Mona Ehsani

**Mona Azimeh Ehsani** was a castaway from *Canadian Survivor: Madagascar*.

## Profile

**NAME:** Mona Ehsani (28)

**CURRENT RESIDENCE:** Kitchener, Ontario

**OCCUPATION:** Helicopter Pilot

**HOBBIES:** Charity work, theatre, listening to music.

**PET PEEVES:** Rocks in your shoes and littering.

**4 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOU:** Boring, giving, lazy, loveable.

**FAMILY/FRIENDS:**

* **CHILDREN:** One son. Cade Antwan Ehsani, 6 (with ex-boyfriend, Alexander Wade Hughes, 42 - dated from 1998-2002)
* **PARTNER:** Liam Jude Walsh, 30 (dating since 2006)
* **PARENTS:** Searh Qamar Nemati, 49 and Seyed Nasim Ehsani, 57
* **FRIENDS:** Shane Ahmed Watson, 28 and Bob Aston Baker, 28
* **SIBLINGS:** One brother. Edi Shahrokh Ehsani, 24

## Survivor

### *Madagascar*

On *Canadian Survivor: Madagascar*, Mona was a member of the Tanala tribe. Joining the Tanala Alliance with Kozo Sugino and Sir Inoussa on Day 2, Mona quickly adapted to the game's dynamics. However, on Day 5, she departed from the Tanala Alliance, setting the stage for her independent gameplay. Day 6 showcased Mona's strategic acumen as she successfully targeted and convinced the tribe to unanimously vote out Tedros Tekle.

The tribe swap on Day 10 brought Mona to New-Betsileo, aligning with Elvis Sullon and Chloe Abbott. On Day 12, Mona voted strategically, participating in the majority decision to eliminate original Betsileo member Chrissy Downes. Challenges arose on Day 20 when Mona had a major fight with Bei Ping, yet she persisted in camp work despite fatigue. Day 21 Mona cast one of three votes against Lyndsay Kingston, where ultimately Judy Rouault was sent home. The "Fake-Merge" on Day 22 shuffled tribes again, returning Mona to Tanala with Bei, Chloe, and Sir. Day 24 saw her navigating strategic decisions, opting to target Bei for the tribe's unity. Day 27 brought an unexpected turn as Mona joined the majority in voting out Kozo Sugino, only to witness his idol play that saved him and led to Lyndsay's blindside. Day 31 marked a personal victory for Mona, winning the loved ones reward challenge.

On Day 32, tensions rose with a major fight between Mona and Tyler Habermann, but her resilience shone as she continued camp work despite exhaustion. Day 33 saw Mona strategically targeting Bei, successfully influencing the majority to vote her out. The following days brought a delicate balance of alliances and conflicts, leading to Elvis's blindside on Day 36. Mona faced tough decisions on Day 37, ultimately targeting Sir, who had a meltdown at camp. Despite her efforts, the Tanala Boys stuck together, and Mona left the game in a unanimous 4-1 decision, marking the end of her Canadian Survivor journey.

#### Voting History

**^1**  In Episode 08, Kozo used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Mona's vote against him.

## Trivia

* Mona is the first Asian-Canadian woman (along with Bei Ping) and Middle Eastern-Canadian castaway to swap tribes twice in a season.
* Mona is currently the oldest woman to swap tribes twice in a season, at 28-years-old in *Madagascar*.
* Mona is the first Middle Eastern-Canadian woman to win the loved one challenge on *Canadian Survivor*.
* Mona is the first Middle Eastern-Canadian woman to win an individual reward challenge.
* Mona is the first Middle Eastern-Canadian castaway to place 5th on *Canadian Survivor*.
	+ Mona is currently the youngest woman to place 5th, at 28-years-old in *Madagascar*.