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updated 1:04 p.m. ET March 31, 2004

We've narrowed it down to the final three after receiving more than 3,000 audition tapes, now it's up to you -- the viewers. Meet our three competitors vying to be the next picture-perfect host who's an expert in, well, everything. Be sure to come back to this page Monday, April 5 to vote on the first round in "Today's Domestic Diva" competition.



DIVA #1
Name:
Teri Bennett
Hometown: Tonka Bay, Minnesota
Age: 44
Occupation: Stay-at-home mom
Favorite Diva Skill: Cooking
Professional experience: Guest on cable show

Teri Bennett is a 44 year-old mother of two from Tonka Bay, Minnesota. Teri loves entertaining, party planning, flower arranging, decorating and all things domestic. Teri loves to cook, but has never had any formal training. Instead, she grew up working at her mother's antique shop and restaurant. Teri describes her meals as "home cooking."

Teri's "diva" philosophy is to have fun and think outside the box. Forgot the rules and just be creative. Teri always takes a unique approach to entertaining and even hosted a dinner party from her garage (using the trunk of her SUV as the bar!).

Teri's husband -- Steve Bennett -- works as a car dealer. Teri and Steve have been married for 21 years and have two sons -- Charlie (13) and Jack (8).

DIVA #2
Name:
Sonya Nimri
Hometown: Santa Monica, Ca.
Age: 27
Occupation: Assistant Program Manager
Favorite diva skill: Flower arranging
Professional experience: Guest on cable shows

Sonya is a 27 year-old assistant program manager for the UCLA Anderson school. She helps organize a 72-member class of executives who are returning to school to get their MBA -- coordinating class schedules, catering, parties and overseas trips for the student executives.

Sonya's "diva" philosophy is to reinvent the ordinary into something extraordinary. She says she’s the "MacGyver" of creative crafting and interior design and describes her style as "bohemian chic."

Sonya comes from a diverse background with roots in Thailand and Jordan which influence her eclectic, artistic designs.

DIVA #3
Name:
Wayne Johnson
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Age: 48
Occupation: Web Designer
Favorite Diva Skill: Party planning
Professional experience: None

Wayne Johnson is a 48 year-old web designer from Chicago, Illinois.  Growing up in a military family, Wayne spent a lot of time in the army bases' hobby shops. There, Wayne learned ceramics from his mother and a bit of woodworking from his dad.

Wayne’s "diva" philosophy is using what you have to make what you need. Wayne says there's a creative solution to anything and it's usually hidden where you least expect it.

Wayne loves planning parties -- especially those with themes. He can also sew, knit and reupholster. Wayne loves to cook and is great with desserts. Wayne combined his carpentry and cooking skills to create a multi-level wood platform to display the 4 different home-made cakes he baked for his friend's birthday. Wayne has his own woodworking shop in his basement and has built many pieces for his condominium.

Wayne is single and is the middle child of 5 boys. Wayne's parents -- Bea and Dave Johnson -- live in Houston, Texas and have been married for 53 years.

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