'Love is Blind' Season 5 Full Cast List: Netflix's single men and women hustle to find love
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Once again, a bunch of singles are gearing up to test their luck in Netflix's 'Love is Blind' Season 5.
Trying to find soulmates, these single men and women will be seen opening their hearts in front of one another.
Is love really blind? The singles will prove it when they step out of the pod hand in hand with their fiance.
Let's take a look at who these singles are.
'Love is Blind' Season 5 female cast members
Aaliyah
Aaliyah is a 29-year-old ICU nurse. She travels all over the country for her work. She has been single for more than a year.
Meeting men who are unwilling to commit has made Aaaliyah look for someone to settle down with. Her relationships lacked "honesty, loyalty, and consistency."
Aaliyah wants someone who is an intellectual foodie, who can fill her stomach and her mind. She desires a pure and gentle relationship.
Estefania
Estefania is a 30-year-old teacher and dancer. She teaches at a high school and has enough time to pursue her passion for dance.
She is "too picky" and therefore wants someone who can work hard in relationships as well as at work.
She does not go into the show thinking of a certain type of future husband. However, she does not want someone who is "controlling or dirty." In fact, hygiene and care are what Estefania needs.
Shondra
Shondra is a 32-year-old flight attendant. For Shondra, catching flights is pretty normal. She is always on the move. But now she just wants to settle down.
Shondra is looking for a man who will give her "spark." She is looking for a connection that goes beyond looks and wants to focus more on personality. That's why an unseen date might be right for her.
Men who can't admit their faults are not what Shondra is looking for. She wants someone who can take responsibility for his actions.
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Maris
Maris is a 30-year-old HR specialist. Maris loves dogs and at the same time, she is a family person.
She has been investing her past 2 years looking to find the perfect man for herself. Having a strong will she wants someone who can deal with it.
Being a Lao she is looking out for someone who can adjust to her lifestyle and can celebrate Lao New Year with her family. One of her best qualities is she always brings food home even if someone doesn't ask.
Paige Tillman
Paige Tillman is a 32-year-old stylist. She is the CEO and founder of Kinis and Blazers.
Paige lives a lavish life and loves to party with her friends. But in her fun-filled life, she has been "too nice to the wrong people."
She now wants someone who is kind and specifically not mean to the waiters or staff. Paige's perfect partner could be someone who loves her the way she loves, which means having a big heart, genuine respect, and true commitment.
Renee Poche
Renee Poche is a 32-year-old Veterinarian. She calls herself a "dogtor." Being a dog doctor, Renee loves all the animals and wants her future partner to do the same.
Renee has been single forever and, indeed extremely focused on her career. Now, she wants to take out some time for love.
It's been 5 years since she had a relationship with someone. Renee wants a manly man in her life who can get acquainted with her life full of pets.
She has a bad habit of forgetting people's names and getting overly picky. She wants to let go of her bad habits and look out for her love.
Lydia Arleen
Lydia Arleen is a 32-year-old Geologist. Calling herself "emotionally mature enough to be married" Lydia wants a man with a big personality.
She is generally attracted to tall, dark, and handsome men. She is looking out for "transparency and emotional maturity."
Lydia wants to fall for a man in the pod who wants a forever kind of love. Indeed, 'Love is Blind' is the perfect place for Lydia as she does not want to get attracted to looks.
Erica Anthony
Erica Anthony is a 27-year-old scientist. She lives in Los Angeles.
After 3-years of trying dating apps, Erica has got only disappointments. She is now willing to lower her high standards.
Erica is looking for a romance that could be similar to her parents. She wants to experience the highs and lows of life with her partner.
Erica is looking out for "funny, outgoing, and someone who can be obsessed" with her. Men who only talk about themselves are not welcome in her life.
Miriam
Miriam is a 32-year-old scientist. She loves travel, fashion, and lifestyle. Indeed, she is often seen flaunting her bougie self.
She is seeking an "emotional connection before developing much stronger feelings." Miriam wants a "sincere, driven, and successful" husband. She wants someone who will put in a "genuine effort."
