Stars Fight for Survival in "Survivor Philippines"

CEBU, Philippines - After weeks of guessing, the 18 celebrity castaways of what has been touted as “the biggest, hottest and most explosive edition” of SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES have been revealed. 

Dubbed “Survivor Philippines, Celebrity Showdown,” the show hosted by Richard Gutierrez will hit the TV screens this August, with celebs giving up their “indulgent” lifestyles while they try to brave harsh living conditions, evade nature’s deadliest predators, and face their foremost fears in their bid to be the first celebrity sole survivor. Here are the celebs, in alphabetical order, who make up Season 3’s list of castaways in the toughest Survivor Philippines edition yet.

Ahron Villena. Will this young actor’s boy next door good looks and charm work to his advantage? How long will he be able to keep himself in the game? “Ang Bolero” ng isla… will he be booted out as soon as things get serious?

Aira Bermudez. The “Dancing Warrior”—this feisty Sexbomb dancer is sure to bring added spice to life in the island. Will her moves bring her closer to the three million prize, or will her performance be cut short before this season’s climactic ending?

Akihiro Sato. The Brapanese hunk with a very Pinoy heart is no doubt one of the hottest celebs in the country. “Mr. Nice Guy” in camp—will his smile waver as life in the island becomes more than unbearable?

Aubrey Miles. Sexy actress… hot mama… “Ang Pasimuno”—her sweet yet tough attitude makes this castaway a force to reckon with. Will she use her beauty or brains to stay in the game?

Buhawi “Buwi” Meneses. The bassist of popular band Parokya ni Edgar, he is the idol of the youth and hero of his child. With the heart of a true “Tribe Leader”—will he step up to the plate or back down from the fight?

Elma Muros. A bemedaled athlete who finds herself competing in unfamiliar ground. This season’s “Strong Mama”—will she be a threat to be reckoned with or will she be this game’s underdog?

Ervic Vijandre. A “Power Player” in the hard court, will his moves steer him to victory or bring him crashing down to the ground?

Doc Ferdz Recio. Born to Be Wild’s resident vet, Doc Ferds Recio, seems to be at an advantage in this game. Considered “The Boss” in the outdoors, this castaway is not one to back down from a challenge.

Ian Batherson. This Starstruck V finalist has been known to be a tad too straightforward, a little bratty and so much of a naughty boy. Will this “Pilyong Amboy” get his way in the island?

Jon Hall. Ang “Siga ng Isla”—hot headed model and hunky boyfriend of a popular young actress. Will he be able to bully his way through the toughest “Survivor Philippines” yet?

Karen delos Reyes. This generation’s “Taray Queen”, her flair for words and animated reactions will sure to keep castaways on their toes. Will she find new friends in the island or add to her growing list of foes?

Michelle Madrigal. Sometimes the villain, at times the heroine, “The Outcast” of this game—many wonder if she has the strength of mind and body to survive such grueling conditions.

Mico Aytona. One of the young ones in the line-up, this “Bibong Bunso” has made his mark as the teenage boy everyone loves to love. Charming, witty, and oh so friendly, will his image stand the tests of the island?

Moi Bien. This “Yayang Palaban,” most known for her role in the hit movie “Kimmy Dora,” has taken her offcam work as a real-life personal assistant to the stars to a whole new level. Will she stand her ground against the stars she more often bows down to, or will she be again relegated to the background when the cameras start rolling?

Myka Flores. From dakilang extra to “Bidang Extra”—Bubble Gang’s Myka Flores now has a chance to outshine her co-stars in a game where survival is key to fame and fortune.

Princess Snell. She’s sugar and spice and everything nice... or is she? Known to be “Pasaway” will this former FHM model and StarStruck V finalist get support from her purported boyfriend while in the island?

Solenn Heussaff. She’s a model, a socialite, an artist and entrepreneur... and she’s also super hot. “Ang Diwata ng Isla”—does she have what it takes to add another dimension to her enigmatic personality?

Pretty Trisza. This stand-up comedian is a favorite at comedy bars. But will her “Cheerleader” enthusiasm sit well with the seriousness of purpose in the island?

Expect some interesting dynamics between the castaways with their backgrounds.

Ahron Villena and Moi Bien have heavy Kapamilya connections—sort of. This is Ahron’s first stint as a Kapuso, so does this mean he has officially jumped networks? And Moi Bien, who had a memorable role in the 2009 box-office comedy hit “Kimmy Dora” is the real-life yaya cum personal assistant to ABS-CBN’s most prized male star Piolo Pascual, who was also responsible for her movie acting stint as he was the one who funded the film. Could Piolo be the one who also pushed for her participation in “Survivor Philippines”?

There are also love connections on this edition. Castaway Aubrey Miles is the former girlfriend of former underwear model Jon Hall (who is part Cebuano, by the way) who is now the boyfriend of fellow castaway Michelle Madrigal. Ervic Vijandre is famously known as the ex-boyfriend of the top Kapuso female star Marian Rivera and interestingly, a deadringer for her reel and real-life sweetheart Dingdong Dantes.

Other explosive happenings to watch out for in this newest edition are:

• One female castaway revealed that she is a social climber. And two super hot female castaways had to admit that they had boob jobs. 

• During the Tribal Council, a male castaway sobbed as he explained why he wanted so much to become the Celebrity Sole Survivor.

• It was so scorching hot during one of the challenges that most of the castaways nearly passed out.

• A macho castaway, a really tough-looking dude that even fellow tough guys find intimidating, broke down and cried. That’s because he was so worried about his girlfriend.

Catch these and more as these 18 castaways spent 36 days on the island trying to outwit, outplay, outlast and outshine each other just to be named the first celebrity sole survivor.