Francesca Hogi in "Survivor: Redemption Island" in a bikini
Francesca Hogi is proud of assembling the most amazing set of friends. Her inspiration in life is her mom, because she says, "She's been through so much in her life, starting with picking cotton while growing up in segregated Alabama. She is brilliant, beautiful and an all-around incredible person."
Hogi enjoys writing, practicing yoga and watching movies. Her pet peeve is self-delusion. She describes herself as determined, opinionated and stubborn
Which former contestants is she most like? "I would most likely be a Cirie/Boston Rob combo." Her reason for being on the show: "I'm normally competitive for no good reason—$1 million is a great excuse." Why will she survive? "I'm book-smart, street-smart and can be pretty persuasive when necessary." Why does she think she will be the sole "Survivor"? "I might be the perfect combination of salty and sweet."