Get to Know Amanda Kimmel
Remember when Jean-Robert Bellande appeared on Survivor: China? He didn't win the $1-million prize as he was the eighth player voted out, but his exploits were entertaining nonetheless.
Interesting, someone else from that season of Survivor is in today's field—Amanda Kimmel. Her and Trishelle Cannatella, who is also in today's field, are in Barcelona to film a reality show. Coincidentally, Kimmel was on the same tribe as Robert back in Survivor: China, though she did much better and finished as second runner-up.
Kimmel, born August 3, 1984, made a big impression with viewers. The actress, model and former beauty queen went on to participate in Survivor: Micronesia Fans vs. Favorites, finishing as runner-up to Parvati Shallow. Having two close calls to a $1-million payday, Kimmel returned to the show for a third time in Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains as part of the Heroes tribe. She did fairly well, finishing in 9th place, but ultimately fell short of the top prize. All told, Kimmel has spent 108 days playing the game of Survivor.
Kimmel's Survivor days seem to be behind her as she has ventured into the poker word. If she's able to use her survival and manipulation skills to their fullest, she just may walk away with that big million payday she's been looking for.
Kristy Arnett spoke with Kimmel and Cannatella during the PokerStars party here in Barcelona: