Joe Beauty and the Geek

Joe Cortez was one of the contestants on the CW television hit reality show Beauty and the Geek Season 5.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Joe Cortez
2. AKA: "Cowboy"
3. Show: Beauty and the Geek
4. Paired with: Tara
5. Season: 5
6. Age at filming: 24
7. Birthplace: Nipomo, California
8. Occupation: TV Assignment Editor
9. Date eliminated: May 6, 2008

Show Synopsis

Beauty and the Geek is a hit reality show where beautiful young women are paired up with socially impaired geeks. Each couple live together and compete in academic and social challenges. The challenge winners get to choose two other couples to compete against in the "Quiz Show" show down. The couple that loses is eliminated.

Show Fast Facts

1. Season premiere: March 11, 2008
2. Channel: The CW
3. Contestants compete for $250,000
4. Produced by Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg and Nick Santora
5. Originally aired June 1, 2005

Contestants

• Amber & John
• Jillian & Jonathan
• Tiffany & Jim
• Cara & Chris
• Tara & Joe
• Randi & Greggy
• Kristina & Jason
• Leticia & Matt
• Amanda & Tommy

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