Genevieve Mushaluk

Genevieve Mushaluk is a contestant from Survivor 47.

Profile

Retrieved from EW.com

Age: 33
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Current residence: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Occupation: Corporate lawyer

Three words to describe you: Energetic, friendly, organized
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? I began watching the show when I was a pre-teen, and even back then I had this unearned sense of confidence, like, "I could do that!" I got older, but never lost that belief. So I'm here to test it out and challenge myself. (And prove myself, right?)
What's one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? My extended family was always really close. I grew up sitting around a big table, conversing with kids and adults of all ages and personalities. Being able to appreciate and connect with people of all backgrounds and ages and ideas will come easier to me because of my upbringing.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Let's go with a combo of Eliza, Chrissy, and Lindsay. I identify with strategic women who are direct. I think saying "Lindsay" to people in the game will not raise any red flags. I plan to say I admire her because of her success in challenges (but will omit any reference to her amazing social game).
What will you value in an alliance partner? Predictability for obvious reasons; and a strong social game that is attractive to other players outside the group. Ideally, my partner would deliver me intel that I wouldn't otherwise be able to get.
Favorite hobbies: Am I too old to say video games here? Aside from that, I like anything social — time with family or friends. I also love trying to cook any recipe I see on Instagram that involves a cheese pull.
Pet peeves: Airports. Or the combo of airports and people. People who line up at the gate way too early, as if the plane will leave without them if they don't storm the boarding gate. People who hog the arm rest or take off their shoes then put their feet up. Yuck!
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Honestly, probably getting on Survivor because of my path to get here. I first applied the very night that Canadians could — so that's what, five or six years ago? I've applied every year since and got progressively closer each time, but last year I got rejected when my hopes were up. It hurt. But I kept trying. It's the longest I've failed at something repeatedly but kept trying and here I am!
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I wear my heart on my sleeve and my thoughts on my face, plus I talk a lot. So if you met me, you know me pretty well pretty quick.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? Tie between my mom and dad. (Parents say they can't pick a favorite kid, well, I can't pick a favorite parent!) They are distinctly different in their strengths and approaches to life, but both in very compassionate, generous, evolving ways — it inspires me to keep going forward.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I connect easily with others, so they won't hate living with me, and I'm very objective-focused out here. Nothing — no bond, deal, fear, relationship — will stop me from doing what I think needs to be done to further my game. Killer instinct vibes in Fiji for me!^[1]

Survivor

Episode	Tribe Affiliation	Challenge	Challenge Type	Sit-Out?	Result
1	Lavo	Kang Sera Sera	Reward	No	Lost
		Camp Supply Challenge	Reward	Yes	Lost
		Under Pressure	Reward/Immunity	No	1st
2		Rice Race	Reward/Immunity	No	2nd
3		Seahorse With No Name	Reward/Immunity	Yes	Lost
4		Stage Presence	Reward/Immunity	No	Lost
5		Climb Mate Change	Reward¹		Lost
5		Drag Race	Immunity	No	2nd
Tribes Disbanded, Day 11
6	None	Feel the Earn	Reward²	Yes	Shared³
6	None	Bow Diddley	Immunity		Lost
Tribes Merged, Night 12
7	Beka	Audio Slave	Reward/Immunity		Won
8		Auction
8		Wrist Assured	Immunity		Lost
9		Pairy Feral	Reward/Immunity³		Lost
10		Slither Me	Reward		Lost
10		Rollerball	Immunity		Lost
11		A Bit Tipsy	Immunity		TBD
Notes: ^1 The tribes temporarily disbanded and the players competed as two randomly-divided teams of seven. ^2 The castaways first competed as two teams for reward. Only the members of the winning team would have the right to compete for individual immunity. ^3 The castaways first competed as five teams for reward. Only the members of the two winning teams would have the right to compete for individual immunity.