Kozo Sugino

**Kozo Sugino** was a castaway from *Canadian Survivor: Madagascar*.

## Profile

**NAME:** Kozo Sugino (23)

**CURRENT RESIDENCE:** Shawinigan, Quebec

**OCCUPATION:** Bartender

**HOBBIES:** Binge-watching boxed sets, meditation, drinking.

**PET PEEVES:** Unwanted visitors and smudged lenses.

**4 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOU:** Entertaining, friendly, stingy, unstable.

**FAMILY/FRIENDS:**

* **PARTNER:** Marlon Kirk Fox, 22 (dating since 2007)
* **PARENTS:** Sakiko Sugino (née Omata), 44 and Hisaichi Sugino, 56
* **FRIENDS:** Anna Elliott O'Gallagher, 25; Hugh Hayden Murray, 19 and Ethan Sonny Perez, 21
* **SIBLINGS:** One brother. Takeharu Sugino, 25

## Survivor

### *Madagascar*

On *Canadian Survivor: Madagascar*, Kozo was a member of the Tanala tribe. From Day 1, Kozo showcased his competitive edge by winning the first Immunity challenge, establishing himself as a strong contender. Early alliances played a crucial role as he formed the Tanala Alliance with Mona Ehsani and Sir Inoussa on Day 2, setting the stage for his strategic foundation.

The formation of the Tanala Affiliates alliance with Tyler Habermann and Vince van Oers on Day 5 marked a pivotal moment, emphasizing Kozo's ability to build strong alliances. Despite challenges, including the departure of Mona from the Tanala Alliance, Kozo's strategic acumen came to the forefront. Day 10 brought a tribe swap, and Kozo's alliance faced shifting dynamics. Strategic maneuvering on Day 15 showcased Kozo's adaptability, as he navigated a tied vote scenario to eliminate Lolita Reynolds with strategic precision.

Exile Island presented both challenges and opportunities for Kozo. Despite an unsuccessful idol hunt, Day 21 saw Tyler playing an idol to save Kozo, solidifying trust within the alliance. Kozo's strategic resilience continued with the acquisition of a Hidden Immunity Idol on Day 22, a move that went undetected by others. Facing multiple attempts to vote him out, including on Day 27 and Day 33, Kozo skillfully utilized his idols to negate votes and orchestrate blindsides. Winning his first individual immunity on Day 38 showcased his well-rounded Survivor skills.

At Final Tribal Council, Kozo received two crucial votes from Mona and Lyndsay Kingston, reflecting his strategic gameplay and social connections. Despite this, Sir secured three votes, ultimately becoming the Sole Survivor. Kozo's journey encapsulated strategic brilliance, resilience, and key idol plays, earning him the runner-up position in a highly competitive season of Canadian Survivor.

#### Voting History

**^1**  In Episode 4, the vote ended a 3-3-1 tie between Lolita and Sir. In the revote, Oksana has to change her vote and she votes out Lolita.
**^2** In Episode 06, Tyler used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating 2 votes against Kozo.
**^3** In Episode 08, Kozo used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating 6 votes against himself.

## Trivia

* Kozo holds the record for the longest time between winning immunity and using said immunity. He won immunity on Day 1, and then used it on Day 6, when Tanala went to their first Tribal Council.
* Kozo is the first Queer man to win Final Immunity Challenge in *Canadian Survivor*.
	+ Kozo is currently the youngest man to win the Final Immunity Challenge, at 23-years-old in *Madagascar*.
* Kozo is currently the youngest castaway to place 2nd, at 23-years-old on *Madagascar*.