The Raratonga Tribe - (Blue Buffs): Adam, Jessica, Parvati, Candice, Jonathan
The Aitutaki Tribe – (Red Buffs): Cecilia, Ozzy, Cristina, J.P., Billy
The Puka Puka Tribe – (Green Buffs): Brad, Becky, Cao Boi, Jenny, Yul
The Manihiki Tribe - (Yellow Buffs): Rebecca, Nathan, Sundra, Sekou, Stephannie
Well, as promised, here are the Survivor Bios (at least what I thought was pertinent) and my thoughts.
Enjoy!
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Adam Gentry, 28, copier sales, San Diego, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Not much to go on with Adam’s bio. He has a degree in Marketing, works as a copier salesman, hobbies include going out with friends, going to the beach, working out and playing sports, is single. Overall, Adam will probably make the Jury.
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Jessica Smith, 27, performance artist/roller derby girl, Chico, California
CUZ’s thoughts:This gal seems to be the reincarnation of last season’s Courtney. A “performance artist” who specializes in “fire-related” performances and a roller derby queen who goes by the “stage name” of “Flicka Flame”. Jessica is single (DUH!) and a complete flake! Which means she should do well and will probably at least make the Jury, if not the final four.
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Parvati Shallow, 23, boxer/waitress, Los Angeles, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Parvati grew up on a commune, put herself through college and received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (just what we need, another liberal info-babe) and loves all sorts of outdoor activities. She is single and will probable be an early boot. Sorry folks, she may be easy on the eyes, but I doubt she makes the Jury.
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Candice Woodcock, 23, premed student, Fayetteville, North Carolina
CUZ’s thoughts: Even though Candice may appear to be your typical “bubble headed blond”, don’t let her looks deceive you. She is one sharp cookie, having received a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology and psychology with a minor in chemistry, she didn’t stop there. She is also working on her Master's Degree in physiology and biophysics, after which she plans to attend medical school. Of course, all that “book learnin” won’t help her out when it comes to dealing with back stabbing tribe mates. Therefore, I doubt she makes the Jury.
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Jonathan Penner, 44, writer/producer, Los Angeles, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Even though he is listed as a writer/producer, Jonathan is probably better known as an actor, having had regular roles on the TV series "Grapevine", "The Naked Truth" and "Rude Awakening." (I know, I’ve never heard of them either!) However, I have seen him in guest appearances on “CSI”. And you may have seen him on "The Nanny", "Seinfeld" and "Arrested Development", as well. Jonathan is married and has two children. My gut says Jonathan makes the Jury.
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Cecilia Mansilla, 29, technology risk consultant, Oakland, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Cecilia’s bio doesn’t give us much information, other than she has a Bachelor's Degree in international relations with a double minor in Japanese and Spanish literature. Yep, just what everyone needs to survive in this game. The magic crystal coffee mug says: “Here’s another one that doesn’t make the Jury.”
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Oscar "Ozzy" Lusth, 25, waiter, Venice, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Ozzy has two years of community college under his belt, but no degree. He can however, dive to 30 feet and hold his breath under water for three minutes. He is skilled at designing traps, building shelters and surviving in the wilderness on his own. If he watches himself and doesn’t irritate his tribemates too much, Ozzy should make the Jury.
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Cristina Coria, 35, police officer, Los Angeles, California
CUZ’s thoughts: First and foremost, Cristina is a cop. That automatically puts her over and above most of her competitors. (At least in my eyes.) She comes from a long line of cops and has overcome being crushed up against her patrol car by a drunk driver and being shot by a murder suspect. The second almost causing her the lose of her right arm. Cristina is a scrapper and should make the Jury, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she makes the final four.
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J.P. Calderon, 30, pro volleyball player, Marina Del Rey, California
CUZ’s thoughts: There’s not much to say about John “J.P.” other than volleyball is his life. He eats, sleeps, plays, teaches and even coaches volleyball. And when he’s not doing any of those things, he dreams of volleyball. Have I mentioned he LOVES the game of volleyball? Yep, here is another player with absolutely no skills in playing the game of Survivor, so. . . He is an early boot and doesn’t make the Jury.
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Billy Garcia, 36, heavy metal guitarist, New York City, New York
CUZ’s thoughts: Billy is one “heavy dude” (In more ways than one, If ya know what I mean.) A “heavy metal guitarist” and songwriter for the band Forsakken, Billy is also pursuing a carrier in professional wrestling where he goes by the stage name of "Spanish Fly." (Hoo-Kayyy! I’m not EVEN gonna touch that one!) Needless to say, I doubt Billy makes the Jury.
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Brad Virata, 29, fashion director, Los Angeles, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Brad is this Season’s token poofter. A fashion designer specializing in “Denim”. I’m gonna say that Brad will alienate his tribe mates and be an early boot. He doesn’t make it to the Jury.
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Becky Lee, 28, attorney, Washington, D.C.
