The ninth season of Grande Fratello began on January 12, 2009, and concluded on April 20, 2009. It is the ninth edition of the reality franchise Big Brother, hosted by Alessia Marcuzzi. The winner of the ninth season, Ferdi Berisa, received €300,000.
Alberto Scrivano was born on October 5, 1976, in Genoa, Italy. He is single and works in the Port of Genoa. He was stuck in a love square with fellow housemates Annachiara, Marco and Vanessa until Marco was evicted. Although he was seen as a favorite to win for most of the season, Alberto was evicted in the second to last eviction of the season.
Annachiara Simonetti was born on October 4, 1983, in Naples, Italy. She is single and works as a pharmacist. She had survived three eviction until Day 43, she was nominated against Vittorio and evicted from the house with 78% on her fourth time up for eviction.
Claudia Perna was born on April 29, 1983, in Palermo, Italy. She isn't single and works as volunteer for a charitable organization. She was the 7th person to be evicted from the house.
Cristina Del Basso was born on May 3, 1987, in Varese, Italy. She is single and studies at University of Pavia. She is the joint youngest housemate with Ferdi. She was one of the most popular HMs of the whole series and was voted through to the final by the public. In the final she landed 3rd place and the highest ranking female of the series.
Daniela Martani was born on May 18, 1973, in Rome, Italy. She is single and works as a flight attendant for Compagnia Aerea Italiana/Alitalia. She is buddhist. She decided to walk on Day 22 after being told if she didn't, she may lose her job as a flight attendant.
Fabrizio Cimmino was born on December 26, 1977, in Ivrea, Italy. He is single and works as butler and personal assistant of Marina, Princess of Naples. He was the first person to be evicted with 62% against Annachiara.