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Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Survivor Pearl Islands

PEARL ISLANDS. Stranded on a remote island off Panama, 16 Americans are forced to band together and build shelter, gather and catch food. Who will outwit, outplay, and outlast all others in the Pearl Islands?
90-MINUTE SEASON PREMIERE:
Thursday, September 18
at 8 pm ET/PT on CBS


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Monday, September 15, 2003
Survivor Morgan Team

Andrew Savage

AGE
40
MARITAL STATUS
Married
OCCUPATION
Attorney
HOMETOWN
Chicago, IL

Born in Utica, New York, Andrew M. Savage currently resides in Chicago with his wife, Stephanie (who is originally from the island of Mauritius), and their two daughters, Mackenzie, 5, and Skyleur, 3. He is currently employed as an intellectual property attorney at a major Chicago law firm. Savage and his wife previously owned an import/export company in South Africa. Savage earned a Juris Doctorate in law from the University of Cincinnati. His three favorite hobbies are rugby, cross-training and playing with his wife and kids. He describes himself as athletic, adventurous and ambitious. He is most proud of the fact that he met and married his soul mate and fathered two angelic girls. He is also proud of his brother, John, a singer/songwriter who has topped the charts on MP3 for his self-titled 1998 release, "John Savage" (a new release is due in the Fall of 2003). His hero is Nelson Mandela because he feels he is the truest sole survivor. In Savage's words, "President Mandela outwitted, outplayed and outlasted a troubled nation decimated by racism to eventually lead the country down the path to equality." He feels he's up for SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because of his intelligence, athleticism and ability to get along with everyone in emotionally charged situations. His birth date is July 29, 1963


Favourites

Colors: Jaguar green
Scents: Fresh-cut grass
Flowers: Honeysuckle
Board Games: Chess
Video Games: Grand Theft Auto
Sports to Play: Rugby
Sports Teams: New Zealand All Blacks, Springboks (South Africa)
Outdoor Activities: Running, cycling, swimming, general fitness
TV Shows: The Sopranos, 24
Movies: The Sting, The Godfather
Actors: Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson
Actresses: Michelle Pfeiffer, Jody Foster
Music: Alterative Rock, Classic Rock
Magazines: Newsweek, Rugby News, Sports Illustrated
Books/Authors: Sir Jeffrey Archer
Cereals: Kellogg's Special K Red Berries
Fruits: Papaya, mango
Snack Foods: Caramel corn
Cookies: Nestle's Break-n-Bake Chocolate Chip
Candy Bars: Heath
Alcoholic Drinks: Absolut Kurant on the rocks with a twist
Non-Alcoholic: Lemon-Lime Gatorade, Spicy V8 Juice


Darrah Johnson

AGE
22
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Mortician
HOMETOWN
Liberty, MS

Darrah Johnson was born and raised in Liberty, Mississippi, and works as a mortician/funeral director. She previously worked as a salesperson, a fitness trainer and a waitress. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in mortuary science from the Southwest Mississippi Community College and Holmes Community College of Funeral Services. Her favorite hobbies include riding four-wheelers, working out and hunting. She describes herself as outspoken, daring and adventurous. She would love to be a coroner. She is most proud of passing her National Board of Funeral Service exam to become a certified mortician and is also proud of winning Most Beautiful at Holmes Community College. Her favorite sports are softball and basketball. Her dad is her hero because he's worked hard for the family and has always been there for her. Her primary motive for participating is for the challenge and the fact that she'd love to meet new people from all over the world with different personalities. She feels she could do well on SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because she considers herself hard working, competitive, athletic, ambitious, determined and in great physical and mental health. Her birth date is May 19, 1981.


Favourites


Colors: Pink, green
Scents: Love Spell by Victoria's Secret, coconut
Flowers: Tulip, daisy, yellow rose, petunia, sunflower
Board Games: Scrabble, Monopoly, checkers
Video Games: Dukes of Hazzard, Nascar Racing, Deer Hunter
Sports to Play: Softball, basketball
Sports Teams: Ole Miss, Buccaneers, Lakers, Saints
Outdoor Activities: Hunting, fishing, jet skiing, skiing, riding 4-wheelers
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, CSI, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Six Feet Under, American Idol, The Real World, Friends, That '70s Show
Movies: Dumb and Dumber, Just Married, Urban Cowboy, Pure Country, Sweet Home Alabama
Actors: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler
Actresses: Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Lisa Kudrow, Sandra Bullock
Music: Country, 80s, some Rock, some Rap
Magazines: Oxygen, Muscle & Fitness, Glamour, In Touch, People
Books/Authors: Romance novels, Nora Roberts
Cereals: Honey Bunches of Oats, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops
Fruits: Grapes, Granny Smith apple, peach, orange, watermelon
Snack Foods: Salt & Vinegar Lays, Baked Lays, Doritos, Fritos, peanut butter crackers, vanilla wafers
Cookies: Chocolate chip M&M, sugar
Candy Bars: Snickers, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Whatchamacallit, Almond Joy
Alcoholic Drinks: Doesn't drink
Non-Alcoholic: Diet Coke, Mountain Dew


Lillian "Lill" Morris

AGE
51
MARITAL STATUS
Married
OCCUPATION
Scout Troop Leader
HOMETOWN
Cincinnati, Ohio


Born in Waterville, Maine, Lillian "Lill" Morris (or Big Lill to some) currently lives in Loveland, Ohio, which is north of Cincinnati. She has been married for 30 years to Lonnie and has two grown children, Clayton and Megan. She was most recently employed in customer service for an eyeglass company. She holds an Associates Degree in accounting from the University of Cincinnati. Her favorite hobbies include camping, backpacking through the Philmont Scout Reservation in Arizona and canoeing in Ely/Upper Michigan. She describes herself as adventurous, outspoken and daring. She's most proud of being a Boy Scoutmaster for 11 years. She started with seven scouts and, to date, Troop 617 has approximately 78 active young men under her supervision. She is also proud of representing her eyewear company in Thailand with the Gift of Sight Program when she helped distribute 23,000 pairs of glasses to people who were in need. Her favorite sport is baseball. She feels she's ready for this adventure because of her outdoor skills, leadership, patience, ability to be a team player, tolerance, acceptance, positive attitude and resourcefulness. Her primary motive is to experience something different in her life and live the ultimate high adventure experience. Her birth date is April 3, 1952.



Favourites


Colors: Red, green, earth tones
Scents: Very Sexy by Victoria's Secret
Flowers: Daisy, lily, rose, iris
Board Games: Checkers
Video Games: Freecell
Sports to Play: Baseball, football
Sports Teams: Cincinnati Reds
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, swimming, camping, boating, backpacking, kayaking, pioneering
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, Will & Grace, Sex & the City
Movies: President's Girlfriend, Indiana Jones movies
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Will Smith, Harrison Ford
Actresses: Halle Berry, Julia Roberts
Music: Hard Rock, AC/DC, Rap, Nelly, Country, Garth Brooks, Pop
Magazines: Shape, Scouting
Books/Authors: John Grisham, Rosemary Rodgers
Cereals: Cheerios, Rice Krispies, corn flakes
Fruits: Apple, banana, pear, strawberries
Snack Foods: Ice cream, potato chips, peanuts, cashews
Cookies: Chocolate chip, peanut butter
Candy Bars: Hershey's anything
Alcoholic Drinks: Margarita, piña colada, Long Island ice tea
Non-Alcoholic: Diet Coke, sweetener tea, orange juice, tomato juice, apple juice


Nicole Delma

AGE
24
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Massage Therapist
HOMETOWN
Hermosa Beach, CA


Born in Bellevue, Washington, Nicole Delma moved to California after receiving a full academic scholarship to Santa Clara University. She eventually received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. She then attended the Santa Monica School of Massage and became a certified massage therapist. Delma is currently single and lives in Hermosa Beach, California, where she is employed as a sports massage therapist/trainer (working with the pro-volleyball tours). She has previously worked as a medical assistant, bartender and media buyer. Her favorite hobbies are racing/running in marathons, training and gourmet cooking. Delma describes herself as strong, resourceful and a risk-taker. Her mother is her hero because she showed her that she could do anything she set her mind on. She feels she'll be useful as a survivor because she grew up in the outdoors and camped, hiked, biked and kayaked her way through the wilderness on islands every summer. She believes she's perfect for this adventure because she is in peak physical condition, young, energetic, certified in sports massage and medically trained. Her birth date is September 19, 1978.



