Nico Hinis

Nico Hinis
Contestant Profile
Born	February 14, 1963 (1963-02-14)
Hometown	Parkhurst, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Occupation	Restauranteur
Survivor Career
Version	South Africa
Tribe(s)	Aguila
Finish	8/14
Challenge Wins	8
Votes Against	5
Days Lasted	16/29

Nico Hinis is a contestant from Survivor South Africa: Panama.

Nico's behavior would occasionally annoy his tribemates, an issue which was only exasperated by a surprise vote after Jude Wilken's quit left him with a penalty vote for one tribal. Despite being spared after Danielle Vukic briefly joined their tribe, one last immunity loss before the merge led to the remaining members of Aguila unanimously voting him out.

Profile

Retrieved from mnet.co.za

“

You got to throw away a winning hand to win at a losing hand

”

Age: 43
Star sign: Aquarius
Residence: Parkhurst, Johannesburg
Occupation: Restauranteur
Nico is an eccentric restaurant owner and chef with a penchant for espressos and cigarettes; he's also a bit of a prankster with a temperamental streak.
What you should know about him: Nico is eccentric and unconventional but a great family man. He smokes like a chimney and is an excellent chef that loves his luxuries.
Describes himself as: Deliriously happy, confident, helpful and a bit of a prankster.
Worst qualities: 'I'm temperamental and get sulky if things don't go my way.'
Why will you win Survivor? "I will treat it like a poker game, you got to throw away a winning hand to win at a losing hand. You've got to be a step ahead and lie low. The one who's talking is not listening."
Why did you enter Survivor? 'I'm only home one night a week - a Tuesday - and I've followed 'Survivor' for many years - I find the challenges and isolation interesting, but most importantly, that the jury pick the winner, so just when you thought you had an ally they can turn their back on you.'
What are the comforts you'll miss the most? 'My toilet! It's a comfortable environment - sandblasted door, TV... I have an ashtray and cigarettes, toilet paper holder the width of an espresso cup, a skylight to know time of day and a telephone. I have a rack with Playboy magazines. I'll miss it a lot.'
If you win, what would you do with a million rand? 'It's been spent already -Tracy at Porsche SA will get me one with OPM (Other People's Money) - I'll spend it on a Porsche GT3.'

Survivor South Africa

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• Challenge History
• Voting History

Episode	Tribe Affiliation	Challenge	Challenge Type	Sit-Out?	Result
1	Aguila	Race to Black Pearl Island	Reward	No	Won
		Lock Step	Immunity	No	Won
2		Reverse Sumo	Reward	No	Won
		Cannon Carry	Immunity	No	Lost
3		The Stake	Reward	Yes	Won
		The Swing	Immunity	No	Lost
4		Getting Tanked	Immunity	No	Won
5		A Numbers Game	Reward	No	Won
		The Graveyard	Immunity	No	Won
6		The Evil Circle	Reward	No	Won
		Dive Masters	Immunity	Yes	Lost
7		The Stick	Reward	No	Lost
		The Mast	Immunity	No	Lost
Voted Out, Day 16

Episode	Nico's Votes	Voted Against Nico
1	Aguila Tribe Immune
2	Sam	-
3	Mock Vote1
4	Aguila Tribe Immune
5	Aguila Tribe Immune
6	Danielle	Danielle, Penalty1
7	Brigitte	Brigitte, Mzi, Vanessa
Voted Out, Day 16

^1 In Episode 3, Aguila was subjected to a mock Tribal Council where the player who received the most votes would receive one vote at their next Tribal Council. Nico received the most votes and the penalty was applied at his next Tribal Council.

Post-Survivor

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Trivia

• Nico is the oldest member of Aguila.
• Nico is the only man in Survivor South Africa to receive a penalty vote.