February 12, 2024 • bachelor insider
20 Questions with Maria: Find Out Her Best ‘Bachelor’ Advice and Her Biggest Pet Peeve
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Fans are getting to know Maria on Joey’s season of “The Bachelor,” and now she’s opening up exclusively to BachelorNation.com, answering 20 rapid-fire questions.
Get to know Maria a little better below!
1. A taboo topic I love talking about is: How hard (al dente) I like my spaghetti noodles.
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2. I think a celebrity couple that is the definition of #relationshipgoals is: Rob Zombie and Sherri Moon Zombie or Adam Sandler and Jackie Sandler.
3. My guilty pleasure is: A good romantic comedy!
4. The best relationship advice I ever received was: Be yourself and have fun together no matter what. You always remember those moments the most.
5. My zodiac sign is ___________ and my most [insert zodiac sign] trait would be: Virgo. My most Virgo trait is when I make plans to make plans haha.
6. My biggest pet peeve is: When you’re a mean-hearted and bring people down. Misery loves company…
7. My last meal on earth would be: A big sushi platter with extra ginger on the side.
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8. The song that always gets me pumped up is: “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” by Kiss.
9. My hidden talent is: I can put my leg behind my head.
10. The person that inspires me the most is: My father. The legend himself.
11. The movie I’ve rewatched the most is: “Almost Famous.” Kate Hudson is a QUEEN.
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12. The last thing I Googled is: Flights to New York!
13. My favorite part of being on “The Bachelor” was: Meeting some of the women that I got to meet. Long-lost soul sisters.
14. Being on “The Bachelor” taught me: I have a lot of emotions inside that I tend to hold in, but I’m capable of being vulnerable.
15. My celebrity crush is: Evan Peters.
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16. My advice for anyone who goes on “The Bachelor” is: BE YOURSELF. You don’t always need to fit the mold.
17. If I had to hang out with only three people from Bachelor Nation for the rest of my life, it would be: The sisters from our season (Lauren and Allison), Joey, and the hired bartenders from the show.
18. If you go on “The Bachelor,” don’t forget to pack: A eye mask for bedtime.
19. When Bachelor Nation fans approach me in person and/or online, the first question they ask is: Why was the Canadian flag blurred?
20. Where do you see yourself in 5 years: In love and traveling and being HAPPY. Maybe some little mes running around ❤️