Leroy Wong

 is a contestant from Australian Survivor: Taroko - Joint Ventures.

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Name: Leroy Wong

Age: 63

Current Residence: Byron Bay, NSW

Occupation: Poetry Teacher

Leroy Wong’s 63 years of life have been nothing short of eventful. In his words, “You’ve only got one life and one chance to leave as big a mark as possible.” Emigrating from China at the age of 12, Leroy obtained Australian citizenship and has since gotten to work keeping himself busy and making sure everyone knows his name. He has worked as a shopkeeper, was the director of activities on a cruise ship for many years and has recently begun teaching poetry classes at an adult education centre. Leroy is always looking sharp, dressed in vibrant colours and rarely (if ever) without an accompanying hat.

“The first thing people notice when they see you is your appearance. You create a strong first impression and you’re already halfway through the door.”

Leroy’s strong impressions have also carried into his romantic life. He refuses to put a label on his sexuality but has been with both men and women, fathering two children (that he knows of) and keeping regular contact with both them and the mothers. While not pursuing anything romantic on the island, Leroy thinks his charm will aid him in the game.

Thinking he’ll be written off as just a lovely old man, Leroy wants to use his brains to his advantage, being a couple of steps ahead of his opponent and not afraid to pull off devastating blindsides and game changing power shifts.

“I may be 63 but my mind is still as sharp as a 20-year-old. These people better not take their eyes off me for a second. Actually, they should. Then it will be all the easier to blindside them!”