Shii Ann Huang
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Born: January 24, 1974
Hometown: New York City, New York Occupation: Executive Recruiter Seasons: Thailand; All Stars Placing: Tenth (Thailand); Sixth (All Stars) Tribes: Sook Jai; Mogo Mogo; Chapera (v3); Chaboga Mogo Total Challenge Wins: 14
Days Lasted: 54 Votes Against: 15 Awards: Worst Strategic Move (Thailand; All Stars); Bamboozled (All Stars) |
Survivor: Thailand
Shii Ann was selected by Jake Billingsley to be on the Sook Jai tribe. Upon arriving at the beach, she notes that this tribe was divided based on different point of views. Shii Ann immediately got into a conflict with Robb Zbacnik. Despite the dysfunction, Sook Jai won the first three challenges. At the next Reward Challenge, Sook Jai had an early lead but lost when some members broke the rules causing them to be disqualified. After losing the Immunity Challenge, Shii Ann was targeted by Robb, Jed Hildebrand, and Stephanie Dill for being annoying and weak, but the tribe voted out Jed for perceived laziness. After winning the next two challenges, Shii Ann felt slightly alienated for being the only ethnic minority and having a different upbringing than the other members of her tribe. Jake, however, didn't mind Shii Ann and told her to not let the others get to her. When Sook Jai lost the next two Immunity Challenges, the tribe voted out outsiders Stephanie and Robb. When a Tree Mail said to go to Chuay Gahn's camp, everyone assumed it was a merge. After bonding with Clay Jordan, Shii Ann considered flipping. Shii Ann was glad to be making friends. In a confessional, she stated that she felt ostracized by everyone on Sook Jai except Jake and Ken. When Sook Jai got wind of Shii Ann possibly flipping, they demanded to know where her loyalties lie, to which she responded she did not know. When the competitors arrived at the Immunity Challenge, Jeff revealed the tribes had not officially merged and are still two separate tribes. Sook Jai would lose the next Immunity Challenge and Shii Ann was unanimously voted out for being untrustworthy.
Voting History
Episodes |
Shii Ann Voted For |
Voted For Shii Ann |
3 |
Jed Hildebrand |
Jed Hildebrand, Robb Zbacnik, Stephanie Dill |
5 |
Stephanie Dill |
Robb Zbacnik, Stephanie Dill |
6 |
Robb Zbacnik |
Robb Zbacnik |
7 |
Penny Ramsey |
Erin Collins, Jake Billingsley, Ken Stafford, Penny Ramsey |
Survivor: All Stars
Shii Ann was invited back for Survivor: All-Stars and was placed on the Mogo Mogo tribe. Shii Ann was impressed by Richard Hatch's survival skills, especially when he caught a shark. Mogo Mogo generally placed second in challenges, keeping Shii Ann away from Tribal Council. However, despite the early winning streak, Jenna Morasca feared her mother would die while she was in the competition and pulled herself from the game. Jenna's actions left everyone on Mogo Mogo saddened that they lost a member of the tribe. Mogo Mogo came in second at the next Immunity Challenge, meaning Shii Ann was safe again.
The next day, The tribe was given supplies to build a raft. At the challenge, it was revealed that the tribe that finished in last would be dissolved and its members would be scattered among the two winning teams. Mogo Mogo came in first and discussed who to pick. When it came time to pick from the former Saboga's, Mogo Mogo chose Ethan Zohn and Jerri Manthey to become Mogo Mogo's. Chapera won the Immunity Challenge, sending Shii Ann to her first Tribal Council of the Season. Ethan was the intended target, but Colby Donaldson wanted Richard out. In response to this, Richard attempted to recruit the women to former a counter-alliance. Shii Ann, Jerri, and Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien sided with booting Richard. At the next challenge, Susan Hawk who was increasingly irritated by her indecent exposure with Richard at the last challenge started to yell. Jeff and Shii Ann tried to calm her down, but Sue got more angry. Sue had an outburst of all of her pent-up rage and quit the game. The Challenge became a reward one, which Mogo Mogo won. However, they were still disturbed by Sue's Rant, which included them in her hatred. Chapera won all challenges afterword. After the first loss, Chapera kidnapped Kathy, preventing her from voting. Shii Ann became the swing vote between Colby (who annoyed her about her about her gameplay) or Jerri (who Shii Ann was equally annoyed with for her personality and poor work ethic). Shii Ann ultimately chose to vote out Colby for being the bigger threat. At the next vote, Ethan was unanimously voted out for being the last winner in the game.
