Charles De Vera Fernandez dubbed as “Ang Raketista,” is 21 years old, a Businessman from Dagupan. He is one of the castaways in Survivor Philippines: Palau who may the receive P3,000,000 (around US$65,000), the largest ever cash prize in the history of Philippine reality game shows, and the title Pinoy Sole Survivor.

“Survivor ako sa lahat ng trials sa aking buhay. Nakapagtapos ako ng studying ko through sipag at tiyaga sa iba’t ibang raket and sa direct selling business.”

“Madaldal, malakas ang loob at makapal ang mukha.”

That’s how Charles of Dagupan city would best describe himself and he was able to make good use of those traits to achieve the things he wants in life.

At the age of 18, Charles decided to become independent and live on his own without asking support from his parents.

He has probably sold everything direct-selling business could offer – from shoes and clothes to cosmetics.

And because of his perseverance, persuasiveness and talkativeness Charles was able to finish studying at the University of Luzon in Dagupan City.

“Gusto kong ipakita sa mga kabataan na hindi sila dapat umasa sa mga magulang nila,” Charles asserted. “Tayo rin ang dapat kumilos para sa sarili natin.”

Charles said that he is a chameleon, always being able to adapt to any environment.

Find out how far this smooth-talking chameleon would go as a Castaway on Survivor Philippines Palau.

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Photo: Charles De Vera Fernandez Survivor Philippines Palau