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George Fenwick

Who is Francesca Farago? Get the lowdown on the Too Hot to Handle contestant

Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle is like Love Island with a twist - the contestants are not allowed to hook up during their stay in tropical paradise.

Instead, the singles must try form emotional bonds, or risk decreasing the $100,000 prize money at the end.

Francesca Farago is one of the stars hoping to find love and bag the cash prize.

Here’s everything you need to know about the contestant...

Who is Francesca Farago and how old is she?

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Francesca Farago is a Canadian travel influencer, accustomed to taking luxury trips to hot and exotic locations.

The 25-year-old previously dated star DJ Diplo, and is described as a “free spirit and thrill-seeker”.

Though she says she is a commitment-phobe, Francesca once tattooed an ex-boyfriend’s name on the inside of her mouth.

Is Francesca on Instagram?

Francesca frequently updates her followers with her modelling work, posting various looks from her home in Vancouver.

She also runs her own swimwear label, which according to its Instagram bio, is “ethical, sustainable, biodegradable”.

Too Hot to Handle is available to stream on Netflix from today.

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