Artis - Philippines

[JohnnyK]

Name (Age): Artis Silvester (53)

Tribe Designation: Tandang

Current Residence: Terry Town, La.

Occupation: Computer Engineer

Personal Claim to Fame: Beating stage 4 cancer.

Inspiration in Life: My ex-wife - she’s my light, my strength, my everything. I pray everyday that we are brought back together.

Hobbies: Martial arts, motorcycle riding and bowling.

Pet Peeves: Traffic, know-it-all people, bullies or people that prey or pick on those weaker than themselves.

3 Words to Describe You: Spontaneous (sometimes explosive), opinionated and competitive.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I’m a combination of Rudy, Rupert and James. I have Rudy and Rupert’s cunning leadership and likability. I have James’s physical appeal – even at 52.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: The million dollar prize and the chance for the experience of a lifetime. Plus, I’m tired of yelling and screaming at my TV about how the contestants are playing.

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I have physical and mental strength, creativity, adaptability and a sense of humor. I’m an incredible manipulator and I have an uncanny ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: When the odds are stacked against me that is when I shine the most. Although I’m definitely no angel, I believe I do have a guardian angel watching over me. No one has been more persistent than me to be on the show and it is because I know I can win if given the chance.

Survivor Cast: Artis

[dagwood]

I am liking this one. His bio is awesome.

[JohnnyK]

He looks great for 53. I like his picks for "Contestants most like" and I'm sure I'll like him.

[RBmumsie]

I get an odd vibe from him for some reason. However, props to him for beating Stage 4 cancer.

[sweetpea]

HUGE kudos to him for coming back from stage 4 cancer. Wow.

That said...Rupert's cunning leadership? Really??

[JohnnyK]

Rupert was anything but cunning. I like him, but he's not that good of a player.

[Brooks]

Great attitude, I can get behind him. I also like that he understands the game or at least has some theories to put into effect.

[PWS]

Hoping his ex-wife doesn't find that comment a bit stalker-y. Computer engineer, so brains to go with the body. We've got some good looking 50 years olds this round!