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Name (Age): Omar Portillo (47) Current Residence: Clifton, NJ Occupation: Small Business Owner Personal Claim to Fame: When my family first came to America from El Salvador, we started out with basically nothing. We had barely any money, lived all in the one room, never saw our Dad; it was hell. It was so bad, my brothers and I had to steal a lot of our possession and once gangs and guns started getting involved, I knew I had to step away. Despite having a rough childhood, I overcame it all and now, I've got my own little shop up 'n' running and life couldn't be better. Inspiration in Life: Oh, no doubt my mom. The only reason our family stayed afloat was thanks to her working day and night to ensure us kids had food on our plates and a roof over our heads. Words cannot describe the level of gratitude I have towards what she's done for our family and I'd love to make it up to her by bringing home the million. Hobbies: Playing soccer with my kids, poker, cooking and anything to do with margaritas (the cocktail, not the pizza). '''Pet Peeves: The people that get on my nerves the absolute most is anyone who's close-minded to trying something new or unable to look at things from somebody else's perspective. They're the absolute worst.''' Three words to Describe You: Industrious, Dedicated and Savvy SURVIVOR contestant you are most like: I'd have to go with a slightly less crazy version of Tony Vlachos. I mean, not only are we both from New Jersey but we have a great ability to read other people and I think I'm creative enough to come up with crazy things like spy shacks and fake idols to get me further in the game Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: It's not even a question for me, I'm out here to win, hands down. I don't care about making friends, I don't care about just getting as far as I can, no, the only thing on my agenda is to win the game and the title of Sole Survivor. Plus, the million dollars would really help me and my family so that's an added bonus. '''Why you think you'll "survive" SURVIVOR: I've been through hell and back all my life so I've had no choice but to learn how to deal with tough circumstances the hard way. If I can survive through all that then Survivor will be a piece of cake.''' Why you think you'll be the SOLE SURVIVOR: I'm going to be the Sole Survivor because I'm prepared to adapt to whatever twists or turns the game throws at me. I'll play a loyal game if I have to, I'll throw people under the bus if I have to, I'll go crazy if I have to; whatever I need to do to get further in the game, I'll do it. As long as I keep a smile on my face, they'll never see me coming.