Suzette Amaya

Suzette Amaya is a Houseguest from Big Brother 1.

Biography
Age: 36 Hometown: East Vancouver, BC Occupation: Support Worker, Radio Producer and Host, Motivational Speaker. Three adjectives that describe you: Outgoing, thoughtful and funny Why did you want to be on Big Brother Canada? I’m an uber fan! I’m a support worker helping with women and children dealing with addictions, mental health issues, fleeing abuse or living in poverty, and watched each season with them when I was working in a shelter. It was a chance for the women to get out of their own reality and enjoy watching something else, and I got addicted! I’m also excited to represent as an aboriginal person, a plus size woman and a mom on the show – it’s a dream come true! Do you have a strategy going into the show? I think the skills I’ve attained through my education and overcoming adversity will be a big help. I also plan to do some manipulating, some stroking of egos, riding some coat tails and floating my way to the top. I’ll be the ultimate floater! Will you hide anything about yourself from the other house guests? My career experience – people won’t know I do support work and counseling and that my education is in criminology and anthropology. I don’t want people to feel that I’m a threat because of my life and professional experience. I just want them to think I’m a mom of three and a wife. Do you think the physical or mental challenges will be more difficult for you? The physical challenges will be the hardest part. I’m on the curvier side and have had three kids – my daughter is only one – so I’m still not in the greatest physical shape. I’m going to have fun out there though! Describe your perfect day. Being home with my family, enjoying some chai tea and TV, and going on a family outing and then going out at night to party with my girlfriends. I’m a true Gemini – I’m the Suzy Homemaker during the day and the wild puma at night! What’s your biggest pet peeve? People who are judgmental and ignorant. I’m not fond of people who complain a lot. I also can’t stand being around people who judge others on their appearance.

Trivia

 * Suzette was the first ever Head of Household of Big Brother Canada. She is also:
 * The first ever female Head of Household.
 * The first Head of Household to backdoor another HouseGuest.
 * The first Head of Household to be nominated for eviction.
 * On Day 24, Canada had voted online to save Suzette from the Week 3 eviction over AJ Burman. She was replaced with Aneal Ramkissoon.