Nadia
Nadia Almada
Age: 27
Date of Birth: 28th January 1977
Star Sign: Aquarius
Lives in Woking, UK
Bank Clerk
Born In Madeira, Portugal
The first Transsexual
Woman to appear in Big Brother so far!
She Joined what can
only be described as a house built from the mind of a psychologist
like Freud!!! - I mean what was with the rubber dildo wall???!!!
But Nadia who was to
begin with a rank outsider, slowly won the hearts of the viewing
public and avoided eviction after eviction to finally win the show!
When she first came in
Marco (another housemate) thought she was transsexual on the first
night when talking to another new housemate Kitten. But Nadia was
not telling! Nadia wanted to live the Big Brother experience as a
woman she has always known herself to be. Often during the ten week
show she faced general discussions 'about' transsexuals. Nadia never
rose to the bait.
This was probably
Nadia's best strategy it meant the viewing public who 'knew' were
watching the behaviour of housemates who didn't.
The show had so many
highs and lows.
Nadia's Highs have
to be:
Nadia's Lows have
to be:
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Running out of
cigarettes leading to endless confrontation with the Big Brother
production team and fellow housemates.
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The infamous 'DAY 20'
when the housemates almost came to blows over the return of Nadia's
best friends called the 'Harem' to the upset of the opposing 'Jungle
Cats made up of Jason, Victor and Ahmed. The night ended with
security and the Police being called to ensure the violence stooped!
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Being bullied by Jason
- but she gave as good as she got!
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Being called a man by
yobs outside of the compound!
Like Big Brother or
loath it £4.9 million was traded on Nadia alone by bookmakers and
this time a ratings hit for Endemol Productions and Channel 4 in
what was a flagging format before they got 'evil' with the tasks
they set the housemates to win rewards and luxury food.
Nadia on
how she survived in the House?
Have a laugh and survive with humour.
Have you lived in a house share before? Describe your worst
experience of house sharing
Being told off for not doing the dishes.
Who do you think you most resemble from history and why?
Medusa - because of the way I look in the morning.
Your greatest fear about going in?
Being first evicted (more disappointment than fear).
What message would you like to send to those who know you?
Be only by yourself. Follow your dreams. Follow your heart. Find
your soul!
Be only by yourself, just be!!
What annoyed the other housemates about you?
Overpowering excitement and loud.
They loved?
My honesty, sense of humour.
What annoyed you about the other housemates?
Two-faced behaviour.
The future for Nadia?
Outside broadcaster for the news. Travel. Open a fashion house.
What's your biggest secret?
I have a tattoo that was supposed to be my name. It ended up being
Nancy.
Tell us a joke.
I never tell jokes but love listening to them.
What is your party trick?
Don't have one.
Favourite movie, book or magazine?
Pretty Woman, Heat and gossip mags. Favourite author - Paul Coelho
What item of clothing could you not live without?
My toothbrush - she scrubbed her tongue with it!!!
Before Big Brother, what was your claim to fame?
I'm already famous at home for being me.
Who would you most like to meet?
Kathy Burke, Joanna Lumley, Will Young, Enrique Iglesias, Sophia Loren, Graham Norton, June Sarpong, Geri Halliwell,
Robbie Williams, Jordan - the cheeky girls are her top fans!
What is your best chat up line?
I just rely on my beauty!!!
Describe your perfect Valentine's dinner?
Gorgeous roses, gorgeous dinner. Sexy lingerie on.
What car do you drive now? What will you drive with your winnings?
Vauxhall Corsa. BMW convertible.
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Day 1: Nadia gets a great reception following the crowd being told of
Nadia's past!
Following some shouting of "Nadia
is a man!" from outside of the Big Brother compound she tells the
nation - "I am not a man just for the record!"
The moment she won - congratulated
and hugged by fellow finalist Jason
Celebrations - Nadia is coming
out!!!
Thank you! Thank you so much!!!
Davina wipes an emotional tear
After Big Brother Nadia who is told
she was everybody's favourite housemate networked on shows like
Loose Women (Below), GMTV, MTV and more.
Fringe Benefits - Perks of the job!
Nadia meets her Baywatch Idol David Hasselhoff in the West End Show
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Family Ties
Nadia is the eldest of six
children. She was born in Portugal but moved to England eight years ago.
She has previously worked on a perfume counter in a department store and
managed a children's bookshop.
Nadia has
finally won the full backing of her family in Portugal - thanks to Big
Brother.
Her mum. Conceicao Mendes Almada, 49, admits she has been moved by Nadia's
"bravery" in appearing on the TV show.
She said: " I am really proud of her going on Big Brother. And so
happy
she won."
Nadia, born Jorge Almada,
left the Portuguese island of Madeira for Britain eight years ago because
she wanted a sex change.
And Conceicao, a hotel chef, admitted it was hard to accept. She said:"
When he wanted to change sex I felt a big disappointment. You would
wouldn't you?
"It's difficult for a parent. But I would never condemn one of my own
children. I think Nadia was really strong in everything she did."
Nadia at 27 is the oldest of
six children and the others all live at home. But in the eight years she
has been away, Nadia has only returned to Madeira twice - and never felt
comfortable enough to stay with her family.
Now thought, her family is filled with pride for their new "TV star". And
Conceicao followed Nadia's progress daily by going on the internet and
reading the Big Brother website.
She said "I think she has shown such courage in her life. She has been
really strong, creating a life for herself away from her family.
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Jorge: Nadia as a boy
Nadia as a toddler |
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Conceicao also revealed that Nadia never even told her she was going on
the reality show, but just called before entering the house to say, " I'm
off on a journey".
And it was only through a Spanish friend who saw the show her mum found
out.
Conceicao added: "I never imagined Nadia who was up for eviction, broke
down in the diary room as she explained how much BB has meant to her. And
she revealed just how important her friends in the house - dubbed the
Harem - had become . "What can I say, "she said. "I feel that I've been
accepted by people.
"I'm going to miss everything."
Big Brother is Broadcast every year in the
United Kingdom on Channel 4
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