Brandon Gibbs and Julia Trubkina are one of the new couples on season 8 of 90 Day Fiancé, which premiered on December 6. The drastically different couple is receiving plenty of fan attention due to both lifestyle differences and the presence of Brandon's overprotective mother. How did Brandon woo the Russian dancer and convince her to come to Dinwiddie County, Va.?
The 27-year-old farm boy met the Russian dancer when he was FaceTiming a friend and saw her in the background. After declaring instant love and connecting with her on FaceTime, he flew to Russia to meet the 26-year-old. Unfortunately, Julia had her visiting visa to the United States denied when she listed Brandon as her boyfriend. In response, Brandon flew Julia to Iceland and proposed to her. This enabled Julia to receive her K-1 fiancé visa, meaning she has 90 days upon landing to tie the knot. However, Brandon neglected to disclose just how much of a farm boy he is -- or just how close he is with his parents.
While family bonds are positive, Brandon hasn't quite broken free from the nest. He lives with his parents on their farm, but he also agreed to his mother's rules to have him and Julia sleep in separate rooms until they are officially married. The tension of this conversation might reveal an obstacle for the mama's boy who now has to contend with the demands of two ladies in his life. When he isn't being put in uncomfortable situations, Brandon is a pest control technician who also helps out on his parents' farm. He also assists his parents with running their dog-breeding kennel, as the expectation is that one day he will take over the family business. Their farm is called Hummingbird Acres Farm. The small family farm contains lambs, sheep, Nigerian dwarf goats, kunekune pigs, American guinea hogs, and poultry, according to its website. They also breed German shepherd dogs and Brussels griffons.
Though Brandon's parents were very excited to see Julia, and his mother already had plenty of group activities planned, they also expressed concern. His mother worried that people might think the go-go dancer is a stripper while his dad wants him to avoid a bad decision. The influence of his parents is significant, as Brandon's mother feels as though Julia is forcing him to choose between his parents or his soon-to-be wife. However, Brandon's traditional upbringing does not seem to interfere with his feelings for Julia, as he was head over heels for her from the start. He has also stated that his father is one of his best friends. Brandon is the couple's only child, though he has half-siblings from his father's previous marriage.
What is he like apart from his family? Brandon does not reveal too much on his Instagram, but he does make his feelings for Julia clear. What was the line he said to her upon their first day of FaceTiming? "You look like my future wife." When he isn't charming Julia, Brandon enjoys sharing promotions for the show, as well as glimpses into his life. He also seems to be friendly with the German shepherds his parents breed. In addition to meeting in Iceland, Russia, and America, the couple also vacationed in France and South Korea together.
The farm boy has turned into a globetrotter since falling for Julia. But will they be able to overcome family tensions and bypass their considerable differences? To follow Julia and Brandon's romance, fans will have to tune in to new episodes of 90 Day Fiancé on TLC.
Source: Brandon Gibbs, Hummingbird Acres Farm
