Love Island star Mica has an incredibly famous family
We've officially reached June, which can only mean one thing for fans of reality TV - Love Island.
Maya Jama and the group of spicy singles all return to the Love Island villa tonight (1 June) in the hope of finding a summer love, and no doubt all the money and brand deals that also come with winning.
Fans have already been promised a big twist that will 'rock the villa' as the show officially returns to our screens, and it's not just that we've got something of a celebrity in our midst.
Of course, the producers of the show will be sure to already focus on the TV quality before selecting their final cast, but what they might not have predicted is that 21-year-old Mica would have such a famous family.
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The youngster from Barbados has not one but two famous links to her name, the first of which will make her very popular among the older generation who might be tuning in tonight.
It turns out that Mica is related to the late Only Fools and Horses actress Eva Mottley, who played Denzil's wife Corinne in series three, episode seven, Who's a Pretty Boy?.
Meanwhile, her aunt is the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley.
Having such strong female influences in her life has played a big part in Mica's life growing up, as she spoke to LADbible about how they've had an impact on not just her personality, but also her dating life.
She said: "I always think about that because my family is full of very strong women and I think I'm very lucky and blessed to have been raised around these type of women. It's definitely moulded the way I go about my life entirely and definitely my dating, like I have very high standards, all of that.
"But yeah, I feel like they've instilled a lot of values such as obviously knowing your self-worth and your confidence and just staying true to yourself and not dimming your light.
"If you have a big personality like I do and plus everyone in my family does, we're all very loud, but not to be quiet or just to be yourself and be loud and be authentic."
Now I wouldn't want to stereotype a show that's had some stirring conversations, including whether Brexit would take away Britain's access to trees, but Mica might also be unique in that she was planning on studying political science at university, while she also wants to meet an intellectual on the show.
She added: "I would love to be able to obviously engage in like some type of intellectual conversations. I want someone that's at least up to date with what's going on in the world."
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Robyn
Age: 21
Robyn is a quantity surveyor and DJ from Liverpool. Detailing her ideal ‘type of paper’, she is looking for a ‘tall, fair, muscles, nice teeth, pretty boy’ who can make her laugh and has good manners, though the 21-year-old insists she’s ‘more into personality’.
“Finding love is my only goal. There may be a little bit of drama but I’m going in there for myself so I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do,” she says. “But I would like to think I’m a girl’s girl and that I handle situations quite well. I’ve got a mature brain.”
Lorenzo
Age: 28
The Hertfordshire native describes himself as a bit of a ‘teaser’ though sometimes ‘it could go too far’.
Lorenzo, who’s a business owner, traditionally goes for blondes ‘but not always’ and ‘quite likes a posh girl’.
Calling drama ‘fun’, he says: “As long as no one is crying, all is fair in love and war. It’ll be interesting to see what unfolds…”
Sean
Age: 25
Sean, from Galway in Ireland, simply describes his type as ‘female’.
The primary school teacher says he’s ‘here for love but also here for drama’.
However, Sean asserts: “If I see someone I like, I’m going for it and nothing’s gonna stop me.”
Ellie
Age: 24
Real estate videographer Ellie tends to go for the classic ‘tall, dark and handsome’ with nice teeth and tattoos but is ‘partial to a blonde as well’.
When it comes to handling the other competition, the West Lothian local says: “There’s nothing else I can do than be me. People love me and if they don’t then they’re clearly not okay. Listen, we’re all there for one reason, but I’m going to get my win.”
Samraj
Age: 25
Samraj, a model from Birmingham, claims not to have a ‘type’ but likes ‘the way a woman carries herself, her mannerisms’.
“Without sounding arrogant, in the outside world I don’t really chase that much, I’m used to girls coming to me. I know in the Villa it’s a different dynamic,” he says of his approach. “In the beginning, I’m not going to be pushing myself out there, I’m just gonna watch and see who I like and then go from there.”
Lola
Age: 28
Lola says she likes ‘tall, Italian-looking’ men, even though she ‘always ends up with blondes’, as well as ‘someone who is smart’.
The detective from Kent admits she ‘can be a bit of a brat’ but is ‘really looking for love’.
“I want to find someone who is actually the love of my life, like obsessed with me kind of thing,” Lola emphasises. “I think I’m missing someone who is obsessed with me!”
Samuel
Age: 25
Samuel is an electrician from Dudley and is looking for someone who is ‘classy, mature, blonde, fun’, and ‘doesn’t take themselves too seriously’.
Insisting he goes ‘straight for the goal’, the 25-year-old says: “I always go after what I want. Life’s too short for games, and I’m very honest about how I feel. When I like someone, I’m the least nonchalant person ever. There’s no messing around.”
Angelista
Age: 24
Staffordshire nurse Angelista’s typical type is ‘tall, dark and handsome’, though she is hoping for ‘a quietly confident man with nice teeth’ as well as ‘a listener and a doer’.
When it comes to her plan for the Villa, she explains: “I’ll put myself in the position to be seen by the guys so they know I’m interested, but I’m not gonna beg it. I’ll be in the mix, 100%, I’m not watching in the back.”
Ope
Age: 27
Ope, who is a West-End Performer from Lincolnshire, says he hasn’t ‘really got a type’ but is ‘big on hair, good teeth and a nice smile’. However, he does ‘prefer Northerners because they’ve got better crack’.
“My thing is to go for the goal and make someone laugh straight away. I think that’s the key to love and the key to getting girls,” Ope says, before adding: “I’ve got the best smile in Britain.”
Jasmine
Age: 27
Jasmine is originally from Dubai but now lives in London as a business owner. She describes her ideal type as someone who is ‘objectively hot, really charismatic, and confident’.
Revealing that she ‘lives’ for drama, Jasmine says: “I’m always involved in everyone’s business. I’m basically the auntie of the group. Everyone literally calls me ‘Jasmine Auntie’. So bring me love, bring me drama, bring all of it.”
Aidan
Age: 23
Property broker Aidan says personality is ‘the most important thing’ for him and likes ‘someone who’s fun, can take a joke and doesn’t take themselves too seriously’.
When it comes to his love life, the Kent lad explains that ‘it hasn’t really taken off yet’.
Aidan adds: “Hopefully being in the Villa will turn things around. I’m just ready for it now!”
Love Island returns to ITV2 at 9pm tonight (1 June).
Topics: Love Island, Maya Jama
James Moorhouse