‘Survivor’ castaways named

By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ
August 14, 2010, 10:23am

After weeks of guessing, the 18 castaways of the first Celebrity Edition of “Survivor Philippines” have been revealed.

Those included in the first batch of “V.I.P.s (Very Intriguing Persons)” are: “Ka-Blog” host Mico Aytana (Teen host), Parokya ni Edgar guitarist Buwi Meneses (The Rocker), controversial “StarStruck V” avenger Princess Snell (Princess of Mean), Solenn Heussaff (Model-socialite), sexy actress Aubrey Miles (Hot Mama) and Marian Rivera’s ex-boyfriend Ervic Vijandre (Mr. Lonely).

The second batch, meanwhile, is composed of: Aubrey Miles’ ex-boyfriend, model John Hall (Bad Boy ng Isla), John’s current sweetheart Michelle Madrigal (Good Girl Actress), Piolo Pascual’s personal assistant Moi Marcampo (Yaya ng Heartthrob), model-actor Akihiro Sato (The Brapanese Hunk), power athlete Elma Muros (The Sports Legend) and actress Karen delos Reyes (Taray Queen).

Stand-up comedian Pretty Tisha (Drag Queen of Comedy), Sexbomb dancer Aira Bermudez (Dance goddess), “StarStruck V” avenger Ian Batherson (The Amboy), Bubble Gang member Mykah (Ang Bidang Extra), Kapamilya-turned-Kapuso actor Ahron Villena (The Boy from Next Door) and “Born To Be Wild” host Doc Ferds Recio (The Wild Man), comprise the last set of castaways.

The celebrity castaways are staying in the still-undisclosed island in Thailand for 40 days where they will face different kinds of challenges that will test not only their skills but also their character.

Kapuso actor Richard Gutierrez was tapped to host the reality show after Paolo Bediones moved to TV5.