led
by Arisa Cox, the house tour
features a sneak peek into what's in store this season, and a
catch-up with Season 9 alumni and ET Canada reporter
Jedson Tavernier as he sits down for
a one-on-one interview with Arisa
Cox.
This season, the 16 houseguests invited to the #BBCAN11 Manor
include a glamourous 911 operator from British Columbia, a driven mom of four and
yoga instructor from Alberta, a
determined investment advisor from Saskatchewan, a boisterous graphic designer
from Ontario, an optimistic
marketing coordinator from Prince Edward
Island, a charming father and fisherman from Newfoundland, and more.
Meet the 16 houseguests entering the #BBCAN11 Manor, vying for
the grand prize of $100,000 cash,
$10,000 for a brand-new wardrobe
courtesy of WINNERS, and $10,000
worth of Shark® and
Ninja® products.
SEASON 11 HOUSEGUESTS
Visit BigBrotherCanada.ca for
photos, full bios and exclusive online videos
Amal Bashir
Age:
28
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Occupation: Superfan
About: This superfan has a big personality and an even
bigger heart. Staying focused on the grand prize, Amal plans to
outwit her house mates and stay true to herself.
Anika Mysha
Age: 28
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Saskatoon,
Sask.
Occupation: Investment Advisor
About: Typically the loudest person in the room, Anika is a
force to be reckoned with. Her strategy is to win people over by
building tight bonds and playing a fair game. But be careful, she
isn't afraid to stir the pot!
Claudia
Campbell
Age: 25
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Kensington,
P.E.I.
Occupation: Marketing Coordinator
About: Representing P.E.I to the fullest, Claudia is a great
example of good things that come in small packages! But don't
underestimate her strength, as she plans to dominate in
competitions and bring a strong social game.
Daniel
Clarke
Age: 33
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Occupation: Graphic Designer
About: This loud and proud superfan plans to play between
alliances to help further his game. Although he can't keep a secret
to himself and loves to gossip, Daniel will use his cheerful
outlook and fierce determination to bring home the big win.
Dan Szabo
Age:
28
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Niagara Falls,
Ont.
Occupation: DJ
About: With a carefree attitude and good looks to match, Dan
plans to charm everyone in the #BBCAN11 house. His strategy
involves being part of a large alliance that allows him to make big
moves without getting dirt on his hands.
Hope
Agbolosoo
Age: 23
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Milton, Ont.
Occupation: Skills
Coach
About: It's always good vibes when Hope steps into a room.
His megawatt smile and captivating energy will draw the houseguests
in without a doubt. He's calm, cool and collected when he needs to
be, but when it's show time, he plans to turn into a comp
beast.
Jonathan
Leonard
Age: 33
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Paradise, Nfld.
Occupation: Fisherman
About: Being a dad and fisherman has taught this small town
Newfoundlander patience, which he will need to bring home the
biggest catch of the year – the title of #BBCAN11 Winner.
John Michael
Sosa
Age: 28
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Bradford,
Ont.
Occupation: Project Manager
About: John Michael
is bright, extroverted, and a happy-go-lucky guy. While
appearing unthreatening, he will mask his competitive nature behind
a colourful charm to deceive all the houseguests and to take
himself to the end.
Kuzivakwashe "Kuzie" Mujakachi
Age: 29
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Victoria,
B.C.
Occupation: 911 Operator
About: Kuzie is a master manipulator. She knows how to read
a room and will align herself with the strongest players in the
house. Her social game will influence the vote to her liking and
she has no problem twisting the truth to suit her best.
Roberto
Lopez
Age: 30
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Occupation: Gym Manager
About: Beauty, brains and brawn, Roberto has the three main
ingredients to win the game. More than just a pretty-face, throwing
comps will sway the houseguests to underestimate his intelligence
and athletic abilities, keeping him under the radar and off the
block.
Renee Mior
Age:
24
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Vaughan, Ont.
Occupation: Law Student
About: Renee believes her goofy and bubbly personality will
either land her an alliance with the other women in the house or a
flirty showmance. Either way, her innocent appearance and sharp
tongue will make her presence known in the game.
Santina
Carlson
Age: 29
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Edmonton,
Alta.
Occupation: Aesthetician
About: Santina is determined and motivated to win big as a
comp beast. Her strategy is to stay low-key when it comes to her
competitive side until it's time to make her move.
Shanaya Carter
Age: 27
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Victoria,
B.C.
Occupation: Bartender
About: Shanaya will use her witty humour and no-holds-barred
attitude as a distraction to manipulate the houseguests from the
sidelines. Being vulnerable and authentic will win everyone over in
no time and carry her to the end.
