Find out more about this year's Big Brother housemates
Name: Kathreya Kasisopa
Age: 30
From: Kent, originally from Thailand
Occupation: Thai massage therapist
Kathreya is Big Brothers first Thai housemate. She came to the UK from Thailand seven years ago to study, and has since become a British citizen.
Her main obsession is cookies. Kathreya says shes addicted to them and she carries a cookie jar with her wherever she goes. Her dream is to travel the world and taste cookies in every country. A Thai massage therapist, she would love to one day open her own Thai massage agency, or alternatively open her own restaurant as shes also passionate about cooking.
Kathreya is a Buddhist, believes strongly in Karma and will do anything to avoid an argument. She loves wearing bright clothing, and wears platform boots at all times to give her extra height as she is only 5ft tall. On the subject of her physical attributes, Kathreya likens her shape to a potato: If you like jacket potato you will love me.
Shes scared of the dark and heights, and has a hatred of feet. She also doesnt take drugs or drink alcohol, and says that she doesnt really understand British humour. But shes a romantic at heart - every day she fills a lunchbox for her fiancé and on Valentines she even made him heart-shaped sandwiches. Kathreya says she isnt doing Big Brother for the money; she just wants people to know who she is.
