Meet the Cast of 'Survivor: Cagayan'

Survivor is returning to the Cagayan province in the Philippines for its 28th season with the theme: "Brawn vs. Brains vs. Beauty."  This season, 18 contestants will be divided up into three tribes based on their distinguishing qualities, which will test whether or not personal attributes impact certain parts of the game. Click through the gallery to meet the new castaways!  The two-hour season premiere of Survivor airs Wednesday, February 26 at 8 pm ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Age: 21

Tribe Designation: Beauty Tribe

Occupation: Student

Current Residence:  Addison, Ill.

Personal Claim to Fame:  Studying abroad in Ireland and visiting eight different countries while I was there.  It made me more independent, adventurous, and responsible.

Age: 27

Tribe Designation: Beauty Tribe

Current Residence: Philadelphia, Penn.

Occupation: Social Worker

Do You Consider Yourself a Brain, a Beauty or a Brawn? I would consider myself the package deal. I’m very easy on the eyes (beauty). I’m college educated, have common sense, am very socially aware and have street smarts (brains). Plus, I consider myself to be physically fit; I’m a natural born runner (brawn). So I’m a three for one kind of deal.

Age: 46

Tribe Designation: Brawn Tribe

Current Residence: Newark, N.J.

Occupation: Former NBA All-Star

Personal Claim to Fame: Playing 18 years in the NBA. (Played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets).

Age: 31

Tribe Designation: Brains Tribe

Current Residence: Chicago, Ill.

Occupation: Nuclear Engineer

Why You Think You’ll "Survive" SURVIVOR:  I’m very analytical so I’m good at breaking down/solving a problem and I’m also really good at getting people motivated and helping them achieve a goal.

Age: 29

Tribe Designation: Brawn Tribe

Current Residence: Newport Beach, Calif.

Occupation: Martial Arts Instructor

Inspiration in Life:My parents. They taught me the meaning of hard work and commitment.

Age: 21

Tribe Designation: Beauty Tribe

Current Residence: San Jose, Calif.

Occupation: Ex-NFL Cheerleader

Pet Peeves: Slow drivers, guys leaving the toilet seat up, when people fish for compliments, terrible pickup lines.

Age: 29

Tribe Designation: Brawn Tribe

Current Residence: Kokomo, Ind.

Occupation: Hairstylist

Do You Consider Yourself a Brain, a Beauty or a Brawn?  I own a salon so I'm around beauty all day, I'm a smart ass so that's where I'm considered a brain, and I’m feisty and strong so ultimately, I think I'm a Brawn.

Age: 45

Tribe Designation: Brains Tribe

Current Residence: Plantation, Fla.

Occupation: President, Miami Marlins

Inspiration in Life: My grandfather, who taught me how to both make money and be charitable.

Age: 27

Tribe Designation: Brains Tribe

Current Residence: Santa Monica, California.

Occupation: Pro Poker Player

3 Words to Describe You:  Competitive, ambitious and confident.

Age: 22

Tribe Designation: Beauty Tribe

Current Residence: Campbellsville, Kentucky

Occupation: Miss Kentucky Teen USA

Hobbies: Traveling, hunting and pageants.

Age: 34

Tribe Designation: Beauty Tribe

Current Residence: Dobson, N.C.

Occupation: Male Model

Personal Claim to Fame: Buying my first house on my own.

Age: 34

Tribe Designation: Beauty Tribe

Current Residence: Boston, Mass.

Occupation: Horse Trainer

3 Words to Describe You:  Competitive, creative and witty.

Age: 41

Tribe Designation: Brains Tribe

Current Residence: Tehachapi, Calif.

Occupation: Attorney

Personal Claim to Fame: My daughter, putting myself through law school while working full-time, and winning $1.2 million in my first trial with no court experience.

Age: 37

Tribe Designation: Brains Tribe

Current Residence: St. Louis, Mo.

Occupation: Accountant

3 Words to Describe You:  Competitive, spiritual and "jack-of-all-trades."

Age: 29

Tribe Designation: Brawn Tribe

Current Residence: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Occupation: Police Officer

Inspiration in Life: My mother is amazing. She is the most unselfish person I know. Such a hard worker, and so supportive. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be here.

Age: 39

Tribe Designation: Brawn Tribe

Current Residence: Jersey City, N.J.

Occupation: Police Officer

Hobbies: Jet skiing, playing pool, and surfing the web.

Age: 48

Tribe Designation: Brawn Tribe

Current Residence: Needham, Mass.

Occupation: Pilates Trainer

Personal Claim to Fame: My children

Age: 21

Tribe Designation: Brains Tribe

Current Residence: Chicago, Ill.

Occupation: Economics Student at the University of Chicago

Hobbies: Chess, ultimate frisbee, and partying.