Myla Ignatov

Myla Jane Ignatov is a contestant from Survivor: Taiwan - Exile Peak.

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Originally born Mia Jane Reynolds, Myla changed her name prior to joining the local circus, believing it to be catchier and more conducive to a circus career. It is debated if this was necessary, however, as Myla is regarded as one of the most talented circus performers in the entire country - and her impeccable physical shape reflects this. Incredibly muscular and toned even at the age of 47, Myla can go toe-to-toe with even the strongest guys she knows.

“Working out is the way I release stress,” Myla says flatly and emotionlessly. “There’s no reason why a woman approaching her fifties can’t stay in shape. The way I see it, I’m still in the prime of my life. In fact, I’ve never been in better shape! Going out to Taiwan, the one thing I know is that I’m not going to be a physical liability… not even close.” Myla gives a slight smirk while delivering this final line, the first time she’s broken her blank, serious expression all interview.

In addition to her work as a circus performer and her physical shape, Myla is well-known for her composure under pressure. Even when the stress levels around her reach a fever pitch, she doesn’t crack. Many have derided her as a “robot” or as “cold and calculated” because of this, but others respect her for it, as in their eyes, it makes her more reliable and consistent. “Predictable” is another word often levied at her, but Myla promises that she has plenty of tricks up her sleeves.

“Coming into the game, I know just being strong - that’s not gonna cut it,” Myla claims with a nod. “To succeed in Survivor, you need to make moves at the right time, and that’s exactly what I’m gonna do.” Myla claims that her strategy in regards to making moves is to never let an opponent get the upper hand. She’s adamant that putting yourself at an advantage is the best way to guarantee success, and she plans on doing just that in Survivor, ideally by finding loyal allies, befriending anyone she can, and cutting people before they can gain too much power.

“My emotions aren’t gonna cloud my judgment; they never do,” Myla states confidently. She recounts a story of her ex-girlfriend coming to her wedding, trying to win her back; Myla says she refused without a word, not letting the nostalgia of the previous relationship affect her decision-making. While she plans on making friends on the island, she promises her personal feelings about people will be separated from her gameplay, which she ultimately thinks will be the difference between others’ games and hers.