Who Is James Barranca On 'Love Overboard'? Everything To Know

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James Barranca had his first casting interview for Love Overboard backstage at a fashion show in Ecuador. To take the meeting, the 26-year-old model, who specialized in high-fashion runway, set up a tripod in the middle of the room, as a bunch of models walked around behind him. It’s no wonder his audition caught the attention of the producers.

Eventually, James made his way from his home in California to Malta to film Love Overboard, the new Hulu reality dating show produced by Alex Cooper’s Unwell Productions. The show follows 22 singles as they look for a love connection on a super yacht. Of course, there’s a catch: Only the coupled-up contestants (aka Topsiders) get to enjoy the boat’s luxury amenities. The single cast members (aka Downsiders) are stuck working as crew — cooking, bartending, and cleaning. The only way to change their luck? Steal away a Topsider on a date.

For James, appearing on the show was exactly what he needed to change his “non-existent” love life. “I thought, ‘Maybe I'll find the love of my life, ma...