Survivor South Africa: Maldives kicks off on Thursday night on M-Net. It will once again be hosted by Nico Panagio, who I rate as a presenter. He’s strong, understands the game and executes the role of Survivor host brilliantly. Now I’ve seen the promos on some of the contestants and they look like an interesting bunch. Here’s a closer look at the Celebs and the Plebs. Check it out.
Name: Roxy Burger
Age: 24
Occupation: TV Presenter/ Business owner
Claim to fame: Roxy was one of the faces of KTV for many years.
Can she win? Don’t underestimate Roxy, thinking that she is still the pretty sweet girl from KTV. She has grown up to be an ambitious young lady, with defined goals – and one of these is to make it all the way to the top.
Name: Tshepo Maseko
Age: 36
Occupation: Actor
Claim to fame: Tshepo is best known for his role as Parsons in the multiple award-winning daily soap, Isidingo.
Can he win? This fun-loving, jovial man is easily underestimated. Behind the charm and big smile is a determined – and very competitive – personality.
Name: Vanessa Haywood
Age: 33
Occupation: Actress, TV Presenter, Businesswoman
Claim to fame: This former Miss South Africa finalist and international model played leading lady Tania in the Oscar nominated international hit District 9.
Can she win? Vanessa is a well-balanced, likeable, sporty, outdoors woman with an extremely competitive nature.
Name: Bonnie Henna
Age: 31
Occupation: Actress
Claim to fame: Bonnie played in international films such as Clint Eastwood Oscar-winning film Invictus, Drum and Catch a Fire. She also starred
on television in series like Hillside, Soul City and Home Affairs and was discovered by an agent at a bus stop at the age of 13.
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