Jonas Newton

Jonas Newton is a contestant from Survivor: Laos.

Profile
Name: Jonas Newton (35) Tribe Designation: Lan Xang Current Residence: Charlotte, NC Occupation: Stay-At-Home Dad Personal Claim to Fame: That would probably have to be bein' one of the top young chefs in a national competition held in New York when I was 'bout twenty. I actually had a really good carreer goin' when an unfortunate twist of fate caused me to stop workin'. My wife, she was only thirty, passed away due to skin cancer. And I had to come home to raise my two boys. Ever since then, I been raisin' my two boys but it's hard bein' a single parent, a dad raisin' his two sons when they need their mother. But I believe she's watchin' over us, she's our guardian angel. Inspiration in Life: Once again, I would have to say my wife. She fought for eleven months and just when it started to get better, she passed away. But the fighter spirit she had is what really inspires me because she showed to me that it doesn't matter where you end, just fight for your life. Hobbies: Playing games with my two boys, spending tie with their grandmother and cooking. Pet Peeves: Well, I'd like to think that I am a pretty respectful person. But if I had to say what really bugs me, it's when some people want to make others feel inefrior towards them. I don't like when people feel like they are superior towards others. 'Cause that's just wrong. 3 Words to Describe You: Fatherly, Competitive, Athletic. SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I don't really think there has been a player like me on Survivor. Maybe Colby Donaldson a lil' bit 'cause he was a real likable guy but other than that, I think I am pretty unique. Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I need to make money somehow and this is a great way not only how to make money but to break away from the stereotype of my everyday life. Don't get me wrong, I love my boys more than anythin' but I need a break too. I'm only human, right? Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: Not really sure what my strategy will be like because you can't plan ahead who you'll be playin' with but I'd say that I am pretty strong-willed and nothin' comes between me and my sons' future. I am doin' this so that I can help them grow up, help them go to college and make sure they are proud of me. Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I think that I am pretty likable so I think I'll be able to make relantionships really easily. To win this game, you don't need to be the most hardcore player, you just need tp have those connections that will ultimately put you over the other guy. I also think I am athletic because I do cross-fit and I also think I'll be able to emerge as a leader-type personality because that's how I've always been. It can be a blessin' or a curse, depends what I make of it.