Here are the character profiles for the 12 castaways competing in Survivor El Yunque, hosted by FatSheep Productions.
Alvin[]
| Alvin Rozario | |
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| Hometown | Fajardo, PR |
| Occupation | Shopkeeper |
A proud Boricua (Puerto Rican) through and through, Alvin feels the weight of the island on his shoulders, representing Puerto Rico for the first time in CBS Survivor history. Growing up in Fajardo, Alvin never left the island until he went to visit family in the mainland US at the age of fourteen. While there, he fell in love with America’s multiculturalism and decided to open a multi-ethnic grocery store and bakery right out of his home at the age of twenty. Alvin lives in a multigenerational home with his husband, Josue, as well as his parents, who recently moved in, and his sister and her daughter. If he were to win the money, he would use it to aid in the adoption process, as he has always wanted children. Alvin isn’t the most well-versed in Survivor, however, he’s seen enough seasons to know that he wants to stay under the radar and play a loyal, social game, as well as use his knowledge of Puerto Rico to try to aid his tribe.
Alvin was created by Maple.
Anthony[]
| Anthony Vala | |
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| Hometown | St. Cloud, MN |
| Occupation | Pyrotechnician |
Describing himself as “odd, but oddly likable,” Anthony is quite extroverted with a wild sense of humour that people often find endearing. It was a shock to many when Anthony came out as gay at the age of 17, shortly before graduating high school. He recalls shrugging off people’s reactions with a smirk, saying “What can I say? I’m full of surprises.” Anthony is on Survivor for the adventure and the paycheque, wanting to just be himself, play the game hard, and give the game everything he’s got in challenges, at camp, and at Tribal.
Anthony was created by Uke.
Bentley[]
| Bentley Nash | |
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| Hometown | Hartford, CT |
| Occupation | Pyrotechnician |
Although Bentley is extremely intelligent, and has a very high paying job, this is something he wants to downplay during the game, hoping that people won’t catch on that this “happy-go-lucky kid” is as smart as he is. Bentley is bisexual, and recently broke up with his girlfriend, so he hopes to turn up the charm and rely on his social skills and athletic ability to make his way through the game. Bentley hopes to lay low and only plans on relying his intelligence and strategic capabilities as a last resort, hopeful that people will underestimate him until it’s far too late.
Bentley was created by Uke.
Jordan[]
| Jordan Yun | |
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| Hometown | Hamilton, ON |
| Occupation | Gym Owner |
Jordan isn’t one for societal expectations, and doesn’t see why that should even have to be pointed out in the first place. Despite having a relatively wealthy childhood, Jordan opted not to go to university, instead spending a few years couch-hopping and clubbing all over Canada. In his mid-twenties, he decided to buy a franchise of a local gym chain on a whim, and has been working to make his location the best he can make it for the last thirteen years. Happily single even at thirty-eight, he prides himself on having a life of relaxation, pleasure, and independence, and is not looking to settle down anytime soon. Jordan applied to Survivor on a dare from his drinking buddies, having only seen a few episodes of the show. Since then, though, he’s developed a somewhat expedited knowledge of Survivor, speed-reading the Wikipedia page for each season. He doesn’t really have a game plan, but wants to provide for his tribe and be an asset in challenges.
Jordan was created by Sheep.
Mercedes[]
| Mercedes Komenda | |
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| Hometown | Beatrice, NE |
| Occupation | Consumer Direct Sales Specialist |
Although bullied when she was in school, Mercedes blossomed as part of her high school's debate team as she gained confidence and social skills she didn't know she had. Today, Mercedes claims to have perfected the art of the sales pitch as she goes door to door as a sales rep for a mobile phone company. She prides herself on her ability to speak to anyone, and is very proud to be one of her company's top sellers. Mercedes is now looking to take her sales pitch to Survivor, hoping to dominate the game both strategically and socially. To Mercedes, anything less than a win is "unacceptable," especially considering that she is a superfan. Mercedes wants to use the money to pay for her wedding to her fiancé, Kelvin, and their honeymoon in Iceland.
Mercedes was created by Uke.
Rahim[]
| Rahim Batish | |
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| Hometown | Rockville, MD |
| Occupation | Family/Divorce Lawyer |
An immigrant from the Pubjab region of India, Rahim worked very hard to establish himself in the United States as a young man, and achieve the "American Dream," which he believes he has done upon establishing his successful law practice. Rahim is married to his wife, Tavleen, and they have three children together. A fan of the show, Rahim is playing the game for the adventure, and the title of Sole Survivor. He believes his experiences arguing in the courtroom, in meetings with clients, and as a father of teenagers gives him the perfect background and skills needed to dominate the competition at both the strategic and social game. Although he will be relatively weak in challenges, he will work hard around camp, and always give his best effort in every situation.
