If you're having withdrawal symptoms from Love is Blind UK, they're about to be alleviated with the return of the OG iteration across the Atlantic. Love is Blind season seven has just launched on Netflix - the first batch of episodes, that is. And this season marks a first for the popular dating show, as siblings will be taking part in the pod-based experiment as part of an exciting (and potentially messy) twist.
Nina and Tara Zafar are both hoping to fall in love, sight unseen, as they speed date in custom-made pods - with the end goal being marriage.
'Our mum was actually a lot more supportive than I thought she was going to be. She was like, "Great idea. Let’s do it,"' Tara told The New York Post. While Nina added, 'Dad’s only concern was, "Is it a make-out show? Is it a bikini show?"' As the single sisters enter the daunting yet exhilarating world of Love Is Blind, here is everything you need to know.
Who are Nina and Tara Zafar?
Sisters Nina and Tara Zafar are cast members on season seven of Love is Blind.
They didn't apply to be on Love Is Blind, in fact, a casting director reached out to Nina to gauge her interest. During Nina's initial interview, Tara was in the apartment with her, leading to the producers snapping them both up.
Do Nina and Tara Zafar like the same guy?
Speaking to the earlier publication, the reality stars admitted that they didn't divulge their relationship to potential suitors - who they got to know within the confines of a walled pod - in the beginning, but had to 'at some point'.
Did they ever fall for the same man? Nina explained, 'In the beginning, there were a couple of guys that matched on both of our lists. But it actually did sort itself out pretty quickly.' Tara added, 'Our top five was almost the same, maybe a little different order and maybe one less person. And then a day and a half later, it was completely different.'
They live together with their two cats, Cashew and Phoebe, and according to the siblings, any feline-hater is a no-go!
How old are Nina and Tara Zafar?
There are three years between the sisters. Nina is the older one, at 32, while Tara is 29.
What are Nina and Tara Zafar's jobs?
Nina is a social media editor at the Washington Post. As per her LinkedIn bio, Nina is 'an experienced journalism professional with a history of working in several different spheres within the media industry, from documentary production to TV development to online/print news'.
Meanwhile, Tara earns a living as a senior marketing manager for advocacy and communications firm Avoq.
Where are Nina and Tara Zafar from?
Nina and Tara grew up in Boston but now live over 400 miles away in Washington, D.C.
Nina and Tara Zafar's dating history
Nina was with her college sweetheart for more than eight years, and the pair even got engaged. But they split in 2022, the same year that Tara's most recent relationship, which lasted two years, broke down.
Do Nina and Tara Zafar have Instagram?
They certainly do. Their individual profiles are a window into their close bond, with the girls frequently sharing snaps together.
You can follow Nina and you can follow Tara on Instagram.
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