Maurice Rutabel

Maurice Rutabel is a contestant from Survivor: Arabia.

Profile
Name: Maurice Rutabel (40) Tribe Designation: TBA Current Residence: Miami, FL Occupation: Street Vendor Personal Claim to Fame: Migrating from Jamaica to the good ol' United States when I was only seven years old. That was a big change for my family and me to have to come to a completely new place that was so very foreign to the place that I had just been calling home. However, I've embraced the change ever since, and thirty years later I am a full-fledged Floridian who loves his life!(Laughing) Inspiration in Life: My parents for the reasons stated above. They're the ones who took the risk of moving up to The Keys and trying to start a new life rather than getting by on almost nothing back in our hometown. My life would not be anywhere close to what it is today without them and the choices that they made for me and my siblings. Hobbies: Cooking up a Storm, Swimming, Playing with my Kids, Playing Blackjack. Pet Peeves: I'd say ignorant people who aren't sensitive to the plights that others have gone through in their lives. People who judge based on appearances and nothing else are not the kind that I want to be around at all. That's just plain shallow. 3 Words to Describe You: Jamaican, Hard Working, Charitable SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I share sentiments with Fernando Herrera's backstory, but I think I want to play the game in a more laid-back manner like Fabio or JT Thomas. They won by being the nice guys, so why can't I? Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: Life in the caravan isn't bad by any means, but some extra money to help boosts things wouldn't really hurt either, am I right? I want that money to help me, my wife, our children, and my family maintain our businesses and lives here in the US. Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I am definitely used to more tropical and extreme temperatures because I work in those kinds of conditions every day. So I think that the weather and elements shouldn't be too much of a challenge for a guy like me. Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I think I've got an aura about me that people just naturally just trust. I'm a very loyal and charitable person, so I think those are qualities of a good alliance member. Hopefully, I can use my trustworthy nature and physical strength to get myself to the end no problem. And hey, if I'm ever in danger I can always whip up some of my fabulous Jamaican cuisines for my fellow castaways!(Laughing)