Christine Teal

Christine Teal is a contestant from Survivor: Uruguay.

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Name (Age): Christine Teal (47)

Tribe Designation: Soriano

Current Residence: Parma, OH

Occupation: Payroll Clerk

Claim to Fame: When I was in High School, I won a state-wide chess tournament.

Inspiration in Life: That would have to be my mother, for sure. She's the one that showed the value that giving back to my community can provide. She said that when you help your community become a better place to live, it gives you a sense of joy and a sense of fulfillment as well. As a result, my husband and I are very active in our church and host various fundraisers. We also do a lot of volunteer work. As a result, each and every day, I find my mother's words to be 100% true.

Hobbies: Pierogi making (my husband's entire family is Ukrainian, so I got immersed in that culture very quickly), reading, volunteering, camping, and just having fun with my family and friends.

Pet Peeves: I can't stand people that are very rude and ignorant. I was always taught to be a good listener and to treat others the way that you want to be treated. So I can't stand it when people either don't take the feelings of others into account, or are just simply rude for the sake of being rude.

3 Words to Describe You: Caring, happy, and competitive

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why: A picture of my family so I can see their beautiful faces every day. A couple decks of cards with poker chips so we could have some fun. For the third thing, I'd have to say some uplifting music. I just think that even in the darkest of days, music can really lift up your spirit and help you push forward.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I would have to say Dawn. Not in the sense of being extremely emotional, I don't think I'm like that at all. I just say Dawn because she could be very loving, and kind, and motherly; but, she could also be a ruthless strategist and I see myself as possessing all of those qualities.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I'm a very competitive person and I am always looking for a new adventure. I also feel as though the money could really help out both my family and my community.

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I will survive because I will never, ever quit. I will also push myself as hard as I need to so I can get to the end. It's as simple as that.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: More than anything, I am a people person. I love meeting new people and I find that I can get along with all types of people from all walks of life. Since this is a social game, I think that will be a huge asset for me. I am also very competitive. Truthfully, I have been known to cheat a little at cards every so often. But this is more important than some card game, this is a game for a million bucks. I am prepared to do whatever it takes to win. I don't care who I have to cut, I will vote you out if you stand in my way of the million, period!