During filming, she attended high school in St. Louis and worked two jobs in order to save up enough money to live on her own. Tia's work ethic and positive attitude were two things that have helped her in life and on Local Ambition.
Tia was also involved in her high school's theater club landing roles in productions of Grease and the Little Mermaid. Instead of donning the iconic mermaid flippers, Tia was cast as Sebastian the Crab due to her amazing sense of humor and acting range.
Chelsi takes the term "blonde ambition" to a new level. This 19-year old Granite City, Illinois native is passionate about modeling and wants to make a career of it.
A friend of Chelsi's shared the link to Always Late TV's application for 2017's season of Local Ambition on her Facebook page. She wasn't sure if she could do it and almost didn't fill it out. Eventually, she decided to give it a shot and see what happens. Producers loved her look and striking personality. It was a combination that was too good to pass up.
When she was asked, "What strengths do you have?" Chelsi replied, "I have a lot of strengths. I'm very confident," and it shows in every photo she takes. Confidence is important factor on a show like Local Ambition. The producers can believe in you all they want, but you have to feel it yourself and Chelsi has confidence in spades.
As a cast member on Local Ambition, her confidence has gotten her in her fair share of drama. At times, she has been at the center of it, but she remains focused on winning.
From an early age, Nana knew that she had to be strong in order to survive. Not knowing who her father was, Nana lived with her mother in an abusive household until she was 13. At that point, her mother kicked her out and she spent several years living on the streets of St. Louis. While she was homeless, she would look at the tall skyscrapers and city lights and dream of a better future. Nana says that the time she spent on the streets made St. Louis "part of her soul."
Eventually, her mother would find her and sent her to a juvenile rehabilitation center for troubled teens. Having never committed a crime, Nana had to adjust to living with teenagers who had been in trouble with the law. Scheduled meal times, curfews, and counseling sessions became a regular part of Nana's life.
Model:
Nana Gang
Photographer:
Loki Wilson
Make-Up:
Lindsey Smith
Director:
Kevin Edwards