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Name: Matty Whitmore
Age: 29
Hometown: Pacific Palisades, California
Occupation: Personal Trainer

Bio: Matty Whitmore knows first-hand what it's like to have a lot and what's it's like to lose it all. At the age of 18, Whitmore inherited a trust fund from his grandparents, allowing him to live a comfortable life in paradise until partying it all away.

(You. Have. Got. To. Be. Kidding. Me.)

Now at the age of 29, Whitmore wants the opportunity to find out what he's capable of doing on his own and believes SURVIVOR holds the answer.

Whitmore currently works as a personal trainer on the westside of Los Angeles and enjoys teaching health and wellness. His idea of a perfect day includes a two-hour vigorous workout, training clients and a surf session, followed by an hour in the sauna and yoga. The remainder of his day is spent hanging out with his long-time girlfriend, Jamie, and his beloved dog, Dink. He claims that if health was wealth; he'd be considered a billionaire.

Not only does Matty have physical ability and strength, but he also possesses bravado and confidence. He brings knowledge of the outdoors and social skills to the game and can't wait to gain more self-awareness through this experience. Whitmore prides himself on helping people not take themselves too seriously and hopes to use those skills to manipulate others into doing what's best for him.

He currently lives with his girlfriend in Pacific Palisades, Calif. His birth date is December 18, 1978.

Jeff Probst says: ”I think Matty will be one of the favorites this season, someone people will absolutely love (not if they read his bio). I find him to be one of the most endearing guys we’ve ever had on the show to the point where it could work against him because he can’t hide anything. If he’s confused, he says ‘I’m confused.’ If he’s happy, he’s smiling. If he’s sad, he’s crying.”

22 posted on 08/30/2008 6:18:47 PM PDT by JillValentine (Being a feminist is all about being a victim. Being an armed woman is all about not being a victim.)
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Name: Michelle Chase
Age: 24
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Music Producer

Bio: Michelle Chase has been through more in her 24 years than most people have in a lifetime. Not only did she grow up poor in South Florida with a single mother, but her best friend, her father, disappeared from her life at an early age. As a result of her Dad's absence, her mom became the most influential person in her life.

Although life has been rocky for Chase, she's tough and resourceful and isn't afraid to speak her mind. She began supporting herself at the age of 16 and was married and divorced by the time she was 19.

Chase currently works as a music production assistant. She enjoys DJ-ing, boxing and surfing and describes herself as lively, bodacious and loud. When asked how her friends would describe her, she says hardcore, fun and set in her ways.

Besides being mentally strong, Chase has also run several triathlons. She is ready to bring her street smarts combined with physical fearlessness to the game of SURVIVOR.

Chase is single and currently lives in Los Angeles. Her birth date is March 7, 1984.

Jeff Probst says: ”Michelle is a wild card for me because I actually thought that Michelle had a good solid energy coming into the game. But she’s very small and very young. I think her life experience is the big question mark. What will she do when the going gets tough?”

23 posted on 08/30/2008 6:25:18 PM PDT by JillValentine (Being a feminist is all about being a victim. Being an armed woman is all about not being a victim.)
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To: JillValentine

Matty? MATTY! What, was the name “Timmy” already taken?

“If he’s sad, he’s crying.” Oh, I get it. This is Jeff’s version of the “kick me” sign jokers put on other people’s backs.


58 posted on 09/01/2008 7:13:33 AM PDT by Lee'sGhost (Johnny Rico picked the wrong girl!)
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To: JillValentine
Bio: Matty Whitmore knows first-hand what it's like to have a lot and what's it's like to lose it all. At the age of 18, Whitmore inherited a trust fund from his grandparents, allowing him to live a comfortable life in paradise until partying it all away.

His grandfather is James Whitmore the actor and his grandmother is Audra Lindley better known as Mrs. Roper on Three's Company.

I am watching the 1 hour Survivor preview that is on the tvguide channel on my cable and this is where I found the info..

86 posted on 09/27/2008 3:06:50 PM PDT by I Drive Too Fast
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