Jessica Figueroa

Get to know Jessica Figueroa

Jessica Figueroa's own answers from the pre-game cast profile CBS published before the season aired.

Claim to fame

Moving to Nashville and standing on my own two feet at a vulnerable moment in my life. Leaving all that you know for a city of unfamiliarity? Scary. That's why I'm ready for a bigger challenge. Survivor is the ultimate challenge.

Hobbies

Kayaking, videography, and watching football.

Pet peeves

When people are lazy and expect things to just happen. That's not what life is about. Get up and fight.

Inspiration

My mother. She did everything she could to make life for us okay, having gone through a very toxic relationship with our father. She showed me courage and strength in standing up for herself and showing us what we are worth. I admire her for that.

Castaway they say they are most like

I love Stephenie LaGrossa. She's just so tough in so many ways and she's strategic. She shows some moments of weakness but, at the end of it, she is still a tough chick and she fights to stay alive. I admire her.

Luxury item

I'd bring a razor, a pair of water shoes—I'd rather not step on sea urchins, but if I must, I must—and a blanket. I don't consider that to be a survival item; I could use a tribe member for that.