Allona Taufete

 is a contestant from Australian Survivor: Venezuela - Fates.

Profile

 * Name (Age): Allona Taufete (30)
 * Tribe Designation: TBD
 * Current Residence: Sydney, NSW
 * Occupation: Mother
 * Season 01 Contestant You Are Most Like: Paula Marsh, but I'll be successful.

Allona is the series' first Tongan-born contestant, she lived in Tonga until she was twenty-five. During her time there she worked in several offices as her primary source of income, but she also picked up several modelling jobs and reached a level of fame. It was through modelling that she rediscovered the beauty pageant scene.

"I did some beauty pageants as a girl, but grew out of it as I got older. My model freind convinced me to give it another go and I fell back in love."

Allona was crowned Miss Tonga 2011 and took to the world stage for the first time. Although Allona was unsuccessful in claiming the Miss Universe crown she received a contract with a modelling company in Australia, so she moved herself, her husband and their young daughter to Sydney.

"Moving to Australia was a big step, my parents were not supportive. We have a good life now though, my husband has a steady job driving a forklift, I model when I can and coach little girls in a pageant. My kids, they go to good schools. Parents have taken some time, love us, they visit when they can."

Allona has been married for ten years now and together with her husband they have five children. Allona says she wants to win Survivor for her family, and for the Tongan-Australian community.

"I'm Australian now, my kids are Australian, I love Australia. My heart will always be in Tonga, it would be good to give my community a victory."

Allona says there is one thing about Australia that she will never adapt to.

"No matter how hard I try I can never cheer for the Wallabies, I tried, I'm sorry. I love Australia, but I love to see the Wallabies lose."

Trivia

 * Allona is the first Polynesian-Australian to compete in DuskEars' fanon.
 * In the first impressions poll for Australian Survivor: Venezuela - Fates Allona received enough votes to move on to the tie-breaker round, where she won over Jimmy Welkes and Josey Morrow in an 8-2-0 vote.
 * As a result of her win Allona will receive an early advantage in the game.
 * No disrespect to the actual Miss Tonga 2011 was intended.