Meet the 18 castaways of Survivor Philippines

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

GMA-7 has finally revealed the identities of the 18 castaways (originally 16) that will compete for the three million pesos cash prize—tax free—in the first-ever Survivor Philippines, hosted by Paolo Bediones.

The 18 castaways, nine males and nine females, were chosen out of more than 43,000 Survivor fans and aspiring castaways who auditioned nationwide.

These people from diverse backgrounds—including a lingerie model, a labandera, a yaya, a waiter, a call center agent, a driver, a basketball player, were flown to Koh Tarutao island, also known as the Devil's Island, in Thailand to embark on their biggest challenge yet.

The 18 castaways stayed in the Devil's Island for more than 39 days.

Meet the 18 castaways of Survivor Philippines:

  1. Kristina "Kaye" Alipio, lingerie model
  2. Leona Rica "Nikki" Dacullo, call center agent
  3. Jervy "Patani" Daño, 20, babysitter
  4. Veronica "Vern" Domingo, 29, taekwondo coach
  5. Vevherly Gador, 20, student
  6. Chevyline "Chev" Macias, 26 years old, former GRO
  7. Zita Ortiga, 46, laundrywoman
  8. Maria Nona "Niña" Ortiz, designer/wellness coach
  9. Anna Charisse Yacapin, 26, product officer
  10. Marlon Carmen, 30, waiter
  11. Crisanto "Cris" Cartagenas, company driver
  12. Emerson Dino, 31, technician
  13. John Anthony Lopez, 27, auto mechanic/model
  14. Raymund Francis "Kiko" Rustia, model
  15. Cesar "Gigit" Sulit, 48, web designer/mountaineer
  16. Robert Vincent "Rob" Sy, sales officer
  17. John Carlo "JC" Tiuseco, 23, basketball player
  18. Reynaldo "Jace" Chanco Flores, Jr., Hunky Martial Arts/Gym Instructor

The 18 castways were initially divided into two groups: Naak and Jarakay, which means snake and crocodile, respectively, in Thai language. Every three days, they will battle for reward and immunity. On the third day, one will be eliminated until only two or three castaways are left. From them the Jury, composed of voted-out castaways, will determine who will win the three million pesos cash prize and the title of the first Pinoy Sole Survivor.

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