Kristina Schulman is one of the original cast members on this summer's fourth season of Bachelor in Paradise.

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Kristina, a 24-year-old dental hygienist from Lexington, KY, definitely stands out from a crowd with her natural beauty and Russian/southern accent.

The 5'2" brunette impressed Nick Viall on The Bachelor earlier this year by her ability to overcome adversity and live a life of color. Kristina also seems to brighten up the lives of others when she's around with that big smile.

Kristina and Dean Unglert enjoyed a date on Bachelor in Paradise's premiere, and they both bonded over their difficult childhoods and easy-flowing conversation.

The couple had a blast and sealed the deal with a kiss as they danced to music by a local mariachi band and continued their relationship when Kristina returned home to Kentucky during Bachelor in Paradise's brief production shutdown, so perhaps there is a real love match here!

Below is a list of 5 facts Reality TV World has compiled about Kristina Schulman:

- Kristina entered an orphanage in Russia when she was only five-years-old and lived there for almost eight years. She was adopted at age 12.

- The Bachelor in Paradise bachelorette would be the fictional character, Fiona, from Shrek if given the option because she has some serious karate moves and is feisty and darling at the same time.

- Kristina's favorite television show is American Ninja Warrior because she's amazed by what the human body is capable of and it motivates her to work out.

- Her favorite actor or actress is Meryl Streep because she can adapt to any character assigned and do a wonderful job fulfilling that role.

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- Kristina has eight siblings -- four are the biological children of her American parents, three are fellow adopted children, and one is her biological sister who still resides in Russia.

About The Author: Elizabeth Kwiatkowski
Elizabeth Kwiatkowski is Associate Editor of Reality TV World and has been covering the reality TV genre for more than a decade.