Partner: Nic
Birth Sign: Gemini
Age: 27
Job: Sales Professional
Hometown: Alabama

Olandria Lashae Carthen, known affectionately as “Bama Barbie,” entered the villa on Day 1 as a 27-year-old originally from Decatur, Alabama, now based in Houston. A first-generation Tuskegee University graduate with a degree in Supply Chain Management, she worked as a sales associate in the elevator and escalator industry before appearing on the show. Her proud Southern roots and confident, intentional demeanor immediately made her a standout among the original islanders

Olandria’s villa journey involved coupling early with Taylor Williams, then navigating Casa Amor recouplings and returning stronger. When the opportunity arose, she chose to explore a deeper connection with Nic Vansteenberghe—a decision she initially resisted out of respect for Cierra Ortega but later embraced as transformative. Their slow-burn romance eventually led them to finish as Season 7'ss runner-up couple, affectionately dubbed “Nicolandria” by fans

Since the season’s end on July 14, 2025, Olandria has received widespread praise for her authenticity and grounded personality. She and Nic continue exploring their relationship outside the villa—sharing moments via livestreams and visits—while she also faces the challenges of increased scrutiny and online hostility, including racist backlash that she’s spoken candidly about addressing