Favourites


Colors: Flesh/peach, sky blue, copper, heather grey, red, black
Scents: Lavender, clean laundry, geranium, baby powder, fresh grapefruit, peppermint oil
Flowers: Lavender, orchid, hydrangea
Board Games: Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Uno, Charades
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: Running, tag, red rover, flag football, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, wakeboarding
Sports Teams: Raiders, Dodgers, San Jose Sharks, Angels, San Jose Earthquakes, NY Giants
Outdoor Activities: Anything on the beach, running, biking, boat sports, swimming, hiking, camping, stargazing
TV Shows: Seinfeld, CSI, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, Jackass, AFV, E! True Hollywood Story, The Anna Nicole Show, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND
Movies: The Matrix, The Usual Suspects, Good Will Hunting, Goodfellas, The Godfather, Swingers, Donnie Brasco, L.A. Story, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, A Fish Called Wanda
Actors: Steve Martin, Kevin Spacey, Robert De Niro, Vince Vaughn, Anthony Hopkins, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, James Dean, Kevin Kline
Actresses: Gwyneth Paltrow, Kathy Bates, Julianne Moore, Uma Thurman, Winona Ryder, Drew Barrymore, Andie MacDowell
Music: A.F.I., Jack Johnson, Social Distortion, Madonna, The Strokes, The White Stripes, Ben Harper, George Winston, No Doubt
Magazines: Fitness, Psychology Today, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Runner's World
Books/Authors: Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Illusions, One, etc by Richard Bach
Cereals: Fiber One, Life, Honey Bunches of Oats, Whole Foods Ginger Granola
Fruits: Grapefruit, pear, apple, orange, kiwi, banana, dried fruit, nectarine, peach
Snack Foods: Trail mix, mini pretzels, yogurt covered raisins, bagel chips
Cookies: Macaroons, oatmeal, Girl Scout Thin Mints, Nutter Butters
Candy Bars: Trader Joe's Protein Bars, Pure Protein Bars, MET-Rx Bars, Clif Bars, Ultimate Lo-Carb Score Bars, Butterfinger, PayDay
Alcoholic Drinks: Guinness, Sierra Nevada, vodka and soda, Bombay Sapphire Martinis (one is my limit though)
Non-Alcoholic: Green tea, iced tea, coffee, Starbucks nonfat lattes, chai tea, Fresca, chocolate protein shakes


Osten Taylor

AGE
27
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Equity Trade Manager
HOMETOWN
Boston, MA


Born in Nashua, New Hampshire, Osten Taylor now lives in the South End of Boston. He is currently employed as an equity trade manager with an investment management company. He previously worked as a salesman, construction worker and waiter. Taylor attended the Thompson School of Applied Science where he received an Associates Degree in Business Management and went on to study resource economics at the University of New Hampshire. His favorite hobbies are boozing with the fellas from UNH & The Braintree Boyz in Bean-Town, fitness training and golfing. He describes himself as outspoken, personable and focused. He is most proud of having worked on Wall Street, which was a childhood goal. His favorite sport is basketball. His father is his hero because he was able to put himself through college and graduate school, graduating Magna Cum Laude, while supporting two kids. He feels he's ready for SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because of his mental stability, patience, wisdom, resourcefulness and God's blessing. His birth date is December 10, 1975.


Favourites


Colors: Black, white
Scents: Women's perfume
Flowers: Rose
Board Games: Monopoly
Video Games: John Madden's NFL for Playstation
Sports to Play: Basketball, golf
Sports Teams: Celtics, Red Sox
Outdoor Activities: Boozing & fishing, tanning
TV Shows: The Sopranos
Movies: Top Gun, The Matrix
Actors: Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Robert De Niro
Actresses: Carrie-Anne Moss, Halle Berry, Elizabeth Hurley
Music: Dave Matthews, Bob Marley, Slim Shady, Busta Rhymes
Magazines: Men's Health, Maxim, Improper Bostonian
Books/Authors: Nicolo Machiavelli
Cereals: No favorite
Fruits: Banana, melon, grapes, pineapple
Snack Foods: Wow potato chips
Cookies: Chocolate chip
Candy Bars: No favorite
Alcoholic Drinks: Captain Morgan rum & Sprite, Belvedere vodka & cranberry juice
Non-Alcoholic: Cran-Raspberry


Ryan Opray

AGE
31
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Electrician
HOMETOWN
Los Gatos, CA


Born in Redwood City, California, Ryan Opray is currently single and living in Los Gatos, Calif. He works as an apprentice electrician. He previously worked as a traffic signal technician, motorcycle suspension mechanic and warehouse stockperson. He attended West Valley Junior College in Saratoga, California, and then attended Local 332 Joint Apprenticeship Training School in San Jose, Calif. His favorite hobbies include motocross and weight lifting. He describes himself as funny, aggressive and clever. He's most proud of having had many jobs and adapting to each one. He has a 20-year-old cat named Stanley. His hero is motocross icon David Bailey who suffered a career-ending injury but kept his spirits up and continued on with his life. He feels he's up for the challenge of SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because of his strength and ability to build things. His birth date is August 6, 1972.