Rahim was created by Uke.
Rosa[]
| Rosa Morales | |
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| Hometown | Arlington, TX |
| Occupation | Sheriff Deputy |
In spite of her petite stature, Rosa is a no-nonsense sheriff deputy from Texas. Beneath her tough exterior is an excited Survivor superfan, having wanted to join Survivor since her teenage years. She's looking forward to playing an aggressive and cutthroat game, while seeming like she's less of a threat. Her main inspiration in this game is her son, whom she hasn't seen after she lost custody eight years ago.
Rosa was created by Samb.
Rosalee[]
| Rosalee Linnon | |
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| Hometown | Green Bay, WI |
| Occupation | Banking Consultant |
From the very beginning, Rosalee had to fight to make her way in the world. Her parents’ tenuous relationship led to her mother walking out on a young Rosalee, and her father was never able to land a stable relationship afterwards. As a result, Rosalee grew up independent and learned the value of her friendships early on. A natural athlete, she won a lacrosse scholarship to UMass, but her career was cut short by a traumatic car accident and a leg injury that never fully healed. As a result of her hardships in life, Rosalee believes that her fighting spirit will let her get out of tough situations at any turn in the game, and combined with her strategic intuition, she wants to be a powerful player. Her deficit lies in being a bit more introverted compared to her peers; true to her closest relationships and distant from others; and her injury may force her to think she has to “hide” behind more physical players so she isn’t deemed the weakest link.
Rosalee was created by Maple.
Saffa[]
| Saffa Ahmad | |
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| Hometown | Sugar Land, TX |
| Occupation | Tik Tok Star |
This rich girl from the suburbs grew up as the only daughter of successful businesspeople, having everything in life handed to her on a silver platter. Because of this, Saffa never worked very hard in school, preferring to work on makeup looks and post them to various social media sites. When TikTok first blew up in America, Saffa was right on the trend, demonstrating simple but unique looks in both makeup and style, and her account soon grew a cult following. Once COVID hit, she decided to drop out of high school and be a full-time influencer. Ironically, she gets paid millions of dollars for sponsorships each year, informing the producers that the paycheck will be just a “drop in the bucket”. Saffa claims that her “nerdier side” is what drove her interest in Survivor, and when she was old enough, decided she want to be on it. She never applied, though, being instead approached by casting director Julissa Hu via Instagram DMs. Her strategy involves being very upfront about her fame, allowing others to try to use her as a goat, which she believes will give her a “free pass for chaos”. Can this influencer apply her social skills online to the game of Survivor?
Saffa was created by Sheep.
Ted[]
| Ted Stephenson | |
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| Hometown | Rangeley, ME |
| Occupation | Call Center Agent |
Ted may be a call center agent, but this 25-year-old from Maine has big dreams. He plans on working in corporate America one day, setting his sights for the Big Apple, where he can finally thrive amongst the top dogs. For now, he settles with working at a local call center, where he believes he's mastered the art of persuasion.
Ted was created by Samb.
Theresa[]
| Theresa Ferguson | |
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| Hometown | Laurel, MS |
| Occupation | Financial Planner |
Theresa is a very caring person with a charming, outgoing personality. Her favourite aspect of her job is building a relationship with her clients, particularly those nearing retirement, as she helps them plan out their strategy financially for the coming years. As a mother, and now a new grandmother, she is on Survivor with the hopes of winning the money to start college funds for her grandchildren and invest in their futures. A very competitive person that doesn't like to lose in anything, Theresa firmly believes that her years of experience at her job have helped her to master the social and strategic skills necessary to win the game. Theresa hopes she can win the game by playing the role of "Tribe Grandma," but has no problems becoming a "Villain Granny" if she feels like she has to.
Theresa was created by Uke.
Tyrese[]
| Tyrese Stephens | |
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| Hometown | Iowa City, IA |
| Occupation | Wedding Planner |
Tyrese grew up in a lower-middle class household of only women for most of her life. She is the youngest of three girls, and her parents had split when she was just little. As her father was a long distance truck driver, Tyrese and her sisters lived with their mother full time. Though she understands that her father does love her and her sisters, and would do anything for them, Tyrese can't help but feel like she missed out, not having a consistent male figure in her life. She prides herself on being a very organized person, and she enjoys being in control and having matters in order. She is also a very socially outgoing person and a fan of Survivor. Tyrese would love to play the game to test herself in the elements, and she is confident that she can win with her social and strategic games, and her leadership abilities. Tyrese currently lives with her girlfriend of a year and a half, Keeley, and their dog, Pepper.
Tyrese was created by Uke.