Newlyweds from Adelaide, SA

Kristian and Mimi met officially at their group fitness Christmas party in 2020, after previously training together in the same gym classes. They married in a spectacular wedding ceremony in Adelaide last November that went viral on Tik Tok.

They are polar opposites, with Mimi a perfectionist and Kristian more laidback. The Block is going to be an adventure out of their comfort zone, but they are ready for it. “I think the reason we applied is because we love to challenge ourselves,” Mimi said. “We are so competitive and The Block is a great platform to show that.”

Experience

The couple have renovated the Adelaide house they are currently living in, but they still call themselves new renovators with a very distinct style. “With our house I would call the style modern contemporary, which we want to continue on The Block,” Kristian said. “We like lots of different textures, different textured ceilings. I think we will surprise everyone.”

Kristian, 31, Electrician

Loyalty comes naturally to Kristian, who has worked for the same boss for the past 14 years. “My boss is an absolute champion,” he said. “But one day I do want to start my own business, and I think this could be a stepping stone in doing that, just to gain the confidence to start my own thing.”

Kristian always has a smile on his face, even during the tough times, and that positive nature will be needed on every step of his journey on The Block.

Mimi, 28, Restaurant Manager

Mimi has dreamed of being in front of the camera as she loves to act. The Block is her chance to shine and start living that dream. She manages her family’s Vietnamese restaurant, Ba Khan, in Adelaide, and she is proud to work for her family in what is a very successful business.

“My parents have built this empire and I’m so proud of them. It’s great to be working with them. I’m helping them for now and then will see where life takes me,” Mimi says.

Together

Kristian and Mimi hope to work well together when it comes to renovating. “In life we are completely different people,” Mimi said. “We have disagreements, but when we came to renovating our home we agreed on everything, which is a surprise.

Hopefully, with all the elements on The Block we will be able to work as a team and do well.”