Favourites


Colors: Blue, green, black
Scents: No favorite
Flowers: No favorite
Board Games: Monopoly
Video Games: SoCom Navy Seals, Vice City, Madden 2003
Sports to Play: Football, baseball, motocross
Sports Teams: Miami Dolphins, San Francisco Giants, Warriors
Outdoor Activities: Riding, running, cycling
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
Movies: Dumb and Dumber, Airplane, Vanilla Sky, Memento
Actors: Jack Nicholson, Billy Zane, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer
Actresses: Salma Hayek, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alyssa Milano, Jennifer Garner
Music: P.O.D., System of a Down, Metallica, Trapt
Magazines: Motocross Action, Playboy, Transworld MX
Books/Authors: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Cereals: Boo Berry
Fruits: Orange
Snack Foods: Beef jerky, Hershey's Kisses
Cookies: Chocolate chip
Candy Bars: Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks: Jack Daniels
Non-Alcoholic: Coke


Ryan Shoulders

AGE
23
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Produce Clerk
HOMETOWN
Clarksville, TN


Born and raised in Clarksville, Tennessee, Ryan Shoulders is currently single and was most recently employed as a produce clerk in a grocery store. He spent two years studying communications and computer science at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville. His favorite hobbies include writing/recording his own electronic and punk rock music, watching and creating movies and attending live concerts. He describes himself as creative, fascinating and unpredictable. He is most proud of making it to the National Forensics Tournament in high school since he had tried all four years and finally made it his senior year. He has five dogs, including one that is three-legged. His favorite sports are Capture The Flag, basketball and indoor soccer. His heroes are the musicians of NOFX...in his words, "they are 40 years old and still record punk music and play live." He feels he's up for SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because he considers himself to be very creative and to have a resourceful mind for problem solving. He also feels he has the tenacity to succeed in a goal, however vital, insignificant or competitive. His birth date is March 28, 1980.



Favourites


Colors: Green, Lilac
Scents: Pizza, the beach
Flowers: Dandelion
Board Games: Chess, Risk, Monopoly
Video Games: Zelda II, Doom III, Age of Mythology
Sports to Play: Basketball, soccer, capture the flag
Sports Teams: Tennessee Titans, Chicago Cubs
Outdoor Activities: Walking, walking dogs, flying & building kites
TV Shows: Seinfeld, Sifl & Olly, Hey Dude
Movies: Gummo, Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, American Beauty, Fight Club
Actors: Kevin Spacey, Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Steve Buscemi
Actresses: Thora Birch, Jenna Jameson
Music: Goldfinger, The Impossibles, Atom and his Package, NoFX
Magazines: PC Gamer, Nintendo Power
Books/Authors: Watership Down, Catcher in the Rye
Cereals: Count Chocula, Cocoa Puffs
Fruits: Watermelon, strawberries
Snack Foods: KC Masterpiece corn nuts
Cookies: Keebler Soft Batch
Candy Bars: Twix, Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks: Drinking is for the boring
Non-Alcoholic: Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, milk



Tijuana Bradley

AGE
27
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Pharmaceutical Sales
HOMETOWN
St. Louis, MO


Born and raised in St. Louis, Tijuana Bradley is currently single and employed as a waitress; she recently resigned from a position as a pharmaceutical sales representative. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications with an emphasis in broadcast journalism from St. Louis University. In her hometown of Webster Groves, she was Miss Webster 1993. In college she was a SLU Cheerleader, interned at a network-affiliated television station and later worked as a high school cheerleading coach. Her favorite hobbies include fishing, skydiving and taking her nieces to different entertainment and education events. She is most proud of her mother's ability as a single parent to raise her and her brother, as well as the love and lessons her late mother taught her. She belongs to Big Brother/Big Sister and volunteers at homeless and women's shelters. Her favorite sports are stunt-cheerleading, basketball and football. Her mother is her hero. She describes herself as perky, emotional and genuine. She believes her sense of logic, attention to detail, athleticism, expression, motivation, ability to be realistic and nurturing nature make her a perfect candidate for SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS. Her birth date is July 23, 1976.


Favourites

Colors: Beige, sky blue
Scents: My home, "In the Rain" Wizard plug-ins, Chance Perfume, Aqua Di Gio Cologne for men
Flowers: Rose, lily
Board Games: Chess
Video Games: Grand Theft Auto, Mike Tyson's Punch Out (old school)
Sports to Play: Stunt cheerleading
Sports Teams: Webster Groves High School Athletics
Outdoor Activities: Fishing, camping, skydiving, anything outdoors
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, Will & Grace, True Life, Forensic Files, 48 HOURS
Movies: Heat, Sev7en, Dead Presidents, The Stepmother, Hardball, Meet the Parents, Gladiator
Actors: Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, Sean Connery, Kevin Spacey, Samuel Jackson, Harrison Ford
Actresses: Susan Sarandon, Lela Rochon, Julia Roberts, Michelle Pfeiffer
Music: R&B, Alternative, Hip Hop, Slow Rock
Magazines: InStyle, Time, Newsweek, People, Essence, O
Books/Authors: The Sin Within by Thelmore McCaine, mystery/suspense books
Cereals: Lucky Charms, Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Fruits: Kiwi, strawberries, pomegranate, red seedless grapes
Snack Foods: Nachos, chili cheese dogs, french fries
Cookies: Hot Tollhouse cookies right from the oven with milk
Candy Bars: Snickers, Twix
Alcoholic Drinks: Cabernet Sauvignon, Hornsby's
Non-Alcoholic: Cold Lipton Iced Tea sweetened with no ice









