Here are all the players competing for “Survivor” Season 35, including one choice quote from their cast bios and which of the three tribes they represent — Heroes, Healers and Hustlers.
Ryan Ulrich, 23 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers)
Occupation: Bellhop
Best quote: “I have wanted to play this game since I was six years old. It’s much more than a game to me, it’s a passion, I obsess over it.”
Simone Nguyen, 25 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers)
Occupation: Diversity Advocate
Best quote: “[My hobbies are] volunteering, yoga, and complaining.”
Cole Medders, 24 (Soko Tribe, Healers)
Occupation: Wilderness Therapy Guide
Best quote: “No one will come close to being as well rounded as I am.”
John “JP” Hilsabeck, 28 (Levu Tribe, Heroes)
Occupation: Firefighter
Best quote: “I feel that with my athletic ability and personality, I will be the final ‘Survivor!’”
Patrick Bolton, 24 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers)
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Best quote: ” I can take on the outdoor elements, I can fish, I can build a shelter, and probably start a fire.”
Devon Pinto, 23 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers)
Occupation: Surf Instructor
Best quote: “I’m just another lovable guy!”
Katrina Radke, 46 (Levu Tribe, Heroes)
Occupation: Olympian
Best quote: “There are two powers: love and fear. I like to focus on the power of love.”
Mike Zahalsky, 43 (Soko Tribe, Healers)
Occupation: Urologist
Best quote: “People will be hugging me as I vote them off.”
Ashley Nolan, 26 (Levu Tribe, Heroes)
Occupation: Lifeguard
Best quote: “My dad and I have wanted me to be on ‘Survivor’ since Season 1 — and I finally decided that I should stop messing around and go out and win a million bucks.”
Lauren Rimmer, 35 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers)
Occupation: Fisherwoman
Best quote: “I always try to do things differently than other people.”
Chrissy Hofbeck, 46 (Levu Tribe, Heroes)
Occupation: Actuary
Best quote: “I hate being cold.”
Roark Luskin, 27 (Soko Tribe, Healers)
Occupation: Social Worker
Best quote: “If Sophie Clarke and Courtney Yates found a way to have a child I would be the result.”
Joe Mena, 34 (Soko Tribe, Healers)
Occupation: Probation Officer
Best quote: “It would take me 10 plus years to earn a million dollars at my current work rate. Why not speed up the process and make a million in six weeks? It’s a no brainer.”
Desiree “Desi” Williams, 27 (Soko Tribe, Healers)
Occupation: Physical Therapist
Best quote: “Charm, wit, beauty, mental fortitude, physical strength — all of these traits and more will ensure I’m the Sole Survivor.”
Alexandrea “Ali” Elliott, 24 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers)
Occupation: Celebrity Assistant
Best quote: “My time is now!”
Alan Ball, 31 (Levu Tribe, Heroes) Occupation: NFL Player (free agent)
Best quote: “I can’t stand liars or people who feel entitled.”
Jessica Johnston, 29 (Soko Tribe, Healers)
Occupation: Nurse Practitioner
Best quote: “I could win Miss Congeniality of ‘Survivor’ if there was such an award!”
Ben Driebergen, 34 (Levu Tribe, Heroes)
Occupation: Marine
Best quote: “I’m a little conniving and manipulative like Russell [Hantz], have the determination and confidence of Boston Rob, and the athletic ability of Joe [Anglim].”