When the next Tree Mail came, the four Mogo Mogo's received bottles of paint and a note hinting a merge. The tribe didn't paint themselves with it due to lack of specific instruction. Things took a turn when the tribes were revealed to be switching instead of merging. Shii Ann and all of her Mogo Mogo tribemates became Chapera. Amber Brkich stayed on Chapera and acted like a hostess. The newcomers were impressed by how well kept the Chapera camp was and noted that they could have improved the Mogo Mogo more. The new tribe got Tree Mail, that implied the challenge was Trivia from past seasons. The assumption was right. The tribes were even but the New Chapera faltered at the last question, giving the new Mogo Mogo the immunity win. Boston Rob Mariano came to Lex van den Berghe, pleading him to spare Amber. In return, he will protect him. Shii Ann wanted Amber gone, but didn't vote her because she did not want to deal with Boston Rob's wrath. She voted out Jerri in a unanimous vote.
The tribes Merged and moved to the abandoned Saboga Camp. Boston Rob went back on his deal with Lex, who even Shii Ann voted against at the Tribal Council of the merged tribe. At the next challenge, the tribes were divided into teams of four. The winning team would get letters from home and a chance at individual immunity. Shii Ann's team which consisted of Amber, Boston Rob, and Alicia Calaway won. However, Shii Ann failed to win immunity. Kathy and Shii Ann tried to break the Chapera Alliance, however, the alliance stayed strong and voted out Kathy. Disheartened by losing the person she was closest to throughout the game, Shii Ann was fully aware that she was the next to go. This was made more apparent when Rupert Boneham won the Reward Challenge and left her with just a bowl of rice. At the Immunity Challenge, Shii Ann outlasted Rupert to win immunity. Despite the immunity win, the others still ostracized her with Alicia warning her to not get cocky with her win as she had to return to camp with them. Back at camp, Shii Ann viewed them as stupid players for not making deals with her. Amber told the others to let Shii Ann enjoy her moment. Knowing that Boston Rob, Alicia, and Rupert were all vulnerable, she decided to vote against Alicia who was voted out unanimously.
Shii Ann felt alienated being with the other five. Shii Ann, in particular, was getting annoyed with Jenna Lewis. The next Reward Challenge was a Loved Ones Challenge. The loved ones would be the ones competing in an eating challenge. Shii Ann saw her Mother, Lily. Lily was out in the second round. Shii Ann didn't mind her mom losing, knowing the food was disgusting and the living conditions were horrible. At the Immunity Challenge, she came very close to winning, but Tom beat her to immunity. Unable to break the Chapera bond, Shii Ann was unanimously voted out.
At the Final Tribal Council, Shii Ann asked the finalists three reasons why should she vote for the other one. Rob said that Amber was the truest partner in the game, she never quit, and for her support towards the alliance. Amber said that Rob should win because of his challenge performance, He was the person she could depend on, and for sticking to the alliance. Ultimately, Shii Ann gave her jury vote to Amber. She stated the person who she voted for would win the million dollars. The was proven true as Amber became the Sole Survivor of Survivor: All-Stars. At the All-Stars Reunion Show, believing she was the swing vote, Amber gave Shii Ann a car for voting for her.
The next day, The tribe was given supplies to build a raft. At the challenge, it was revealed that the tribe that finished in last would be dissolved and its members would be scattered among the two winning teams. Mogo Mogo came in first and discussed who to pick. When it came time to pick from the former Saboga's, Mogo Mogo chose Ethan Zohn and Jerri Manthey to become Mogo Mogo's. Chapera won the Immunity Challenge, sending Shii Ann to her first Tribal Council of the Season. Ethan was the intended target, but Colby Donaldson wanted Richard out. In response to this, Richard attempted to recruit the women to former a counter-alliance. Shii Ann, Jerri, and Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien sided with booting Richard. At the next challenge, Susan Hawk who was increasingly irritated by her indecent exposure with Richard at the last challenge started to yell. Jeff and Shii Ann tried to calm her down, but Sue got more angry. Sue had an outburst of all of her pent-up rage and quit the game. The Challenge became a reward one, which Mogo Mogo won. However, they were still disturbed by Sue's Rant, which included them in her hatred. Chapera won all challenges afterword. After the first loss, Chapera kidnapped Kathy, preventing her from voting. Shii Ann became the swing vote between Colby (who annoyed her about her about her gameplay) or Jerri (who Shii Ann was equally annoyed with for her personality and poor work ethic). Shii Ann ultimately chose to vote out Colby for being the bigger threat. At the next vote, Ethan was unanimously voted out for being the last winner in the game.
