Rob Mariano

Robert Carlo Mariano, also known as Boston Rob, is an American television personality and actor. Born on December 25, 1975, in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, he was raised in Canton, Massachusetts. Mariano is best known for his appearances on the CBS reality show Survivor. He first competed in the show's fourth season, Survivor: Marquesas, finishing in tenth place. He then became the runner-up in the show's eighth season, Survivor: All-Stars, where he met his eventual wife, Amber Brkich. Mariano returned to win Survivor: Redemption Island in its 22nd season, making him the first contestant to play five times. He also appeared as a mentor in Survivor: Island of the Idols and competed on The Amazing Race twice alongside his wife.