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Past Charlotte Walsh March x, 2022

Seasoned reality fans volition probably be familiar with the beach tans, drama-filled parties and constantly shifting alliances found in Byron Baes. Simply eagle-eyed Aussies might feel a particularly stiff hit of déja vu after getting a glimpse of the trailer and cast. Do I know them from somewhere?

The answer? Probably. Turns out, virtually of the cast of Byron Baes, Netflix'south first Australian docusoap focusing on a group of hustlers, entrepreneurs and social media stars living in gorgeous Byron Bay, aren't newbies in the amusement industry. For some of them, this isn't even their beginning spin on reality telly. Lucky for y'all, we've done some detective work — à la talent managing director/semi professional stalker Alex — and compiled your complete guide to the friendship group that'southward rocking New South Wales. Go to know the baes (hell, maybe fifty-fifty throw Jade an Instagram follow — some people on the evidence sure recollect he needs it).

Elias Chigros of 'Byron Baes'

Elias Chigros

Elias — who goes past Elias Black online — is no stranger to the spotlight. He starred on the inaugural season of Honey Island Australia, where he lasted 14 days simply ultimately didn't make whatever lasting romantic connections (merely sported some epic shoulder-length locks that we wish had made information technology to Byron Bay). Now, he's a model and apprentice boxer just, based on his possible interest in fellow cast fellow member Sarah, is clearly withal looking for that special someone.

Nathan Favro in 'Byron Baes'

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Nathan Favro

Nathan has also starred on reality television before — but hasn't exactly been a hero. As a bandage member on Season 4 of The Bachelorette Australia, he was axed after discussing cheating rumors about lead Ali Oetjen and ex Grant Kemp. He and then appeared on Season two of Bachelor in Paradise Australia, where he left in a relationship with Tenille Favios; yet, in a post-finale Tell All episode, Tenille revealed he "friend-zoned" her within a week after filming wrapped. Possibly he was simply waiting around for a special Goldie musician?

Jade Kevin Foster in 'Byron Baes'

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Jade Kevin Foster

With 1.ii meg followers (and surely more to come), Jade says he's the most followed male person influencer in Australia; his business relationship blew up, he says, when he posted with Kim Kardashian. Earlier he moved to Byron, though, Jade had already made his television debut: He previously appeared on the courtroom reality show Trial by Kyle and the dating bear witness Starting time Dates Australia. Most recently, he starred in The Possessed , a 2021 horror film about an accidental exorcist.

Sarah St. James in 'Byron Baes'

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Sarah St. James

Sarah — who records music under the name st.James — has released one single, a lush pop runway called "Reckless Life." She was previously part of the Melbourne-based musical duo Elle.

Alex Reid in 'Byron Baes'

Alex Reid

Alex, the former banana of radio host and Australian Idol judge Kyle Sandilands, broke out to manage talent on his own. At present, he's the managing director of two influencer agencies: Dilate and the Traction Bureau. Judging potential hits isn't new for Alex: in 2018, he was featured as an expert on the singing show All Together At present.

Jessica Johansen-Bell in 'Byron Baes'

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Jessica Johansen-Bong

Jessica, possessor of the way label Johansen, has had her own brushes with fame: Kylie Jenner has worn 2 of her designs. The posts reportedly got her $4 meg worth of costless advertising.

Lauren Johansen-Bell in 'Byron Baes'

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Lauren Johansen-Bell

Though this is her get-go time starring on boob tube, Lauren is a way model represented past Associated Models. She's also a frequent model for her sister's label, Johansen.

Hannah Brauer in 'Byron Baes'

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Hannah Brauer

Another adult female in way, Hannah is co-creative director of her family'south Byron Bay boutique, Bisque Traders. The shop only sources ethically made habiliment, and Hannah serves as a model for some of the items.

Cai Leplaw in 'Byron Baes'

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Cai Leplaw

Photographer Cai has already congenital upwards a pretty sizable audience for his piece of work: In improver to his over 10,000 (soon to be more) followers on his photography account, his art is currently being displayed in NSW'southward pack gallery studio, and he has a drove of NFTs available for sale on Foundation.

Elle Watson in 'Byron Baes'

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Elle Watson

A businesswoman focusing on helping the environment, this is Elle's commencement reality television venture. She previously worked as a managing partner at Providus Investments and has since founded One Sustainability Fund, a venture upper-case letter fund dedicated to addressing climate change.

Dave Frim and Saskia Wotton in 'Byron Baes'

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Dave Frim and Saskia Wotton

Nathan calls this duo a "power couple": Saskia is a mode sales manager, while her partner "Frimmy" is an entrepreneur working on creating a boutique airline.

Simba Ali in 'Byron Baes'

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Simba Ali

Simba had a corporate job in Sydney earlier experiencing a personal tragedy. At present, he's a spiritual healer and fire dancer, trying to heal this (completely and utterly divided, past the looks of it) friend group.

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