Alec Merlino is fighting to become the "Sole Survivor" on this fall's Survivor: David vs. Goliath edition of Survivor.
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Alec is a 24-year-old bartender from San Clemente, CA.
Alec has yet to receive much Survivor screentime, but that's because he's a member of the Goliath tribe, which has yet to attend Tribal Council or vote off one of its members.
Survivor: David vs. Goliath's Goliath tribe has visible advantages and represents accomplished or charming individuals who may also be strong, well educated, attractive, or born wealthy.
Alec is young, handsome and athletic, and rumor has it he gets involved in a showmance -- or love triangle -- this season.
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Until we find out what happens next for Alec on the show, let's learn more about this Survivor: David vs. Goliath castaway.
Below is a list of 5 facts Reality TV World has compiled about Alec Merlino:
- Alec's hobbies include surfing, playing the guitar, and making travel videos.
- The castaway's personal claim to fame is getting through college and pushing the boundaries in his life by doing things that make him uncomfortable, such as traveling by himself and singing for people.
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- Alec's inspiration in life is his mother and father because he says they've always shown him what love is and what it means to stay positive through difficult times.
Alec's father has been laid off before, but he comes up with creative ways to work and make money. Meanwhile, Alec says his mom is selfless and courageous and works hard to make a living in real estate.
- If he could only choose three words to describe himself, Alec would pick charismatic, tenacious, and humorous.
- Alec believes he can win Survivor because he has the ability to charm and read people of both sexes, adapt to different environments, and understand situations around him. He also claims to have an endearing personality.
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