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Sunday, September 14, 2003
Survivor Drake Team

Burton Roberts

AGE
31
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Marketing Executive
HOMETOWN
San Francisco, CA


Burton Roberts was born in Houston, and raised in St. Louis. He is currently single and residing in San Francisco, where he works as a marketing executive for a start-up tech company in the video gaming industry. Previously, he worked as a marketing and business development consultant and an alliance manager. With bachelor degrees in both business and philosophy from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, he is most proud of earning a Masters Degree in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Illinois (one of the top business schools in the world). His favorite hobbies include adventure racing, mountain biking and traveling, and he describes himself as adventurous, funny and a hard worker. He owns five Texas longhorns on his family's ranch outside of Austin, Texas. His heroes are his mom and dad who have worked so hard and have achieved success in life while being so dedicated to family. He thinks he'll do well on SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because of his experiences as an Eagle Scout and an adventure racer. Additionally, he believes his strength, smarts and his ability to take care of himself will serve him well. His birth date is April 10, 1972.


Favourites

Colors: Silver, blue
Scents: BBQ, fresh baked cookies
Flowers: Texas bluebonnet
Board Games: Jenga
Video Games: Hydro Thunder
Sports to Play: Football, adventure racing, triathlon, swimming
Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys
Outdoor Activities: Mountain biking, hiking, scuba diving
TV Shows: Seinfeld, Jackass, The O'Reilly Factor
Movies: Gladiator, The Matrix, Terminator 2, Black Hawk Down
Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, Russell Crowe
Actresses: Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, Famke Janssen, Ashley Judd
Music: Country, Rock, Techno
Magazines: Outside, Business 2.0, Maxim, Stuff
Books/Authors: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, Captains and the Kings
Cereals: Basic 4, Smart Start
Fruits: Mango, strawberries
Snack Foods: Corn nuts, chips & salsa
Cookies: Mrs. Fields chocolate chip
Candy Bars: Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks: Budweiser, Red Bull & vodka, Stripers
Non-Alcoholic: Coke, Dr Pepper, lemonade, iced tea

Christa Hastie

AGE
24
MARITAL STATUS
Engaged
OCCUPATION
Computer Programmer
HOMETOWN
Los Angeles, CA

Born and raised in Ojai, California, Christa Hastie currently lives in Los Angeles and is engaged to be married to a racecar driver. She is employed as a computer programmer. As a child, she worked as a model requiring her to travel to Tokyo and the Bahamas. During high school and college, she worked as a lifeguard for four years. She is most proud of earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine, although she believes her real education comes from living life and diving into any and all opportunities. Her favorite hobbies include creating and designing websites, software and database applications, turning wrenches on her fiancé's race car and sewing fun and unique clothes. She describes herself as chameleon-like (she claims she can fit in anywhere), extroverted and genuine. She is a member of the Sports Car Club of America so she can be a member of her fiancé's pit crew when he races. She considers her late father to be her hero as he taught her that the most important things in life were to love, laugh and live. She was once arrested for a misdemeanor and charged with "disrupting an officer's ability to perform his duties." While in college, she hopped on her car and refused to get off the hood when she discovered it was in the process of being towed. She believes she's an asset to her tribe on SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because her food making skills will prove helpful to her tribe. Her birth date is November 6, 1978.


Favourites

Colors: Pink, tan
Scents: Gardenia, rose
Flowers: Daisy
Board Games: Scrabble, Clue, Guess Who?
Video Games: Monkeyball, Zelda, Mario Brothers
Sports to Play: Tennis, football, kickboxing, boxing, swimming, softball
Sports Teams: Lakers
Outdoor Activities: Rock hounding, hiking, surfing, snowboarding, 4X4ing
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE, HGTV House Hunters, Designer's Challenge
Movies: Bowfinger; O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Lord of the Rings, Fight Club
Actors: Edward Norton
Actresses: Lucille Ball
Music: Ben Harper, David Gray, Ryan Adams, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin
Magazines: Information Architect, Martha Stewart Living, Entrepreneur
Books/Authors: Washington on $10 Million Dollars a Day by Ken Silverstein, Thus Spake Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche
Cereals: Grape Nuts, Raisin Bran
Fruits: California navel orange, grapefruit, raspberries
Snack Foods: Tiger's Milk bars, dried apricots
Cookies: Chocolate chip
Candy Bars: Twix
Alcoholic Drinks: Singapore sling, vodka Collins
Non-Alcoholic: Tangerine-grapefruit juice, Coke


