One of those players isAndy Rueda, who got off to a rough start inSurvivor 47.

Andys first defining moment on the show was one of panic that viewers watched unfold in thepremiere episode.

In last weeks episode,Andy spearheaded one of the most ambitious plays inSurvivorhistory, Operation: Italy.

Andy Rueda talks in the jungle on Survivor 47

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The plan resulted in an epic blindside,andAndy getting to rewrite hisSurvivorstory.

It’s her quirky charm that sets her apart.

He may also carry this confidence into life beyond the game.

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And theyre intertwined, suggesting thathes grown not only as a player but also as a person.

And one of the most compelling aspects of the show is found in the many ways thatSurvivormirrors real life.

The lone survivor of this contest takes home a million dollars.

Andy Rueda in confessional on ‘Survivor 47.'

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A reality show where a group of contestants are stranded in a remote location with little more than the clothes on their back. The lone survivor of this contest takes home a million dollars.

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