Background:

• Birth Name: Carmella Danielle Decesare
• Italian/Puerto Rican
• Grew up in Ohio
• College graduate

Career Highlights:

• Playboy Playmate of the year, 2004
• Playboy.com's February 2003 Cyber Girl of the Month
• Playboy's Miss April 2003
• Has her own Playboy DVD
• One of the 12 finalists for the 2002 reality program - Girl Next Door: The Search for a Playboy Centerfold, which aired on Fox.

Personality/Interests:

• Athletic and enjoys martial arts
• Characterizes herself as sweet, ambitious, punctual and committed
• Hates fake people and braggarts
• Loves guys with big muscles
• Dating Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia (2004)
• Loves movies, especially comedies

Eliminated: Runner-up

"As soon as I got here today, I had a feeling that Christy was going to win," Carmella claimed.  "I just didn't have a good feeling about it."

Nonetheless, she harbored little remorse for her role in the often-controversial competition - including a stinging "Diss The Diva" face-off that infuriated the censors.

"I don't regret any of the things I said," she insisted.  "Everyone saw the real me."

Her father Tom Coughlin agreed agreed saying, "I feel very proud that she went though this competition, kept it classy, and didn't stoop to the level of some of the other girls.  I told her, 'Let them say what they want.  They'll be home eating Fritos, watching you in the finals.' "

Carmella exchanged hugs with Christy after the contest finale.  "I wish her a lot of luck," Carmella said.

When asked about her future plans, she replied, "I'm not sure right now.  I'd love to be associated with WWE in some way.  But right now, I'm going to take time off, and think about things.' "

To-Do List:
"I'd like to travel overseas and see more of this world. The other day I decided I want to go to Paris! I've never been there. The parties, the romance...it all sounds wonderful."

Sexiest Man Alive:
"[Sex and the City's] Jason Lewis. Jason, if you need a date, call me!"

Favorite Celeb:
"Angelina Jolie. She's got a great attitude and total sex appeal."

In My CD Player:
"Going-out music! I like Janet Jackson, R. Kelly, 50 Cent -- anything with a good beat."

At the Bar:
"I always order Grey Goose and cranberry."

Little Indulgences:
"White wine and filet mignon. Yum."

Information and photos obtained from WWE Diva Search Magazine and other online resources.

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