October 4, 2009: As noted by IvanV at Sucks,
Yasmin has an official web site (as Yasmin Spain), documenting
her many TV appearances as a model/actress. Apparently she has
far loftier aspirations than merely a hairstylist (although she's
also played one on
TV). Perhaps someone should have told her
that Survivor is hardly the vehicle with which to further those
dreams. Unless
a resurrected version of The Surreal Life is her idea
of success. Highlights:
"Some of her recent Television credits include work on Shark, Girlfriends
and The Bernie Mac Show. A versatile performer some of her recent film credits
include Norbit, Making Change and How to Make Love to a Woman... She is also
an internationally recognized host.
A constant student and avid developer of characters,
she has studied at Groundlings."
August
27, 2009: Three weeks before the premiere, CBS finally
releases the cast on their official web site. Here's Yasmin's
bio from there:
"Yasmin Giles (33)
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Hairstylist
Yasmin Giles is nicknamed “Sassy Yassy” and
is ready to show everybody how she got this moniker. An opinionated
motor mouth from the Motor City, she always speaks her mind.
Growing
up in Detroit, Yasmin claims her life experiences have prepared
her for anything that comes her way. She is aware that her
know-it-all attitude can rub people the wrong way, but she
doesn’t care. “If you’re going
to give it to somebody straight, real and raw, then a big
mouth doesn’t matter, because they are going to think
about what I said and realize Yasmin was right!”
Yasmin believes that once you get past her constant chatter,
she is likeable, funny and quick-witted. In addition, working
in a beauty salon has helped her learn how to hustle because
she is constantly competing with the other employees for
new clientele in order to earn a living. While she may look
feminine, Yasmin insists she’s a tomboy at heart.
A
firm believer in the mantra “winners never quit
and quitters never win,” Yasmin claims she’s
a winner and she’ll never quit SURVIVOR. “I want
to do this and I want to take it all the way.”
Yasmin
is single and currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif."
Yasmin's pre-game interview:
August
24, 2009: First Survivor: Samoa ads begin
to air on CBS, and Yasmin is shown (barely):
Yasmin in a canoe
Yasmin prepares for the challenge
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