Terrell "Ty"
McDonald
Age: 28
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Occupation: Personal Trainer
About: Ty knows he comes off as a physical threat and has a
feeling his intelligence will be underestimated. Once this personal
trainer's cover is blown as the comp beast, Ty plans to dominate
the game by making alliances with the outcasts. Plus, a showmance
or bromance along the way couldn't hurt!
Vanessa
MacTavish
Age: 42
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Calgary,
Alta.
Occupation: Yoga Instructor
About: This driven mom, wife and yoga instructor is
unapologetic and always authentically herself. She will be the
shoulder to cry on in the #BBCAN11 house, yet also will keep the
houseguests in line.
Zach
Neilson
Age: 34
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Ottawa, Ont.
Occupation: Startup Senior Vice President
About: Zach is a man with a calculated plan. With tricks up
his sleeves he hopes to rule the #BBCAN11 house by dominating comps
and building strong connections with his housemates.
Big Brother Canada premieres its 11th
Season Wednesday, March 8 at
9 p.m. ET/PT on Global
and STACKTV. This season, #BBCAN11 will air three nights a
week featuring new episodes every Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Head of Household),
Wednesday at 9 p.m.
ET/PT (Power of Veto) and Thursday at
7 p.m. ET/PT
(Eviction). Season 11 houseguests are competing for a grand
prize of $100,000 cash, $10,000 towards a brand-new wardrobe, courtesy of
WINNERS and $10,000 worth of
Shark® and Ninja® products.
For the full 360° experience, fans can visit
BigBrotherCanada.ca to access the Digital Dailies, houseguest
interviews, live show votes, and more, beginning in early March.
Stream Season 11 live and on demand with STACKTV and access past
seasons on GlobalTV.com and the Global TV App.
Commissioned by Corus Entertainment, Season 11 of Big
Brother Canada is produced by Insight Productions (a
Boat Rocker company) in association with Corus Entertainment
and content powerhouse Banijay, with the deal struck by
distribution arm Banijay Rights. Executive Producers are
John Brunton, Erin Brock, Eric
Abboud, and Arisa Cox.
Corus Entertainment's Original Content team, driving its slate
of unscripted series, is helmed by industry executive Lisa Godfrey as Senior Vice President of
Original Content and Corus Studios, and supported by longtime TV
veterans Krista Look (VP, Original
Content, Lifestyle), and Lynne
Carter (Executive in Charge of Production).
Global is a Corus Entertainment Network and is available through
all major TV distributors, including: Shaw, Shaw Direct, Rogers,
Bell, Videotron, Telus, Cogeco, Eastlink, SaskTel and the new
STACKTV, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels. The
Global TV App is available on iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire
TV, Samsung Smart TVs, Roku streaming players, Roku TV™ models, and
at watch.globaltv.com.
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About Corus Entertainment
Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and
content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and
content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging
audiences since 1999, the company's portfolio of multimedia
offerings encompass 33 specialty television
services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations,
digital and streaming services, animation software, technology and
media services. Corus is
an internationally-renowned content creator and
distributor through Nelvana, a world
class animation studio expert in all formats and Corus
Studios, a globally recognized producer of hit scripted and
unscripted content. The company also owns full-service social
digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin
Canada, leading 2D animation software supplier Toon Boom and
children's book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus'
roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network,
HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Magnolia Network Canada, The
HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney
Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country
105, and CFOX, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+,
the Global TV App and Curiouscast. Corus is the domestic
advertising representative and an original content partner for
Pluto TV, a Paramount Company, which is the leading free
ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service. For more
information visit www.corusent.com.
About Insight Productions (A Boat
Rocker Company)
Insight Productions, known for its award-winning ratings
juggernauts, is Canada's most
established content producer and an industry leader in the
development, financing, and production of hit programming. Insight
Senior Vice President Erin Brock
serves as Executive Producer – alongside Insight's Chair and CEO
John Brunton, on Big Brother
Canada. The company has created some of the most dynamic and
top-rated programs including ten seasons of ratings
hits Big Brother Canada and Top Chef
Canada; Stronger Together/Tous Ensemble (the
largest multi-platform broadcast and highest viewed non-sporting
broadcast in Canadian television history); Canada's New Year's Eve: Countdown; The
Amazing Race Canada (the most watched Canadian show on
record); and The Tragically Hip: A National
Celebration, a live concert special on CBC watched by one in
three Canadians. Insight has collaborated with The Black Academy
on The Legacy Awards and with the National Centre
for Truth and Reconciliation on Every Child Matters:
Reconciliation Through Education and National Day
of Truth and Reconciliation. Insight Productions was founded in
1979 and has since created thousands of hours of ground-breaking
content. For more information on Insight Productions, please
visit www.insighttv.com or on Twitter @insightprod or
Facebook www.facebook.com/InsightProductions.
SOURCE Corus Entertainment Inc.