"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 she became a stronger person as
a result.
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, she decided
to leave everything behind and move to Kenya…alone,
without any group or organization. She 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, she says
it changed her life and she's certain she'll go back and
help change their lives. Soto-Castillo is motivated to win Survivor
so she can open an orphanage or elementary school for the
children of Kenya.
Soto-Catillo has a B.A. in communication studies from
California State University, Long Beach and continues to go
to school. She 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 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. Her birth date is August
24, 1984."