While Miriam doesn’t really have a type, she hopes the pods will at least have some older and taller men.
Stacy Synder
Stacy Synder is a 34-year-old Director of operations. Stacy is Houston-based, Nashville-raised, and California-born.
Stacy has been single for less than a year, but she’s ready to be vulnerable and find love again.
The man of her dreams is someone who is "family-oriented, outgoing, and driven." She wants someone who can keep up with her in the gym, as she’s a former college athlete who teaches pilates in her spare time.
She’s seriously turned off by people who don’t have awareness of others. Stacy wants a man whom her family can accept, as gatherings for games over the holidays are major events.
Johnie Maraist
Johnie Marist is a 32-year-old lawyer in Houston. For Johnie "authenticity is the key."
Johnie believes in always growing. As a lawyer, Johnie has had tremendous success in her career but hasn’t been as lucky in love.
Therefore, she has come to 'Love is Blind' to find the perfect man. Her usual type is "slightly younger and pretty boys."
But, she’s coming to the show with an open heart and mind. And, while she has a habit of being indecisive, she needs a man who knows exactly what he’s looking for.
Linda Chiamaka
Linda Chiamaka is a 32-year-old talent acquisition recruiter. She comes from a big, loving Nigerian family.
Linda's mother is looking out for her to settle, therefore, she is leaving behind her pickiness. She is looking for a "respectful, loving, and family-oriented" husband.
Expressing herself is Linda's strongest attribute, but she can shut down when not heard.
Mayra Cardenas
Mayra Cardenas is a 25-year-old minister and a public speaker.
Mayra wants a Ryan Reynolds lookalike in her life, who loves God just as much as she does. As one of the first Hispanic ministers in the Southern Baptist Convention, Mayra is extremely devoted to her faith.
She wants to marry a person who is like-minded and is ready to spend the rest of his life with her. However, Mayra knows when to stop "allowing things" when they aren’t okay.
Her perfect match is "the guy who ends up sacrificing comfortability to make it work."
Taylor Rue
Taylor Rue is a 26-year-old teacher. She has been single for 4 years. Indeed, she is left tired of dating.
She seeks out to find a match based on soul connection. In the pods, Taylor is laser-focused on meeting her future husband, who she says must be honest to a fault and at least slightly taller than her.
Lying is her ultimate deal-breaker. She wants her future partner to celebrate Christmas with her.
'Love is Blind' Season 5 male cast members
Robert
Robert is a 30-year-old special education teacher. After two years of being single Robert wants some seriousness in life.
He wants to enjoy family game night with his future wife someday. Timing and commitment issues have been the biggest roadblocks to finding the right person to fill his life with unconditional love.
Robert believes in looking on the bright side. Someone who nitpicks when things are grand is an immediate turnoff for Robert.
He is looking for an "honest, loyal, and loving" person. And, if she has a good smile that will be an add-on.
Izzy
Izzy is a 31-year-old who works in sales. He is proactively searching for a forever type of person.
He has been going on two to three dates a week for the past year and a half. But he’s yet to meet his perfect match.
Izzy’s dream girl is one who can join him in the gym or on the beach for sand volleyball, indeed an athletic woman. If she has blonde hair and beautifully colored eyes that's a cherry on top.
Izzy wants an "open-minded, good communicator" wife.
Chris
Chris is a 28-year-old project manager for commercial and retail development. Chris has a history of "going for the wrong women."
He’s now looking out to find a best friend in the pods. Bottling up emotions and communication issues, he is ready to open up to his future wife.
Being single for a long time, Chris has been irritated by dating apps. He wants a lifelong partnership. "Honesty, selflessness, and humor" are the traits Chris is looking for.
Chris wants a woman in her life who wouldn't mind hopping on the back of his motorcycle.
Efrain
Efrain is a 27-year-old software salesperson. Efrain might be a dating app pro, but he’s grown tired of connecting with women who can not connect in real life.
