Survivor Philippines Palau - Female Castaways
Survivor Philippines Palau premieres this Monday, August 17 on GMA Channel 7, the Philippines number 1 network. We have barely 2 days to go as the new castaways outlast, outdo and outwith each other in this exotic island in Palau.One again 16 castaways fight for 3 Million Pesos and the title of "Pinoy Sole Survivor". Last time, we have shown the male castawats, now here is our first take on the Female Castaways of Survivor Philippines Palau...
ECHO CACERES
"Spicy Bicolana"
20 YRS. OLD, CALL CENTER AGENT
BICOL
“I’m a real survivor because I am an all-in-one package person who knows my strength and knows when to use it. I am not only physically strong and witty but I know how to deal with different people even in difficult situations and I am able to easily adapt to any environment whether city or island life, making it with full determination.”
Description: "feisty call center agent" Tthe eldest of seven siblings, Echo Caceres of Sto. Domingo, Albay had to become a breadwinner at a young age.Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: Not mentioned
JUSTINE FERRER
"The Beauty Queen"
29 YRS. OLD, BUSINESSWOMAN
KALOOKAN
“Well, I can say that I’m a real Survivor because I have been the breadwinner of my family for 10 years now. Also, I am providing for my nephew’s education and am helping my friends and relatives as much as I can. For me, winning their respect and love made me a real survivor.”
Description: Justine Ferrer worked in Japan as a singer at the age of 19 and since then has become a breadwinner of the family. As a businesswoman, Justine helped her father in a buy-and-sell business and managed a baby ultrasound company.Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: To physically prepare for Survivor Philippines Palau, Justine enhanced her skills by enrolling in a swim school, but most of all she invested on a lot of rest and vitamins. She has also prepared emotionally for the experiences ahead of her on the island.
TARA MACIAS
"Taray Queen"
19 YRS. OLD, KOREAN ENGLISH TUTOR
CEBU
“I am not afraid to die, to suffer and to get lost, and with that mindset, over-all fear has no place in me as I fear no evil and that makes me a real survivor.”
Description: Tara describes herself as an extreme person, God-fearing yet liberated and a certified party-goer.Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: Not mentioned
CAROL GEMENTIZA
"Strict Teacher"
45 YRS. OLD, PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER
ILOILO
“My experience in life is being a mother of six children and a teacher whose first assignment as a public school teacher in the farthest barangay was a tough challenge considering that I will leave my family for a whole week everytime. Presently, my assignment is being in charge of the out-of-school adults including illiterates in the whole municipality. I never say quit because I believe that God has the reason for this. Determination and being organized are my secret weapon"
Description: Carol Gementiza, a public school teacher for 20 years, is the oldest among the Castaways of Survivor Philippines: Palau.Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: She said that it was her children that encouraged and motivated her to audition for Survivor Philippines Palau
AMANDA COLLEY VAN COOLL
"Probinsyanang Tisay"
25 YRS. OLD, CONSTRUCTION WORKER
MINDORO
"I'm a survivor because I worked as a construction worker just like other men. I see to it that I enjoy every pieces of it."
Description: Name a work in construction and she’s done it all – from driving trucks to mixing cement.Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: For the challenges of Survivor Philippines Palau, Amanda did a lot of research and a lot of eating, too.
MAYA SEGOVIA
"The Lady Pilot"
32 YRS. OLD, MILITARY OFFICER
BATANGAS
“I’m a survivor in the truest sense. I survived all life’s challenges. I can accomplish anything inspite of all the personal problems I’m going through. I’m a mom, a military officer, a military pilot and a business woman. I can do multi-tasking and get the work done well.”
Description: Captain Maya Segovia, a military officer and a pilot of the Philippine Air Force has always thought of herself as a man trapped in a woman’s body..Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: Despite all her credentials, Maya prepared herself for Survivor Philippines: Palau by studying people politics through reading books on psychology.
JEF GAITAN
"The Girl Next Door"
22 YRS. OLD, PRINT AND COMMERCIAL MODEL
LAGUNA
“I’m a real Survivor because I survived on my own in real life. I took the risk to be independent at a very young age. I survived growing up in the city alone. I became a parent to myself and a teenager at the same time.”
Description: Jef Gaitan may be sweet, friendly and approachable but her charming demeanor and her stunning looks should not be construed as signs of weakness.Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: Not mentioned
MIKA BATCHELOR
"The Sexy Chef"
25 YRS. OLD, CHEF AND RESTAURANT OWNER
PALAWAN
“I consider myself a Survivor because I am not afraid to meet life head-on and I never back away from a challenge as what does not kill me makes me stronger.”
Description: Among her adventurous hobbies include surfing, sailing and rock–climbing.Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: To prepare herself for Survivor Philippines Palau, Mika ate lots of high–protein food, fruits and vegetables.
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