Bio
Mark Caruso is an American retired NYPD detective who was a contestant on the 23rd season of the reality competition Survivor (Survivor: South Pacific), in 2011.
Survivor Q&A
Current residence
Forest Hills, New York
Occupation
Retired NYPD Detective
Personal claim to fame
I was a NYCPD Morgue Detective for 20 years and I retired with honors from the mayor and police commissioner.
Inspiration in life
My deceased Aunt Mary, who brought us to her home, raised us and gave us a great life.
Hobbies
Gym and all that goes with it, spending as much time in the sun as I can and meeting new people/making new friends.
Pet peeves
Know-it-alls and people with "I am better than you" attitudes.
3 words to describe you
Funny, sarcastic and lovable.
Survivor contestant you are most like
I haven't seen anyone like me.
Reason for being on Survivor
I want to experience being stripped of life's luxuries that we all take for granted and survive with the bare essentials.
Why you think you'll "survive" Survivor
I am attentive and caring and have listening skills that can be supportive to my team and others. I love to work hard and have proven throughout my life that I will be a leader.
Why you think you will be the sole Survivor
People tend to like me because I am an honest person even though I am sarcastic and an "in your face" man. I am considered a real person heart, mind and soul.