Andrea

Andrea is played by Academy Award winner Gabourey Sidibe. Andrea plays one of Cathy's students, who has a huge "chip on her shoulder", stemming from her weight issues. Cathy sees Andrea as someone that deserves fighting for and wants to help her achieve her goals and tries to motivate Andrea to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. Andrea on the outside seems mean and snotty, but still carries a confidence and liveliness in the same sense which attracts Cathy to her.