| One man that stands out on Survivor: Fiji is | | | | University of California in Berkley. His position |
| Yau-Man Chan. Obviously, he has distinct features, | | | | spans managing business database systems, |
| having Asian attributes, not to mention his flimsy | | | | research, setting up networks, and designing |
| physique. But perhaps, he is exceptional because | | | | electronic circuits among others. This versatile |
| underneath his meek appearance is a powerhouse | | | | man has also worked as a housepainter, cook and |
| of wit and acumen, which can possibly come with | | | | dishwasher. Apart from his occupation, he spends |
| age. | | | | his time woodworking, reading and playing table |
| Although his inclusion on the show has not | | | | tennis. In fact, he is a member of the USA Table |
| sparked immense hype, his existence on the | | | | Tennis Association. Given his extensive educational |
| program has prompted viewers to become | | | | background and his numerous accomplishments in |
| aware of his unique traits. It wouldn't be a surprise | | | | life, it is suffice to say that he is indeed |
| if he had his own following, Survivor or no | | | | multitalented. |
| Survivor. | | | | Wise and sensible, he consistently exudes |
| Chan is a 54-year old native of Borneo. He studied | | | | prudence and good leadership on the show |
| at All Saints Secondary School in Kota Kinabalu | | | | Survivor with his determination to make the most |
| and immigrated to the United States to study at | | | | out of every situation notwithstanding the risks |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he | | | | on his fragile body. His presence on the show is |
| acquired his Bachelor of Science degree. In | | | | very consuming in a non-pompous kind of way. |
| addition, he pursued his Masters at the University | | | | With his good-natured persona, as well as his |
| of California in Santa Barbara. Intellectual and highly | | | | survival skills, he is certainly capable of winning the |
| proficient, he became the Director of Information | | | | competition. |
| Systems for the College of Chemistry at the | | | | |