Tamara Oakenwald

Josephine Tamara Oakenwald is a contestant from Survivor: Tasmania- Vengeance.

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Name (Age): Tamara Oakenwald (28)

Tribe Designation: Pyengana

Current Residence: Jacksonville, FL

Occupation: Embalmer

Claim to Fame: My love of the colour purple. I mean, look at me. In fact, when I was in middle school, the city of Jacksonville gave students the opportunity to vote for the name of a new local holiday. I was able to convince my entire class to vote for the holiday to be named "Extreme Purple Day". The name unfortunately lost in the city-wide vote, but I'm proud of myself for being able to convince my classmates to vote for a holiday to be named something so absurd.

Inspiration in Life: The colour purple... just kidding! (Laughs) Actually, it's my boyfriend, Keaton. I've always been wild and crazy, but Keaton brings me right back down to earth.

Hobbies: Preserving dead bodies (it's my job), playing sports (I'm up for pretty much anything of that nature), playing my trumpet, playing my boyfriend's bagpipes, drawing/painting.

Pet Peeves: People who call me Josephine, or even worse, Josie! (Gags) I understand that it's my given name, but I've hated it from day 1. I've had people call me by my middle name, Tamara, ever since I had a choice in the matter. Also, people that tell me that I should tone it down on the purple and/or the tattoos. I'm going to look how I want to look and it's none of their business!

3 Words to Describe You: Outgoing, crazy, and purple.

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why: First, either my trumpet or Keaton's bagpipes so I can put on a show. Second, the game Cards Against Humanity so I can learn more about my tribe mates. Finally, bug repellent for obvious reasons.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I would say Purple Kelly for obvious reasons, but she was a quitter and I don't associate myself with those types of people. I guess I'll go with a more strategic version of Lindsey in Worlds Apart because I see a lot of my personality in her, but I plan to make it to the end.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: To win the title of Sole Survivor because I'm a fan of this game. I'd also like to win because even though preserving dead bodies for a living means that I have job security since people won't stop dying, it's not the best paying job in the world by any means.

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I will never quit, and I bet that everyone's going to severely underestimate me because of my looks and my crazy personality.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I may not look like a Parvati Shallow, but I am still the total package. I'm athletic enough to kick ass in challenges. I'm smart enough to outplay someone if they're coming after me. Finally, I'm social enough that I can find out some way to relate to most people and establish genuine relationships quickly.