Yam Yam Arocho

Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho is the Sole Survivor of .
After bonding with tribemates Carolyn Wiger and Carson Garrett, Yam Yam secured himself a loyal three-person alliance that maneuvered themselves out of an unfavorable position at the merge to control the end-game. Against all odds, Yam Yam's Tika Three made it to the final four intact and, following Carson's elimination at the fire-making challenge, he was perceived as the strategic helm of the alliance. As such, he was awarded the title of Sole Survivor in a 7-1-0 vote.
==Profile==
Retrieved from Parade.com
Age: 36
Hometown: Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Current Residence: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Occupation: Salon Owner
3 Words to Describe You: Fun, loud and caring
Why do you want to be part of SURVIVOR? I want to fulfill my lifelong dream of playing the best game in the world. I've been watching since the very first episode, when I was 13 years old. And I want to prove to me, that I have the physical & mental strength to make my dreams come true, and to win the title & money.
What's one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, we had no power in my house or work for 90 days. And I had to lead my team of 20+ adults (most older than me) and give them hope, when I felt I had none. Without them I would not be who I am today.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Cirie Fields. She is lovable, caring and fun. She is super intelligent & a strategy genius. I hope to emulate her and win.
What will you value in an alliance partner? Intelligence & commitment. I need to play with intelligent people that want to go far with me.
Favorite Hobbies: Taking care of my plants, going to the beach with my husband, hanging out with my girlfriends and traveling.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Leading a team of cool people, following the steps of my mother. Being married to my husband and creating a home. Getting on SURVIVOR.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I love to do bearded drag at Halloween.
Who in your life is your biggest inspiration and why? My mother, Sandra, because of her tenacity to always be a better version of herself. And her unconditional help to others.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I will be the Sole Survivor because the stars have aligned for me, it's my time and because of my social game.https://parade.com/tv/survivor-44-cast#gid=ci02b6b05220002433&pid=yam-yam-arocho-survivor-44
==Survivor==
<tabber>Challenge History=
Episode 	TribeAffiliation 	Challenge 	Challenge Type 	Sit-Out? 	Result
1 	rowspan=7 	Crate Wide Open 	Reward 	No 	
1 	Paradise Lost 	Immunity 	No 	 	
2 	A Bridge You Must Cross 	Reward/Immunity 	No 	 	
3 	Box Car Blues 	Reward/Immunity 	No 	 	
4 	Air Raid 	Reward 	No 	 	
4 	Leap of Faith 	Immunity 	No 	 	
5 	EOC 	Reward/Immunity 	No 	 	
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6 	None 	No Quarter 	Reward/Immunity 	 	
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7 	rowspan=10 	Audio Slave 	Reward/Immunity 	No 	
8 	Eve 5 	Immunity 	 	 	
9 	Ballin a Jack 	Immunity 	No 	 	
10 	Put a Ring On It 	Reward 	 	 	
10 	Union of the Snake 	Immunity 	 	 	
11 	Last Gasp 	Immunity 	 	 	
12 	Roll With It 	Reward 	 	 	
12 	Take The Reins 	Immunity 	 	 	
13 	Lone Palm Express 	Reward/Immunity 	 	 	
13 	Simmotion 	Immunity 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	
Notes: Carson shared his reward with Yam Yam.	Notes: Carson shared his reward with Yam Yam.	Notes: Carson shared his reward with Yam Yam.	Notes: Carson shared his reward with Yam Yam.	Notes: Carson shared his reward with Yam Yam.	Notes: Carson shared his reward with Yam Yam.
|-|Voting History=
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Jury Votesfor Yam Yam	colspan="2" 	
 	 	
 In , Josh used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Yam Yam's vote against him. In , Danny used a Hidden Immunity Idol on Frannie, negating Yam Yam's vote against her.</tabber>
==Post-Survivor==
==Trivia==
* Yam Yam is the first contestant, and by extension Sole Survivor, to reside in Puerto Rico.
** Yam Yam is the first contestant, and by extension Sole Survivor, to reside in a U.S. territory at the time of filming.
* Yam Yam is the fifth LGBT contestant to become the Sole Survivor, following Richard Hatch, Todd Herzog, Parvati Shallow, and Erika Casupanan.
* Yam Yam is the third Latin American contestant to become the Sole Survivor, following Sandra Diaz-Twine and Chris Underwood.
==References==
Category:Contestants
Category:Male Contestants
Category:Latin American Contestants
Category:LGBT Contestants
Category:Survivor 44 Contestants
Category:Finalists
Category:Tika Tribe
Category:Va Va Tribe
Category:Winners
Category:Survivor (U.S.)
Category:Survivor (U.S.) Contestants
Category:Survivor 44