SHIVONDA 

With a dazzling smile and an empathetic ear, she's everyone's best friend. Always the voice of reason on The Real World Philadelphia , Shivonda's perspective helped to keep the chaos level down to a dull roar – sort of. Nonetheless, she's still the fun-loving prankster who's easy-going and naturally charismatic.

“Guys will recognize me, and pretend they don't watch the show – but say their girlfriends do,” Shivonda says of her new-found celebrity status. “And then they say, ‘By the way, can I take of picture of you. My girlfriend will flip out if I saw you and didn't take a picture. But I don't watch the show or anything .'

“Reality TV has become so amplified in the last couple of years that it's voyeuristic and a guilty pleasure,” theorizes the aspiring entertainer / actress / model, who's totally stoked to be on “The Real World Across America Tour. “Guys don't want to admit that they sit down at the same time every week and watch other people live their lives. Even though it's interesting , they don't want to admit that, cuz they wanna be cool.”

See? She has a real understanding of the real world beyond The Real World Philadelphia , the MTV series that captivates approximately 3.3 million very cool viewers as the ninth most-watched cable show.

“I don't think I give off a vibe that I'm there to be a bitch, or there to run the show,” Shivonda says of her on-camera face time. “I kick back and do my thing. The people I get along with really well on the show, you'll be able to see that because our personalities coincide. [ Real World Philadelphia housemate and “Real World Across America Tour” member] Sarah was my big sister, so I've learned from her, and MJ has been my big brother, so I follow him everywhere. I flirted with Landon, so I'm the one who plays with everyone.

Expect to make a new friend when Shivonda rolls up in the wrapped RV. And watch out for that blinding smile.

SARAH

She's bold and downright fearless, going for what she wants and always emerging victorious. Her plan to attend law school after “The Real World Across America Tour” is an excellent case in point.

Sarah established herself as the uninhibited, adventurous one on The Real World Philadelphia , quickly becoming empowering and inspiring to a large majority of the approximately 3.3 million viewers of the ninth most-watched cable television show.

Open and honest about everything, including her initial pursuit of Real World housemate Landon and subsequent romance with another housemate, MJ, Sarah has kept everyone riveted while sharing experiences such as her battle with an eating disorder, and the trauma of date rape when she was 17.

“I think a lot of people have been taken aback by the whole character,” Sarah observes of reactions to her on-camera portrayal. “But they've come to realize that I'm a pretty strong female, and I just happen to be very sexually forward. They've also seen me as intelligent, and I have my head on pretty straight.

“People have been really awesome, and a lot of girls tell me that they think the same way I do,” she continues. “It's worked in my favor, because if you're yourself and you're a good person overall, it will work in your favor.”

Sarah is excited to rock the nightclub scene as “The Real World Across America” rolls into college towns, and says, “I know that people are there to see us and talk to us and ask questions, so I hope that they get the opportunity to know me on a personal level and get to party with me.”

Prepare to be inspired and energized

LANDON 

Girls like him. Guys want to be like him. What is it about Landon...?

The big time athlete from small town Midwest wins friends and steals hearts with his genuine charm and nice guy attitude. His Real World Philadelphia housemates Sarah and Shavonda couldn't resist him, and he's a good friend to Karamo, Willie, MJ, and Melanie.

Landon admits, “I'm down-to-earth and easily approachable. I'm a caring roommate and hard-working, but at the same time, I can cut loose and have fun, too.”

For these reasons and so many others, this all-American is bringing a whole lot to the party when “The Real World Across America Tour” lands on college campuses and takes over nightclubs. (Landon is an awesome bartender. And a pretty good customer, too.)

The man with the plan says, “I am going to soak up as many experiences as possible, get to meet everyone I can, and make the most of this opportunity.”

In fact, Landon is a champ at making the most of an opportunity. Hailing from Wisconsin , where the lakes are many but the summer is short, he's a competitive water skier who assists in coaching his 80 teammates, as well as captains the speedboat that pulls them to victory. His team finished the 2004 Nationals in eighth place, while Landon finished 26 th in the entire nation in the Men's Jump Competition.

Always a winner, Landon proves once again: nice guys really don't finish last.