Jon Dalton

AGE
29
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Art Consultant
HOMETOWN
Danville, VA


Originally from Danville, Virginia, Jon Dalton attended George Washington High School followed by college at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg. After college, he moved to Washington, D.C. and Portland, Oregon before settling in Los Angeles. He is currently single and most recently worked as a senior art consultant for the Tamara Bane Gallery. He previously worked as a production assistant for pro-wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, and also worked in radio ad sales and phone sales. His three favorite hobbies are girls, music and television. He describes himself as sharp, quick and amazing. He is most proud of being the first person in his family to go to college and leave his hometown. His favorite sport is college football. His hero is Hugh Hefner. He believes he's a perfect candidate for SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because he claims he is "smarter than the average bear" with great organizational skills, leadership ability, has a strong work ethic and doesn't leave things unfinished. His birth date is March 11, 1974.



Favourites


Colors: Carolina blue
Scents: No favorite
Flowers: Plastic
Board Games: Trivial Pursuit
Video Games: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Sports to Play: Disc golf, tennis
Sports Teams: Virginia Tech Hokies, Atlanta Braves
Outdoor Activities: Barbecuing, tanning on the beach
TV Shows: Mr. Show, OZ, WWE RAW, WWE Smackdown!
Movies: Run Ronnie Run, The Godfather II, American Psycho, Hell Comes to Frogtown
Actors: David Cross, Ben Stiller, John Cusack
Actresses: Sarah Silverman, Kirsten Dunst
Music: Beastie Boys, The White Stripes, Biggie, Lifesavas
Magazines: Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter, Maxim
Books/Authors: Mr. Show: What Happened?! by Naomi Odenkirk
Cereals: Cocoa Pebbles, Cookie Crisps
Fruits: Plum
Snack Foods: Pirate's Booty
Cookies: Girl Scout Tagalongs
Candy Bars: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Alcoholic Drinks: Pabst Blue Ribbon
Non-Alcoholic: Dr. Brown's Black Cherry Soda


Michelle Tesauro


AGE
22
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Student
HOMETOWN
Pittstown, NJ


Originally from Pittstown, New Jersey, Michelle Tesauro is currently single and residing in Washington, D.C. She recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in business and marketing. She also participated in a student ambassador program for Pamplin College of Business where she gave speeches to prospective students about the benefits of the attending the school. While in college, she worked as an airport media marketing intern, a lifeguard and, during summers, with the Universal Cheerleaders Association. Her favorite hobbies are gymnastics, stunting and reading. She describes herself as imaginative, clumsy and athletic. She is most proud of participating in the annual Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser where she runs into the freezing Atlantic Ocean every February to raise money for the Special Olympics. Her favorite sport is soccer. She has a pet dog named Reggie and a fish named Rosco. Her parents are her heroes as she feels they teach her how to be a better person. She believes she's ready for SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because her sense of humor helps her to get through difficult situations. Her birth date is January 16, 1981.



Favourites

Colors: Green
Scents: Clinique Happy for Men, the seashore
Flowers: Daisy
Board Games: Scrabble
Video Games: Snood
Sports to Play: Volleyball, soccer
Sports Teams: Virginia Tech Hokies
Outdoor Activities: Whitewater rafting
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, Seinfeld
Movies: Gladiator, National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
Actors: Will Ferrell, Joaquin Phoenix
Actresses: Meg Ryan, Sandra Bullock
Music: All
Magazines: Self
Books/Authors: Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling
Cereals: Fruity Pebbles
Fruits: Banana, kiwi
Snack Foods: Pretzels with salsa con queso
Cookies: Really soft sugar cookies with frosting (from Sheetz)
Candy Bars: York Peppermint Patties
Alcoholic Drinks: Red Bull & vodka
Non-Alcoholic: Extra sweet iced tea


Rupert Boneham

AGE
39
MARITAL STATUS
Married
OCCUPATION
Troubled Teens Mentor
HOMETOWN
Indianapolis, IN


Born in Detroit, Rupert Boneham moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. Boneham currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is most proud of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live the "Nine-To-Five" world. He believes his competitive advantages on SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS are his ability to be a team player, hunter and gatherer, camper and all-around survivor. Boneham is married to his wife, Laura, and they have one four-year-old daughter, Raya. His birth date is January 27, 1964.


