Two Dublin residents, accountant Róisín Hogan and assistant brand manager Pamela Uddin, are to compete in the new series of BBC's The Apprentice.
The BBC says of Dubliner Hogan: "Róisín is a qualified chartered accountant who is now following her dream of starting her own business."
The broadcaster continues: "She lists businesswoman Bethenny Frankel as one of her business inspirations, as she saw a gap in the market to start Skinny Girl Cocktails and sold it for a huge profit.
"She says she is confident, driven and creative, and being a risk taker has also made her a keen poker player in her spare time."
Hogan says of her game plan for the show: "Manipulate, persuade and conquer. I would identify my opponent's weaknesses and pick them off one by one."
The BBC says of Uddin, who is from Waterford and lives in Dublin: "Pamela graduated from university with first class honours, and received a scholarship to complete her masters in International Business."
The broadcaster continues: "Since leaving university, she has worked in brand marketing and is inspired by brands such as Nike, for their inspirational and motivational advertising, and Paddy Power, for their tongue in cheek communication.
"She would describe herself as logical, charismatic and a good decision maker, but says she can talk too much."
Uddin also describes herself as "street and people savvy as well as being business savvy".
The new series begins on Tuesday 14 October at 9:00pm on BBC One.
Róisín Hogan
Pamela Uddin
