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‘Survivor: South Pacific’ Pre-Game Interview: Edna Ma

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Name: Edna Ma

Age: 35

Current Residence: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Anesthesiologist

Tribe: Upolu

Gordon Holmes: It says here that one of your pet peeves is liars. You may be in for a rude awakening over the next 39 days.
Edna Ma: (Laughs) Yeah, that’s one of my big pet peeves, and yet here I am.
Holmes: Are you going to be a liar yourself?
Ma: Being deceptive is going to be very difficult for me because I don’t lie very well. My eyes tend to dart when I’m lying. So, I’ll try to be honest.

Holmes: Edna, if I may be so bold, you’re quite lovely.
Ma: (Laughs) You’re generous.
Holmes: Don’t sell yourself short. But what I was getting at is would you use your looks to get ahead in the game?
Ma: I don’t have my wedding band on right now, but I am married. I don’t intend on using flirtatious ways. I think I can connect well with men without using the sexual aspect of it. Also, I think I mix well with women, so I think that’ll be a good balance.

Holmes: Any plans for the million dollars?
Ma: I’m going to use that to invest in my start-up company.

Holmes: You’re a big fan of Oprah?
Ma: Yeah!
Holmes: Why is she an inspiration to you?
Ma: I take Oprah as inspiration because she went through a lot of hardships. She has been through physical and sexual abuse, psychological abuse and she was able to use that as strengths in her life. I don’t think of her career as ending, she’s just moving onto a different chapter in her life.
Holmes: Just like you, “Survivor” girl.
Ma: Yes! Just like I’m here on “Survivor” island. Hopefully this will be a springboard to something else wonderful.

“Survivor: South Pacific” premieres Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

More “Survivor” Fun: XFINITY TV sent Gordon Holmes into the heart of the South Pacific to get a first-hand look at the filming of the latest edition of “Survivor.” Be sure to check back for exclusive interviews with the returning All-Stars and host Jeff Probst, behind-the-scenes photos, and Gordon’s personal (and injury-filled) account of what it’s like to compete in an actual immunity challenge.

Any Questions about “Survivor: South Pacific”? Drop me a line on Twitter: @gordonholmes

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