Full Name:Tia Orlando
Nickname: T
Birthdate: February 18, 1988
Residence: Souderton, PA
Gym: Parkettes
Level: Junior Elite
Coaches: Bill and Donna Strauss, Robin Netwall, John Holman, and Solomon Kahn
Age: 13
Height: 4 feet 10 inches
Weight: 87 pounds
Began Gymnastics: 4 years old
Favorite Event: Floor Exercise
School: Indian Valley
Grade: 7th
Parents: Mom (dance teacher)...Dad (camera man for NFL films)
Siblings: Taylor (9) Joey (6)
Hobbies: Playing basketball, shopping at the mall, relaxing, spending time with family, and going down the shore
Goals: Being an international elite gymnast, making the National Team, and making the 2004 Olympic Team
Idol: Shannon Miller
Future Job Interest: Lawyer
Favorite Gymnasts: Shannon Miller, Svetlana Khorkina, and Yelena Produnova
Favorite Foods:Pasta and salad
Advice to Younger Gymnasts: "Try your best, always have fun, and never give up!"