Real World: Philadelphia › Cast Bios

Karamo

Currently living in Los Angeles, Karamo is an African American from Houston whose parents are from Jamaica. He's the youngest of four and has three older sisters whom he considers the most important people in his life. He lives his life for others...   Read More »

Landon

When you think sports fanatic, think Landon. In high school, Landon was a state champion in doubles tennis and ranked fifth in the state in wrestling. At the University of Wisconsin, he was on the waterskiing and wakeboarding teams. Landon is...   Read More »

Melanie

Melanie most recently attended the University of California at Santa Cruz and hopes to become a high school English teacher. Her long-term companionship with her friend Andy has evolved into a steady romance. Melanie claims to have a spontaneous,...   Read More »

MJ

MJ is a good-looking, blond, hard-bodied Southern boy with a warm heart. He is a recent grad from Vanderbilt University where he majored in Human and Organizational Development and played the role of the star football player. He had dreams of...   Read More »

Sarah

Born and raised in Florida, Sarah just graduated from Emory University and plans to attend the University of Florida School of Law in the fall. Sarah isn't afraid to use her sex appeal to get what she wants. She is most attracted to bad boys who...   Read More »

Shavonda

Shavonda is a beautiful African American young woman who is the life of the party and loves attention from guys. In high school, Shavonda was a cheerleader and her school's first African American homecoming queen. Shavonda struggles to support...   Read More »