Olinda Castielle facts for kids
Olinda Joy Elisabeth Castielle (born Olinda Borggren on September 30, 1976) is a Swedish television personality. She became well-known after appearing on reality TV shows like the Swedish version of Paradise Hotel and the American show Joe Millionaire.
Quick facts for kids
Olinda Castielle
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Olinda Castielle in 2014
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Olinda Joy Borggren
September 30, 1976 Stockholm, Sweden
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| Other names | Olinda |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, television presenter, artist, actress, model, singer, author, reality TV participant |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Partner(s) | Patrick Michael Castielle (2005–present) |
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Early Life and Career
Swedish Television Appearances
In 2005, Olinda Castielle was a contestant on the Swedish version of Paradise Hotel. This show was broadcast on TV4. She quickly became one of the most talked-about contestants. Even though she was eliminated twice, the show's producers brought her back both times. Olinda made it to the final week of the competition. She became very popular with Swedish viewers.
During her time on Paradise Hotel, she met and became romantically involved with another contestant, Patrick Michael Castielle. After the show, Olinda and Patrick appeared in two new TV specials on TV4's sister channel, TV400.
One special was called The OP Tour. In this show, Olinda and Patrick showed how their music performance was created. They traveled across Sweden, and Olinda sang her single. This song was released in Europe and became popular in several countries. It was also the most downloaded song in 2005. In Sweden, it received an award for being the most downloaded song on the mobile operator Three.
Their next show was Little Italy. For this show, Olinda and Patrick traveled to Italy. They met with different Italian celebrities, including the famous football player Paolo Maldini. This show also aired on TV400.
The Castielles have also hosted a talk show called Paradise Hotel Extra. They hosted this show for the cast members of the second season of Paradise Hotel.
American Television Appearances
Before her time on Paradise Hotel in Sweden, Olinda Castielle appeared on an American reality show. In 2003, she was on the second season of Joe Millionaire. This season was called The Next Joe Millionaire. On the show, she was one of the women competing for a man named David Smith. Olinda was eliminated in the fifth episode. However, she was still one of the most discussed contestants. She was known for being a memorable character on the show. After Joe Millionaire ended, Olinda moved back to Sweden. Soon after, she was cast for Paradise Hotel.
Other Activities
Art and Creativity
Olinda Castielle is also a painter. She creates art that is often thought-provoking. She developed her first collection of paintings. These artworks were planned to be shown in cities like Stockholm, Los Angeles, and New York City in 2013.
List of TV Shows
- Paradise Hotel (Swedish Edition)
- Paradise Hotel Extra (Season 1 as a guest)
- Paradise Hotel Extra (Season 2 as a host)
- Joe Millionaire (USA edition)
- The OP Tour
- Little Italy