Favourites

Colors: Red
Scents: Vanilla
Flowers: Rose
Board Games: Monopoly
Video Games: Pac-Man
Sports to Play: Racquetball
Sports Teams: No favorite
Outdoor Activities: Fishing
TV Shows: The Simpsons
Movies: Braveheart
Actors: Mel Gibson
Actresses: Goldie Hawn
Music: Classic Rock
Magazines: Playboy
Books/Authors: Books about reptiles
Cereals: Life, Frosted Mini-Wheats
Fruits: Apple, orange
Snack Foods: Ruffles, plain potato chips
Cookies: Oatmeal Raisin
Candy Bars: Hershey's
Alcoholic Drinks: Bailey's Irish cream & coffee
Non-Alcoholic: 2% cow milk


Sandra Diaz-Twine

AGE
29
MARITAL STATUS
Married
OCCUPATION
Office Assistant
HOMETOWN
Ft. Lewis, WA


Born in Stamford, Connecticut, Sandra Diaz-Twine currently lives in Ft. Lewis, Washington with her husband, Marcus, and their two children, Tatiana, 8, and Alanna, 6. She is employed as a senior office associate with the Army and Air force Exchange Service. Prior to her current employment, she served as a chemical repair specialist with the United States Army. She also previously worked in the mailroom of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and in customer service at a clothing store. Her favorite hobbies are fishing and camping. She describes herself as adventurous, dedicated and a team player. She is most proud of having graduated from community college where she received an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Fayetteville Community College in North Carolina. Her favorite sport is volleyball. Her mother is her hero because she has always been committed to and made sacrifices for her children. She thinks her mother is the bravest, kindest, most loving person and an inspiration. She believes she's a contender for SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because of her ability to improvise and feels her small knowledge of hunting will be an asset to the tribe. She also thinks she's a good provider and possesses good field skills. Her birth date is July 30, 1974.


Favourites

Colors: Brown, baby blue
Scents: Juniper Breeze, Country Blossom, Orange Blossom
Flowers: Rose
Board Games: Scrabble, Clue, Monopoly
Video Games: Mario Brothers
Sports to Play: Volleyball
Sports Teams: No favorite
Outdoor Activities: Fishing, camping
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, Fear Factor, Frasier
Movies: G.I. Jane
Actors: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Denzel Washington
Actresses: Halle Berry, Julia Roberts
Music: Hip-Hop, R&B, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata
Magazines: Allure, National Enquirer
Books/Authors: No favorite
Cereals: Honey Combs, Fruity Pebbles, Trix, Fruit Loops, Basic 4, Sugar Smacks, Cocoa Puffs, Frosted Flakes
Fruits: Peach, strawberries, pineapple, orange
Snack Foods: Corn chips, vanilla & chocolate pudding, French vanilla ice cream
Cookies: Oreo, Chips Ahoy, sugar
Candy Bars: Snickers, Twix, Rolo, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Mr. Goodbar
Alcoholic Drinks: Strawberry daiquiri
Non-Alcoholic: Piña colada


Shawn Cohen

AGE
29
MARITAL STATUS
Single
OCCUPATION
Advertising Sales
HOMETOWN
New York, NY


Originally from New York City, Shawn Cohen is currently single and living in Hollywood, with Russty, his rottweiler. Cohen and his twin brother have recently established a new business where individuals can post on-line portfolios and artist reels. Cohen was previously employed as an account executive in the advertising industry. He notes that his friends and family have dubbed him "The Ultimate Salesman." Cohen received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of Arizona. His hobbies include going to movies, camping, surfing, snowboarding and film editing. His father is his hero because he admires all of the accomplishments he has had in his life and all the obstacles he endured to become the success that he is. He describes himself as charismatic, spontaneous and caring. Cohen feels that he's a good candidate for SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because he's competitive, never quits, is a problem solver and someone who works extremely well under pressure. His birth date is September 20, 1974.


Favourites

Colors: Black, blue, red
Scents: Fresh-cut grass; clean, fresh
Flowers: Sunflower, rose
Board Games: Rummikub
Video Games: Tetris, Tomb Raiders
Sports to Play: Basketball, football
Sports Teams: Yankees
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, skiing, rollerblading, surfing
TV Shows: The Sopranos, Friends
Movies: Scarface, Godfellas
Actors: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro
Actresses: Shannyn Sossamon
Music: Hip-Hop, House, Top 40
Magazines: FHM, Maxim, Men's Health
Books/Authors: On the Road, Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien
Cereals: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Life
Fruits: Pineapple, watermelon, strawberries
Snack: Foods Doritos with Lay's Nacho Cheese Dip
Cookies: Fresh baked chocolate chip
Candy Bars: Snickers, Kit Kat, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
Alcoholic Drinks: Red Bull & vodka, white wine
Non-Alcoholic: Coke, Soy vanilla latte


