Shushanna Mkrtychyan -- 9 things to know about the 'Bachelor in Paradise' bachelorette

Shushanna Mkrtychyan will be gracing Bachelor in Paradise with her presence this summer.


Shushanna is a 28-year-old mathematician from Salt Lake City, UT, whom her friends call "Shushik."

Bachelor Nation probably remembers how the exotic beauty introduced herself to former The Bachelor star Ben Higgins in a different language. Although Ben thought it was funny, he left the conversation very confused.

Shushanna -- who recently died her hair a light blonde -- rocks a boho, chic sense of style. She'll be sure to attract attention from the men in Paradise.

Curious to learn more? Below is a list of 9 facts Reality TV World has compiled about Shushanna:


- Shushik grew up in Russia but describes herself as an Albanian girl.

- She considers the perfect Sunday Funday working out and then eating her favorite food, buffalo wings.

- According to her LinkedIn profile, Shushik has worked in real estate for the Pentalon Corporation for over three years.

- Shushik was born on April 9, 1988. She's 5'2" and has no tattoos.

- The bachelorette loves listening to deep house, electronic dance and Russian music.


- She enjoys paddleboarding, bike rides, cookouts, pool parties, hiking, staying fit and finding outdoor adventures such as rock climbing.

- Shushik graduated from Salt Lake Community College with an Associate of Science in Mathematics.

- Her all-time favorite movies are Inception, Shutter Island (clearly a Leonardo DiCaprio fan) and Fast & Furious.

- The bachelorette's ideal mate would be spontaneous, energetic, adventurous, smart, intelligent, funny, supportive, easy going and strong.






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