CBS announced the 20 castaways who will compete on SURVIVOR: SAMOA, when the 19th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres Thursday, Sept. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
In one of the most beautiful Survivor locations yet, 20 castaways will be left to fend for themselves among Samoa’s white sand beaches, lush green valleys and towering waterfalls. Despite the picturesque landscape, the castaways will face exposure to elements and wildlife living in the mysterious rainforests that cover rugged volcanic mountain peaks. For 39 days, they will endeavor to outwit, outplay and outlast one another in order to win the title of Sole Survivor.
Surrounded by coconut palms in a land steeped in tradition, the Samoans who inhabit this island have a proud history and strong sense of community that has enabled their own survival. From the start of the game, Survivor embraces this Samoan culture by incorporating an ancient tradition of electing an individual leader of the village. Without speaking, both tribes must immediately choose one member of their group to become their sole decision maker, their chief. How important will the role of tribal chief be in determining the fate of each tribe?
Castaways competing on SURVIVOR: SAMOA:
– Ashley Trainer
Age: 22
Hometown: Maple Grove, Minn.
Occupation: Spa Sales
Ben Browning
Age: 28
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Mixologist
– Betsy Bolan
Age: 48
Hometown: Campton, N.H.
Occupation: Police Officer
– Brett Clouser
Age: 23
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: T-Shirt Designer
– Dave Ball
Age: 38
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif
Occupation: Fitness Instructor
– Elizabeth Kim
Age: 33
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Occupation: Attorney
– Erik Cardona
Age: 28
Hometown: Ontario, Calif.
Occupation: Bartender
– Jaison Robinson
Age: 28
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Occupation: Law Student
– John Fincher
Age: 25
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Rocket Scientist
– Kelly Sharbaugh
Age: 25
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Hairstylist
– Laura Morett
Age: 39
Hometown: Salem, Ore.
Occupation: Office Manager
– Marisa Calihan
Age: 26
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Occupation: Student
– Mick Trimming
Age: 33
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Doctor
– Mike Borassi
Age: 62
Hometown: Marina del Rey, Calif
Occupation: Personal Chef
– Monica Padilla
Age: 25
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Law Student
– Natalie White
Age: 26
Hometown: Van Buren, Ark.
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales
– Russell Hantz
Age: 36
Hometown: Dayton, Texas
Occupation: Oil Company Owner
– Russell Swan
Age: 42
Hometown: Glenside, Pa.
Occupation: Attorney
– Shannon Waters
Age: 45
Hometown: Renton, Wash.
Occupation: Sales
– Yasmin Giles
Age: 33
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Hairstylist
Source: CBS