When the next Tree Mail came, the four Mogo Mogo's received bottles of paint and a note hinting a merge. The tribe didn't paint themselves with it due to lack of specific instruction. Things took a turn when the tribes were revealed to be switching instead of merging. Shii Ann and all of her Mogo Mogo tribemates became Chapera. Amber Brkich stayed on Chapera and acted like a hostess. The newcomers were impressed by how well kept the Chapera camp was and noted that they could have improved the Mogo Mogo more. The new tribe got Tree Mail, that implied the challenge was Trivia from past seasons. The assumption was right. The tribes were even but the New Chapera faltered at the last question, giving the new Mogo Mogo the immunity win. Boston Rob Mariano came to Lex van den Berghe, pleading him to spare Amber. In return, he will protect him. Shii Ann wanted Amber gone, but didn't vote her because she did not want to deal with Boston Rob's wrath. She voted out Jerri in a unanimous vote.
The tribes Merged and moved to the abandoned Saboga Camp. Boston Rob went back on his deal with Lex, who even Shii Ann voted against at the Tribal Council of the merged tribe. At the next challenge, the tribes were divided into teams of four. The winning team would get letters from home and a chance at individual immunity. Shii Ann's team which consisted of Amber, Boston Rob, and Alicia Calaway won. However, Shii Ann failed to win immunity. Kathy and Shii Ann tried to break the Chapera Alliance, however, the alliance stayed strong and voted out Kathy. Disheartened by losing the person she was closest to throughout the game, Shii Ann was fully aware that she was the next to go. This was made more apparent when Rupert Boneham won the Reward Challenge and left her with just a bowl of rice. At the Immunity Challenge, Shii Ann outlasted Rupert to win immunity. Despite the immunity win, the others still ostracized her with Alicia warning her to not get cocky with her win as she had to return to camp with them. Back at camp, Shii Ann viewed them as stupid players for not making deals with her. Amber told the others to let Shii Ann enjoy her moment. Knowing that Boston Rob, Alicia, and Rupert were all vulnerable, she decided to vote against Alicia who was voted out unanimously.
Shii Ann felt alienated being with the other five. Shii Ann, in particular, was getting annoyed with Jenna Lewis. The next Reward Challenge was a Loved Ones Challenge. The loved ones would be the ones competing in an eating challenge. Shii Ann saw her Mother, Lily. Lily was out in the second round. Shii Ann didn't mind her mom losing, knowing the food was disgusting and the living conditions were horrible. At the Immunity Challenge, she came very close to winning, but Tom beat her to immunity. Unable to break the Chapera bond, Shii Ann was unanimously voted out.
At the Final Tribal Council, Shii Ann asked the finalists three reasons why should she vote for the other one. Rob said that Amber was the truest partner in the game, she never quit, and for her support towards the alliance. Amber said that Rob should win because of his challenge performance, He was the person she could depend on, and for sticking to the alliance. Ultimately, Shii Ann gave her jury vote to Amber. She stated the person who she voted for would win the million dollars. The was proven true as Amber became the Sole Survivor of Survivor: All-Stars. At the All-Stars Reunion Show, believing she was the swing vote, Amber gave Shii Ann a car for voting for her.
Voting History
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Shii Ann Voted For |
Voted For Shii Ann |
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7 |
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12 |
Individual Immunity |
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15 |
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Trivia
- Shii Ann is the first female Asian-American to play Survivor.
- With her appearance in All Stars, Shii Ann was the first Asian-American to make it to the Merge and Jury stage.
- Shii Ann's luxury item in Thailand was a traveling bag.
- Shii Ann is the first castaway to receive votes from all of their original tribemates but not be voted out at their first Tribal Council. She was followed by Ashley Massaro, Gillian Larson, J'Tia Taylor, Alecia Holden, and Patrick Bolton.
- Shii Ann is the only castaway with this distinction to play on another season.
- Shii Ann had the most votes cast against her in Thailand, with 10.
- Thus far, Shii Ann is the only representative of Thailand to appear in a future season.
- Shii Ann and Rob Mariano are the first castaways to return for a second season despite not reaching the jury stage in their original season.
- Shii Ann is also the first castaway to return to not previously make the merge.
- Shii Ann is the first of seven Asian-American contestants to appear in multiple seasons. She was followed by Yau-Man Chan, Brenda Lowe, Peih-Gee Law, Woo Hwang, Shirin Oskooi, and Tai Trang
- Shii Ann was invited back for Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, but turned it down due to being pregnant.