Survivor Philippines

After a several months of preparation, GMA-7 Survivor Philippines has finally revealed the identities of the 18 castaways (originally 16) that will compete for the three million pesos cash prize tax free in the first-ever Survivor Philippines.

Survivor Philippines is hosted by Paolo Bediones, host of the now defunct reality show, Extra Challenge, and with twelve years of hosting experience helped him win the hosting role for the GMA-7 Survivor Philippines reality game show.

The castaways of Survivor Philippines:

Kristina "Kaye" Alipio, lingerie model
Leona Rica "Nikki" Dacullo, call center agent
Jervy "Patani" Daño, 20, babysitter
Veronica "Vern" Domingo, 29, taekwondo coach
Vevherly Gador, 20, student
Chevyline "Chev" Macias, 26 years old, former GRO
Zita Ortiga, 46, laundrywoman
Maria Nona "Niña" Ortiz, designer/wellness coach
Anna Charisse Yacapin, 26, product officer
Marlon Carmen, 30, waiter
Crisanto "Cris" Cartagenas, company driver
Emerson Dino, 31, technician
John Anthony Lopez, 27, auto mechanic/model
Raymund Francis "Kiko" Rustia, model
Cesar "Gigit" Sulit, 48, web designer/mountaineer
Robert Vincent "Rob" Sy, sales officer
John Carlo "JC" Tiuseco, 23, basketball player
Reynaldo "Jace" Chanco Flores Jr

The 18 castaways are consist of nine males and nine females, were chosen out of more than 43,000 Survivor fans and aspiring castaways who auditioned nationwide. They came from diverse backgrounds: a yaya, a waiter, a call center agent, a lingerie model, a labandera, a driver, a basketball player. They were flown to Koh Tarutao island, also known as the Devil's Island, in Thailand to embark on their biggest challenge and experience. They will stay the Devil's Island. They were initially divided into two groups: Naak and Jarakay, which means snake and crocodile, respectively, in Thai language.

Every three days, they will battle for reward and immunity. On the third day, one will be eliminated until only two or three castaways are left. From them the Jury, composed of voted-out castaways, will determine who will win the three million pesos cas prize and the title of the first Pinoy Sole Survivor of the GMA Survivor Philippines.

Survivor Philippines will be aired nightly on GMA-7 after Ako Si Kim Samsoon starting September 15. Don't miss it! Watch the Survivor Philippines.