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◾Name: Byron Buchanan (26)

◾Hometown: Miami, FL

◾Tribe designation: (Brain/Brawn/Beauty) Beauty

◾Occupation: Male Model/Motivational Speaker

◾Personal Claim to Fame: Beating Anorexia, and sharing my story with thousands of kids across the country!

◾Inspiration In life: Isabelle Caro, a woman who lost her battle with anorexia, but before doing so became the face for an anorexic model campaign to show young men and women the effects anorexia has on our bodies.

◾Hobbies: Public Speaking, Modeling, Fashion, Flirting & Cooking.

◾Pet Peeves: Overconfidence, Bullies, & Superficiality

◾3 words to describe you: Strong-willed, flirtatious, & charismatic ◾SURVIVOR contestant you are most like: I can identify with Artis Silvester for his battle with his own body through cancer and winning, but personality wise I feel I'm most like Ian Rosenberger, in that I'm fun, athletic, and like to make bonds with people and encourage others to be at their best, its what I do for a living...but that won't stop me from playing the game!

◾Reason for being on SURVIVOR: To share my story with the world, to prove that I'm more than a pretty face and stronger than I seem, and for the money, I'd love to launch a campaign for me to integrate my story and program on anorexia into schools across the country! ◾Why Do You Think You Will Survive SURVIVOR: Well I'm used to starving (Totally kidding! xD) In all seriousness though, I've been through one of the most physically demanding, mentally straining illnesses someone can go through, and I SURVIVED! Not only did I survive, but I've become a strong, self-sufficient guy who's transformed my mind and body into something great, so I know Survivor won't be tougher than what I've been through before!

◾Why Do You think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I think I'm a force to have in challenges, I have a story that's so relatable to so many people, and I'm a fun flirty guy to have around camp. I don't think there will be any reason to get rid of me early on, and if I can get to the merge I know I can charm myself to the end!

◾A character description (50-word minimum): Byron grew up in Miami, FL the land of beach bodies. Though being extremely overweight and insecure took its toll on Byron in his teenage years. He began depriving himself of food until he was only consuming 100 calories a day. In 2 years he weighed only 90 pounds. His friends and family encouraged him to get help for his disorder. In going through rehab, Byron developed a stronger sense of self. After reaching a healthy weight he began to lose weight and gain muscle the healthy way, through pumping iron, sweat, dieting and hard work. After graduating high school, Byron was approached by an elite male modeling agency, offering him a position. In desperate need of a job and money Byron signed with the agency, making a living off of photo shoots and taking care of his body. Byron then used his money to begin speaking to schools about anorexia and "Manorexia" or anorexia among men, a subject he wish he would have known more about as a kid. Byron has also begun a modeling campaign to fight anorexia in young adults. When he's not modeling or speaking, Byron lives at home alone with his kitten Shammy. He's openly bisexual, and is willing to flirt with anyone to win!