Trish Dunn


AGE
42
MARITAL STATUS
Married
OCCUPATION
Sales Executive
HOMETOWN
Annapolis, MD


Trish Dunn was born and raised in Lanham, Maryland, and currently lives in Annapolis, Maryland with her husband and nine year-old twins, Reilly and Molly (they'll be 10 on Sept. 21). She is currently employed as a sales executive and has always worked in sales, whether it is media, advertising or investments. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland (where she was also a cheerleader and a gymnast) and completed some graduate business administration coursework at the University of Baltimore. Her favorite hobbies include marathon running, bungee jumping, rock climbing, hiking and anything that challenges her (she recently learned how to snowboard). She describes herself as focused, competitive and loyal. She is most proud of her solid marriage and being happy. She is a member of the Washington D.C. Ad Club, Mothers of Multiples and the Annapolis Striders. Her favorite sport is long-distant running (she's completed 24 marathons, including ten Boston Marathons). Her hero is her mom who she says taught her to like herself, be kind and caring, but also competitive and confident. Trish believes she's ready for SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS because her athletic skills make her a viable and useful tribe member. She describes herself as extremely competitive, an excellent swimmer, a born leader and a gifted problem solver. Her birth date is October 29, 1960.


Favourites

Colors: Red
Scents: Lily, Leo's cologne, hot fresh-baked cookies, steaks being grilled outside
Flowers: Tulip
Board Games: Monopoly, Scattergories, Pictionary, Trouble
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: Running, basketball, tennis, skiing, biking, kayaking
Sports Teams: Maryland Terrapins, Redskins
Outdoor Activities: Running, gardening, touch football, hiking, Frisbee
TV Shows: Will & Grace, Frasier, Seinfeld, SURVIVOR, Saturday Night Live
Movies: Glory, Rudy, Dangerous Beauty, The Exorcist, Gone with the Wind, The Sound of Music
Actors: Russell Crowe, Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Colin Farrell
Actresses: Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Meg Ryan
Music: Annie Lennox, Bruce Springsteen, Dead, No Doubt, Avril Lavigne, Matchbox 20
Magazines: Outdoor, Runner's World, Vanity Fair, People, Simple
Books/Authors: Ken Follett, Amy Tan, Into Thin Air, Not About the Bike
Cereals: Cap'n Crunch with Crunchberries, Blueberry Morning
Fruits: Strawberries, apple, plum, cantaloupe, grapes
Snack Foods: Pringles, Twinkies, Ding-Dongs, Gushers, Doritos
Cookies: Chocolate chip, chocolate chip, chocolate chip
Candy Bars: Score, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, PayDay, Baby Ruth
Alcoholic Drinks: Corona with lime
Non-Alcoholic: Diet Coke, water


 


Posted at 02:56 am by deanne
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Saturday, September 13, 2003
Survivor First Ones Cast Away

As information continues to leak out from Survivor: Pearl Islands, Internet sleuths continue to try to figure out what will happen. The latest possible spoiling comes from Survivor News and True Dork Times, who may have identified the first two booted from the Drake and Morgan tribes in Panama.

Don't read further if you don't want to know more about their findings.
Back in mid-August, before much about the contestants was known, Survivor News reported information that it had received about the first two individuals booted from Pearl Islands. Although "Snewser" from Survivor News noted that he could not verify the accuracy of the information, he identified the two as follows:

First [to leave] was described as a youngish athletic woman, about 5'6", with short ash or platinum blonde hair. Second of the two was a young, tall, skinny guy, who looked younger than the girl, but very unhealthy.

True Dork Times then analyzed the contestants and concluded that the two most likely to go, based on Snewser's description, are both members of the Morgan tribe, which is the apparent loser of the first challenge ... and maybe the second one too, if this info is accurate. Highlight the space below if you want to know the predicted boots:


Nicole Delma and Ryan Shoulders


Is this true? We'll find out on September 18.

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Friday, September 12, 2003
'Survivor: Pearl Islands' contestant Lillian Morris reportedly returned with broken foot

Finally, a Survivor contestant from Ohio -- and she comes back injured. According to a poster on the Reality TV World.com message boards, Survivor: Pearl Islands contestant Lillian Morris from Loveland, Ohio returned from filming the show with a broken foot.

It is not known for certain whether Lillian, the first contestant from Ohio according to the Dayton Daily News, broke her foot during the filming of the show or whether the injury happened after Lillian left the game but before the contestants' return. However, the only previous report of a Survivor contestant returning home with a physical injury was Survivor: The Australian Outback contestant Michael Skupin, who was reported to have returned from Australia with burn gloves on his hands. The injury was later confirmed in an online picture of Skupin located by a spoiler named AtlantaFatMike. Although there was significant online debate among "spoilers" regarding whether such an injury could have occurred during the game, Skupin's injury turned out to have resulted from his blackout and fall into the fire during the sixth episode of that season -- an event that significantly changed the ultimate outcome.
We have no idea at this time if Lillian's injury has any game significance, let alone the significance of Michael Skupin's injury. Nevertheless, it's one more fact to add to the spoiling gristmill

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