Dee Valladares
Personality • Entrepreneur
Birth Date: October 2, 1996
Age: 29 years old
Birth Place: Havana, Cuba
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Dee Valladares is the winner of "Survivor 45," making history as the first Cuban-born contestant to claim the title of Sole Survivor. Born in Havana and raised in Hialeah, Florida, she currently resides in Miami. At the time of her victory, she was 27 years old and working as an entrepreneur, having founded her own backpack company, Wanaroam, driven by her passion for travel.
In "Survivor 45," Dee was a member of the dominant Reba alliance, which included Austin Li Coon, Drew Basile, and Julie Alley. Her gameplay was marked by strategic acumen and bold moves, such as advising Julie to play her immunity idol without informing her showmance partner, Austin, and orchestrating the blindside of Drew. These decisions showcased her ability to navigate complex social dynamics and solidified her position in the game.
At the Final Tribal Council, Dee's compelling argument about her strategic maneuvers and social gameplay earned her a 5–3–0 jury vote victory over Austin and Jake O'Kane.
Following her win, Dee has remained engaged with the "Survivor" community and returned for "Survivor 50: In The Hands Of The Fans," a milestone season featuring 24 returning all-star contestants.
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‘Big Brother 28’: Dee Valladares Says Having the Other Icons in the Game Made Hers Harder
‘Big Brother 28’ Week 11: Who Made it Through to Final 3?
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‘Big Brother 28’: Rick Devens Weighs His Final Two Options — Will He Cut Dee?
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‘Big Brother 28’: Yash Patel Shares He Had to Play the Game ‘With His Hands Tied’ After Bribe Deal
‘Big Brother 28’ Week 10: Drew Seels the Fate of Two Houseguests
‘Big Brother 28’ Week 9: Which Icon Left for Jury?
‘Big Brother 28’ Week 8: Who Is the First Jury Member?
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‘Big Brother’ Live Feeds Erupt in Chaos Over Near Plane Crash — Fans React
‘Big Brother 28’ Week 7: A Vote Betrayal Led to Another Shocking Eviction
‘Big Brother 28’ Week 6: A Shocking Blockbuster Win Sends Another Houseguest Home
‘Big Brother 28’ Week 5: Who From The Toolshed Alliance Went Home?
‘Big Brother 28’ Week 4: Find Out Who Went Home In the First Blindside of the Season
‘Big Brother 28’: Second ‘Survivor’ Contestant Added to Cast
Two ‘Survivor’ Players Reportedly Joining ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Cast
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‘Survivor 50’: Dee Reveals Jonathan Deleted Scene That Caused Her Fight With Coach
Are ‘Survivor’ Season 45’s Dee Valladares & Austin Li Coon Still Together?
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‘Survivor 50’ Cast Reveals Why They Deserve to Play Again
‘Survivor 50’ Reveals Player Injury in Season Premiere
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‘Survivor 50′ Trailer & ’49’ Players Revealed: Billie Eilish & More Stars to Appear (VIDEO)
‘The Challenge’ Season 41: Premiere Date & Cast Details Revealed
‘Survivor’ 45 Final 5 Reveals Deleted Scenes They Wish Made It In
‘Survivor’ 45 Is the Best Season of the New Era
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‘Survivor’ 45 Winner Dee Valladares Reveals Pre-Jury Pitch Talk She Had With Austin Li Coon
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