Ophelia Newman

 is a contestant from Survivor: Jeju Island.

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Name (Age): Ophelia Newman (25)

Tribe Designation: Hwangjie

Occupation: Saleswoman

Current Residence: San Leandro, California

Claim to Fame: Running a campaign alongside my local Democratic party to encourage people of colour and minorities in my district to register to vote for the last election. There was a great turnout and thousands of people had registered to make a difference. I was so proud of myself.

Inspiration in Life: Any female women of colour, or minority groups in general, who don’t take the crap society gives them and stand up to try and make a difference. Whether it’s campaigning for equal rights, against injustices, or attempting to educate the uneducated. I’m never more proud than when I see those who have previously spoken from places of privilege acknowledging their mistakes and changing their viewpoints!

Hobbies: Political campaigning, obviously, but when I’m at home I love to be with my girlfriend, Kylie, and binge-watch dramas on our Netflix.

Pet Peeves: The most obvious one is racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism and the like; but also the people who assume that, just because I’m a feminist, I hate men (I don’t), and I must be a lesbian only because I’m a feminist (sexuality is never a choice, people!)

If You Could Have 3 Things on the Island, What Would They Be and Why:

1) Another hat, in case this one gets ruined

2) A shower with hot water. I can’t explain to you how much I love a hot shower on a cold day.

3) A recliner chair for comfort

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Angelina Keeley. She was committed to giving women a bigger impact on Survivor and raised important issues that women and minorities face in life.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I know this won’t bode well to disprove the idea that I’m a radical feminist, but I want to give myself as a female minority and other minorities the chance to write our own story. Survivor isn’t the US, it’s a society we can create, and we have the power to take it and run the game. I want to see power in different people and I have the means to create it.

Why You Will Survive SURVIVOR: Despite being a feminist, I’m more than willing to align with men and take out women if it serves my game correctly. I’m out here to win and I’m not going to throw it away pursuing some radical vendetta that I know won’t take me far.

Why You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I’m strong, determined, extremely well-spoken and persuasive. Despite my strong exterior, I’m also a very relatable person. Those qualities will serve me well. I’m not one to fly under the radar but if I can make it to Final Tribal Council, I think I can give a strong speech and win people over.