Who is Brianna Balram? Why the 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 star can't 'take dating seriously'
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: The sixth season of 'Too Hot to Handle' will premiere on Netflix on Friday, July 19. Get ready for an exclusive look at one of this year's cast members, Brianna Balram, who is single and eager for the upcoming season.
Many former participants of 'Too Hot to Handle' have gone on to star in Netflix's 'Perfect Match', their version of 'Bachelor in Paradise'. As we anticipate the debut of 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6, exciting new details about the show have emerged.
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Bri, a nickname for Brianna, is a multiracial model. On December 17, 1997, she was born in Brooklyn, New York. She joined the show to challenge herself to "take dating seriously" and is ready to face the challenges Lana will present. From her mother's side, Brianna is of Puerto Rican origin, while her father's ethnicity remains uncertain. She has an older sister named Avery Rodriguez.
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'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 star Brianna Balram is of Puerto Rican descent
Brianna was born on December 17, 1997, in Brooklyn, New York, to Avonda Rodriguez-Balram, her mother. Describing herself as a "26-year-old petite and multiracial model based in Atlanta, GA" on her website.
This indicates that Brianna is of mixed ethnicity, with strong Puerto Rican ancestry from her mother's side. However, her father's background remains unknown, making it difficult to determine his origins. However, the surname "Balram"—the brother of Lord Krishna—came from India, it is plausible to hypothesize that Brianna's father could be of Indian descent.
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'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 star Brianna Balram's older sister is a content creator
The University of West Georgia graduate is not a single child. Her elder sister, Avery, is a videographer and content developer. The sisters share a close bond, as seen in their social media posts.
On May 29, 2024, Brianna sent a touching tribute to her sister on the occasion of her birthday, saying, "You know I what I realized the other day… maybe I don’t show you off enough to the world or tell you how much I appreciate you because you’re always recording and making the moments about me.. when in reality there wouldn’t even be no moments captured without you."
She added, "What’s life without a big sister? I couldn’t imagine it. Not in this life or the next one. Happy birthday to my bestie from the beginning of time, 1997 to be exact. You ain’t never played about me ever!!! I love you more than words can explain so I (yes ME) made a video for us this time @avisionaryco #sistersister #30flirtyandthriving #tellmysisHBDorelse."
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What does 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 star Brianna Balram do for work?
Bri, who hails from Atlanta, Georgia, is one of five American participants in Season 6 of 'Too Hot to Handle'. As a model, her stunning appearance is sure to attract the attention of her fellow cast members throughout the season.
While Bri enjoys being in front of the camera, a surprising detail about her is that she is also an "avid photographer." She has experience working as both a creative director and an independent content developer. Bri is currently contracted non-exclusively with Miles Models Atlanta.
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'Too Hot to Handle' will have its first four episodes accessible for streaming on Netflix on July 19.