Makensy Jo Manbeck

About

Construction project manager and reality television star who achieved stardom when she starred in the long-running reality competition series Big Brother for its 26th season. As the youngest female houseguest on the show's history at the time of her appearance, she went on to be named runner-up, just behind the season's winner, Chelsie Baham. 

Before Fame

In August of 2023, she graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in engineering. She worked as a construction project manager before appearing on Big Brother Season 26. 

Trivia

While attending Friendswood High School, she was named an all-state volleyball player and helped bring her school's team to the state semifinals. She was granted a volleyball scholarship to attend Houston Baptist University but later transferred to Texas A&M, where she later earned her degree. 

Family Life

She has referred to her brother JT as her best friend. In December 2024, she began dating reality star Matt Hardeman. 

Associated With

She starred on the 26th season of Big Brother along with fellow houseguest Cam Sullivan-Brown.