He is comfortable diving deep into conversation and becoming a woman's favorite. Efrain is a very active guy who’s looking for an outgoing, funny, and athletic woman.
He wants someone who can join him on walks with his dog and swing by for dinners with his family every Sunday. In return, he wants to be "understanding and patient" with his future wife.
Ernesto
Ernesto is a 32-year-old supply chain manager. Ernesto typically falls for women based on looks, but he now wants to read a person’s mind first.
After years of being single and dating casually, Ernesto now wants to settle down. He is looking for a woman who "can hold a good conversation" and appreciates his "chill, lighthearted personality."
Ernesto is putting any limit to his choice. He just does not want his dates to come off as "too clingy."
Connor
Connor is a 31-year-old geoscientist. Connor wants to find a perfect candidate for himself in the 'Love Is Blind' process.
After years of putting his career above all else, he’s ready to find the person to "share dreams and aspirations with and make the most out of every moment."
Connor wants a "smart, independent, and preferably bilingual" woman. The ones who love the outdoors will be a catch for him.
Connor’s family is "music-oriented" and wants someone who can spend every Christmas with him.
Enoch
Enoch is a 27-year-old financial advisor. He has been single for the last five years.
He has never found trouble attracting women, Enoch struggled with making a real connection that is beyond the physical.
He is looking for a "loyal, passionate, and confident" person who can match his energy. Enoch loves to cook, indeed whoever he ends up with will enjoy his cooking skills.
Jarred
Jarred is a 34-year-old university director. He is well-versed in making dad jokes.
Jarred has a quirky personality that has a history of going above and beyond to make his relationships work. But, he has not yet been reciprocated the same.
He’s looking for a more balanced connection with a woman who loves him just as much as he loves her. He no longer wants to compromise one-sidedly.
He wants someone who "truly connects and live life with mutual respect and compromise."
Jared
Jared is a 32-year-old firefighter. Jared has not been successful in relationships. In the past, Jared didn’t "get in-depth with relationships."
His relationships always lacked a genuine connection. He now is looking out for a woman who is "patient." Jared's best trait is showing his "big heart."
Josh
Josh is a 32-year-old sales representative. Josh has been waiting for an opportunity to find a perfect partner.
All he ever wanted in life was a wife and family. Past relationships with "poor communication" have left him feeling particularly unlucky. Indeed, he wants to take time to understand the person better.
After past heartbreak, building trust is of paramount importance for Josh. His best quality is "being open and honest."
Carter
Carter is a 30-year-old construction worker. He finds himself a "hopeless romantic."
Carter says he’s the "perfect combination of naive and spontaneous." He has never been ready for a lifetime commitment but now wants to settle down. Indeed, he’s fully dialed into the process.
His biggest pet peeve is bad cell phone etiquette. His perfect match could be someone who appreciates his old-fashioned yet open-minded attitude.
Justice
Justice is a 28-year-old personal trainer. Justice’s best habit is drinking water.
He is also a good listener, supportive, and romantic. He has always prioritized his career, but now he’s ready to place love above everything else.
He is looking for a woman who is ambitious and a wife who has big dreams of her own. And with his schedule, he can’t be expected to just drop important things for dating.
Milton
Milton is a 25-year-old petroleum engineer. Milton is the youngest male contestant in the pods but he is mature enough to start looking for his future wife.
Milton is drawn to women who are older. But, he doesn’t have a specific type when it comes to dating.
His biggest turnoff is someone with no ambition as Milton has been laser-focused on his education and career.
He does not want to repeat mistakes from past relationships, as he has a tendency to self-sabotage and never let people inside.
Uche
Uche is a 34-year-old lawyer/entrepreneur. As a lawyer, Uche is used to letting his analytical mindset take over.
But he is ready to lead with his heart in the pod. After being single for two years, he’s ready to switch up his dating habits.
Uche wants to connect with an ambitious woman with a good sense of humor who’ll join him to create a world of their own.
'Love is Blind' Season 5 will premiere on September 22 on Netflix.