CUZ’s thoughts: I’ll admit, Becky has me running in circles. On the one hand she is a lawyer! (boo hiss!), but on the other hand, she is a fellow Pennsylvanian. Then again, she is “passionate about creating awareness of the specific needs of battered immigrant women, such as language access and cultural competency.”(Talk about your liberalspeak!) But at the same time, she enjoys playing completive sports, while her favorite sport is football and her favorite pro-team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. I’m just going to have to make a judgement call and say that Becky not only makes the Jury but, makes the final four as well.
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Anh-Tuan "Cao Boi" Bui, 42, nail salon manager, Christiansburg, Virginia
CUZ’s thoughts: "Cao Boi" (pronounced Cowboy) is a Vietnam War refugee who moved to the United States when he was 11 years old. He has served in the Army, (82nd Airborne Division), is a member of the Loyal Moose Lodge #1470 in Christiansburg, Virginia, 82nd Airborne Division Association, Boy Scouts of America and Cub Scouts of Vietnam. He has worked as a photographer, a used car salesman, a fisherman and a farm hand. He currently works as a nail salon manager. He is married and has two children. Cao Boi will probably make the Jury.
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Jenny Guzon-Bae, 36, real estate agent, Lake Forest, Illinois
CUZ’s thoughts: Jenny’s occupation is one that I rank above Lawyer, and below used car salesman. She is however married with one child. Therefore, while she won’t make the Jury, she shouldn’t be the first booted either.
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Yul Kwon, 31, management consultant, San Mateo, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Yul is another one who just can’t seem to make up his mind what he wants to do for a living. He is a member of the Washington D.C. and California Bar Associations, but considers himself a management consultant. He once worked as a legislative aide to Senator Joseph Lieberman, and helped draft sections of the Homeland Security Bill. I doubt Yul will make the Jury.
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Rebecca Borman, 24, makeup artist, Laurelton, New York
CUZ’s thoughts: Rebecca’s claim to fame is she has received an Emmy Award (Outstanding Make-Up on a Daytime Talk Show) for her work on "The View," where she still works and does make-up for former Survivor Elisabeth Hasselbeck. (Gee, I wonder where the producer’s got her name from?) Rebecca will probably not make the Jury.
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Nathan Gonzalez, 26, retail sales, Los Angeles, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Nathan is a wannabe musical artist, specializing in acoustic and rock with a hip-hop flavor. Of course he has to pay the bills, so Nathan is currently working as a shoe salesman in a major department store. (Now I ask you, would you buy a pair of shoes from this guy?) Here is another who probably will not make the Jury.
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Sundra Oakley, 31, actress, Los Angeles, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Sundra proudly states that she is an actress, who works as a cocktail waitress at a Hollywood nightclub to pay the bills. She has appeared on “CSI: MIAMI,” "Strong Medicine," "Sex and the City," several national commercials and has appeared off Broadway. I know, I know. But I find myself liking Sundra and think she will make the Jury.
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Sekou Bunch, 45, jazz musician, Los Angeles, California
CUZ’s thoughts: Sekou is a professional jazz musician. He plays electric bass, double bass, clarinet, guitar and piano and has recorded and performed with Will Downing, Lalah Hathaway, George Benson, Quincy Jones, Coolio, Michael Jackson, Liza Minnelli, Luther Vandross, Roger Daltry, Paul Anka, Anita Baker, Wayne Shorter, Ray Charles and Ice Cube, among others. He has also appeared in the feature films "Coming to America," "Wild Orchid" and "Byrd." He is also the father of 3, stepfather of one, has a fiancée and at the age of 45 is a grandfather of two. (Hey, don’t knock it! Your’s truly is only 49 and the grandfather of four!) I like Sekou and think that if his size doesn’t slow him down too much, he should make the Jury and maybe even the final four.
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Stephannie Favor, 35, nursing student, Columbia, South Carolina
CUZ’s thoughts: Stephannie has a Bachelor of Science Degree in business management and marketing, has served as a member of the Armed Forces in Desert Storm, and earned the distinction of CTM (Competent Toastmaster) in the Toastmasters International Organization. This should serve her well in communicating with the others in her tribe. However, even that will not help her make it to the Jury.
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Well, there you have it. With just their bios to go on my early predictions are as follows:
Pre Jury Boots: (in no particular order)
Parvati, Candice, Cecilia, J.P., Billy, Brad, Jenny, Yul, Rebecca, Nathan, and Stephannie.
Members of the Jury: (again, in no particular order)
Adam, Jonathan, Ozzy, Cao Boi, Sundra (and two of the final four).
The Final Four:
Jessica, Christina, Becky, Sekou
Cuz’s pick for Ultimate Survivor:
This is a tough one. At first glance, I would say it’s a toss up between Christina and Sekou. But since I’ve got more men on the Jury than women, I’ll have to give Sekou the slight edge. Sekou takes the win with 4 of the seven Jury votes.
Of course, I’ve been known to be wrong before! In fact, I think the only one I had pegged correctly was Tom Weston of Survivor: Palau. So my record for picking the correct Ultimate Survivor at the beginning of the Season is a measly 1 in 12! (so far! :~D )
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