On CMT: Characters

Cowboy U

	Bobby Bobby lives in Baltimore, Md., where he moved after stops in Vermont and Pennsylvania. Recently engaged to his girlfriend of four years, Bobby is currently an Assistant Football Coach at Johns Hopkins University. In the off-season, he works with the Special Olympics and youth football camps. Bobby stays as active as possible and enjoys working out, "urban backpacking", golf, swimming, darts, pool and any other competitive activities he can get involved in. He loves to travel and enjoys visiting family and friends in his hometown of Kulpmont, PA. While there, Bobby never passes up the opportunity to see the Cougars play or to get involved in a good game of "mudda" over a glass of homemade wine.
	Candace Candace has been happily married for 8 years and has a 2 1/2 year-old daughter. She lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pa. in a town called Lansdale. Candace has her BA in Communications and a Master of Education degree. Candace was a teacher for a short while until she became a stay-at-home mom when her daughter was born. These days she thinks of herself as an indispensable personal assistant to her husband and child, a pet care engineer, a laundry goddess, a cleaning super hero, and a food service provider. She doesn't cook, but she does make sure her family eats somehow. Candace's hobbies include working out, reading and going to the beach. She has a very happy and comfortable life but wouldn't mind a little more excitement in it.
	Cosmo Cosmo was born, raised and currently resides in South Philadelphia, Pa. He attended Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. where he graduated with a BA in Economics. Currently, Cosmo lives with his wife, Noreen, and their two kittens, Stella and Stewie. They are in the process of purchasing their first home together. If Cosmo and his wife are not spending a quiet evening at home enjoying good wine and food, they can usually be found taking advantage of Philly's convenient street markets, vast history or blossoming arts scene. Recently, Cosmo parted ways with his former career in wealth management and is using this time and experience at Cowboy U to re-evaluate his goals and career aspirations.
	Farrah Farrah is a Southern belle, living in Dallas, Texas where she sells residential real estate. The love of her life is her King Charles Cavalier Spaniel named Scarlett 'O Farrah. Farrah enjoys shopping, dining, traveling, drinking red wine, snow skiing and roller blading, however, her favorite thing to do is nothing. Farrah's friends call her their "fashion icon" because she is always dressed to the nines. She is addicted to Mexican food and watching country music videos.
	Katie Katie was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pa. After college she immediately moved out to Los Angeles, Calif. by herself to begin a new life. She went to school to become a teacher and currently teaches fifth grade. Katie loves musical theater as well as all kinds of music. She loves to sing and dance and does so often. She is a pescatarian -- a vegetarian that eats seafood -- and has been for 8 years. Katie recently moved in with her boyfriend of two years. She loves shopping, but has been called a bull in a china shop as she is a self-professed "spaz." Sometimes her sarcasm comes off as being mean, but Katie swears it's all in fun.
	Malcolm Malcolm resides in a small south suburban area of Chicago, Ill. called Park Forest. He has always lived in the Midwest except for a short in Osaka, Japan after college. Forever ensnared to seek true happiness, he returned to Chicago to marry his NIU alumni sweetheart and start a family. After the birth of his daughter, Malcolm became a stay at home dad and freelance graphic artist. He enjoys videogames, Kung Fu and has been labeled a square for his clean lifestyle. In his spare time, he teaches videogame graphics at private colleges. Malcolm claims he's fearless to any and every challenge that's presented to him. He lives by the motto: "You should meditate every conscious moment, for we live today and die today."
	Rich Rich is a single restaurant owner, volunteer fireman and personal trainer. He started his restaurant business in 1997 and will be opening another restaurant in the spring of 2007. Real estate is also a passion of Rich's and he is currently investing in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, as well as Nashville, Tenn. He has a black Labrador retriever named Murphy and currently lives in Hanford, Calif. outside of Fresno. Rich stays busy working at the restaurant, training and competing in triathlons, playing golf, snow skiing in the winter, surfing and water skiing in the summer. He does a little hunting and fly-fishing and loves being outdoors whenever possible. Traveling has become a passion of his over the last few years and he takes at least two international trips a year.
	Sarah Sarah is a young Italian girl who enjoys life and strives to live each day to its fullest. She adores her family and boyfriend for the love and support they provide. Sarah loves to laugh, talk and make people smile. She tries to keep a positive outlook on life and always sees the glass half full. Sarah is still trying to find her place in this world. Whether it is fashion, nursing or just being a stay at home mom, Sarah wants to be sure she gets through each day with a smile on her face and has no regrets. Although Sarah hasn't had to compete for anything in her life, she believes Cowboy U will be a great opportunity to see how far she can push herself.
	Rocco Wachman, Lead Instructor Professional cowboy Rocco Wachman is living proof that city slickers have cowboy potential. Born and raised in New York State, Wachman didn't find his love for the West and horses until he was well into his 20s. It was his passion for horses that took him from an executive job to working full time as the senior instructor at the Arizona Cowboy College in Scottsdale, Ariz. For the last two decades, he has apprenticed with some of the greatest American cowboys and has made a name for himself in his own right. Wachman has trained more than 1,000 students in the physical and mental aspects of cowboy life. When he isn't busy working with students, he is also a professional horse trainer, gives clinics in Total Horsemanship and Equine & Rider Safety and trains ranch horses.
	Judd Leffew, Wrangler Judd Leffew is a fourth generation cowboy and son of world champion bull rider Gary Leffew. Born on a working cattle ranch in central California, he rode his first bull at the age of 13. Throughout high school, Leffew pursued other interests, but it was the lure of the bull that called him back to his roots, and he began to compete professionally at 18. A two-time champion bull rider in the PRCA's (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) California circuit, he won top Western rodeos including the California Rodeo Salinas and San Francisco Cow Palace. Battling injuries, Leffew ranked No. 21 in the world when he had to take a break from rodeo so he could recover physically. He is completely recovered now and teaches students at his family's bull riding school when he's not at a rodeo.