Olandria Carthen, widely known as “Bama Barbie,” made a memorable impression as a contestant on Love Island USA Season 7. Hailing from Alabama and proudly representing Southern charm, Olandria quickly became a fan favorite thanks to her strong personality, classic values, and eye-catching style.
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Olandria was born in Decatur, Alabama, and she is a first-generation college graduate, having studied supply chain management at the historically Black Tuskegee University (HBCU).
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Currently based in Houston, Texas, Olandria works as a Sales Associate at Otis Elevator Co., contributing to elevator and escalator modernization projects.
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Describing herself as driven, intentional, and deeply rooted in Southern traditions, Olandria is proud of her Alabama upbringing. She’s openly expressed a desire to find a partner who shares traditional values, and this viewpoint helped define her Love Island journey.
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Olandria entered Love Island USA Season 7 on Day 1 and quickly connected with Taylor Williams. They became one of the most loyal and liked couples in the villa.
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But things changed during the Casa Amor twist, where she was paired with Zak Srakaew for a short time. Zak later chose to be with someone else, which led to Olandria being eliminated from the show.
However, the story didn’t end there. Olandria and Nic were given a surprise second chance. After their elimination, they went on a date and had to decide whether to come back to the villa as a couple or go their separate ways.
They chose each other — and returned to the villa together, leaving everyone in the villa, and fans watching at home, completely surprised.
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