Kenzo Nudo

About

Reality star, former collegiate basketball player, and travel videographer/photographer famous for appearing on the fifth season of the reality competition series Love Island (US). He was introduced to the Love Island villa as a surprise bombshell on Episode 10 and remained until the show's Finale. He and Carmen Kocourek completed the series as finalists in 4th place, behind Season 5 winners Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli.

Before Fame

He attended Chaparral High School, where he played on the school's basketball team. He later went on to attend Grand Canyon University, where he played on the men's basketball team, the Antelopes. After sustaining several athletic injuries which required a variety of surgical procedures, he completed his college education at Colorado Mesa University.

Trivia

He was regarded as one of the top shooters in Arizona throughout his basketball career at Chaparral High School. He was named Athlete of the Month in January of 2019 by the Colorado Mesa University men's basketball team. 

Family Life

He is the son of Vincenzo and Flor Nudo. He has a brother named Eraldo. 

Associated With

He appeared on Love Island USA's 5th season, along with housemates including Kassy Castillo, Keenan Anunay, and Vickala Gray.