Jovany Rodriguez

 is a contestant in Survivor: French Polynesia.

Profile
Name (Age): Jovany Rodriquez (37)

Current Residence: Las Vegas, NV

Occupation: Semipro Football Player

Personal Claim to Fame: Scoring a touchdown in the National Semipro Football League Championship.

Inspiration In Life: My great-grandfather for emigrating from Mexico to the States and working so hard to secure a life for my ancenstors, as well as my wife Ariana and my kids, Isabella and Daniel.

Hobbies: Playing Football for the Las Vegas Stings, swimming at the local pool, working out, cooking authentic Mexican food.

Pet Peeves: People who think that Mexican-Americans are all gang-bangers. We're not all bad guys, plus we make some smokin' burritos!

3 Words to Describe You: Motivated, Athletic, Determined

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Brad Culpepper, another big football homie!

Reason for being on SURVIVOR: The adventure is its own reward for me even though the money will help my kids financially if my football career goes south.

Why Do You Think You Will Survive SURVIVOR: I've worked hard to get where I am today and this will be no different. I can provide, thrive, and strategize to stay in the game as long as possible.

Why Do You think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I'm able to think on the fly and use my Mexicano Charm if need be, plus I'll be a major workhorse around camp.