Paloma Soto-Castillo on "Survivor 17: Gabon - Earth's Last Eden"
Paloma Soto-Castillo has been playing the social game her entire life, one of the skills necessary to succeed in the game of "Survivor." Her parents were both missionaries, causing her to move around a lot during her childhood. Growing up with this lifestyle taught her to adapt to any environment and Paloma Soto-Castillo became a stronger person as a result.
Paloma Soto-Castillo was born in Chile and lived there for a large part of her life before moving to Tennessee, Virginia and then settling in California. One day, on a whim, Paloma Soto-Castillo decided to leave everything behind and move to Kenya…alone, without any group or organization. Paloma Soto-Castillo lived among the natives and wild animals for three months without any support from family and friends or any modern conveniences. After witnessing the people's suffering first-hand, Paloma Soto-Castillo says it changed her life and she's certain she'll go back and help change their lives. Paloma Soto-Castillo is motivated to win "Survivor" so she can open an orphanage or elementary school for the children of Kenya.
Paloma Soto-Castillo has a B.A. in communication studies from California State University, Long Beach and continues to go to school. Paloma Soto-Castillo is currently working on her single subject teaching credential and works part time as a waitress. Her hobbies include traveling, camping and reading. In her free time, Paloma Soto-Castillo loves staying competitive and keeping her mind sharp by playing Texas Hold 'Em.
Soto-Castillo is single. She currently lives in Downey, California with her Shitzu, Sam.