As the 20 new castaways prove whether age is really just a number, they will rough it out in Nicaragua, where they will be divided into two tribes based on birthdays: The Espada Tribe for individuals 40 and older and the La Flor Tribe for those 30 and younger.
So is wisdom or vitality more important when trying to survive in a land of harsh conditions, roaming wildlife and smoldering volcanoes? Get to know the tribes below before they duke it out on Survivor: Nicaragua, which premieres on a new night, Wednesday, Sept. 15 (8 p.m. ET) on CBS. --Alison Schwartz
ESPADA:
Jill Behm
Age: 43
Current Residence: Erie, Pa.
Occupation: ER Doctor
Jane Bright
Age: 56
Current Residence: Jackson Springs, N.C.
Occupation: Dog Trainer
Tyrone Davis
Age: 42
Current Residence: Inglewood, Calif.
Occupation: Fire Captain
Wendy DeSmidt-Kohloff
Age: 48
Current Residence: Fromberg, Mont.
Occupation: Goat Rancher
Holly Hoffman
Age: 44
Current Residence: Eureka, S.D.
Occupation: Swim Coach
Jimmy Johnson
Age: 67
Current Residence: Islamorada, Fla.
Occupation: Sports Broadcaster
Dan Lembo
Age: 63
Current Residence: Watermill, N.Y.
Occupation: Real Estate Executive
Marty Piombo
Age: 48
Current Residence: Mill Valley, Calif.
Occupation: Technology Executive
Yve Rojas
Age: 41
Current Residence: Kansas City, Mo.
Occupation: Homemaker
James 'Jimmy T' Tarantino
Age: 48
Current Residence: Gloucester, Mass.
Occupation: Fisherman
LA FLOR:
Jud Birza
Age: 21
Current Residence: Venice, Calif.
Occupation: Student
Kelly Bruno
Age: 26
Current Residence: Durham, N.C.
Occupation: Medical Student
Shannon Elkins
Age: 30
Current Residence: Lafayette, La.
Occupation: Pest Control Co. Owner
Ben 'Benry' Henry
Age: 24
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Club Promoter
Matthew 'Sash' Lenahan
Age: 30
Current Residence: New York, N.Y.
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Brenda Lowe
Age: 27
Current Residence: Miami, Fla.
Occupation: Paddleboard Co. Owner
NaOnka Mixon
Age: 27
CCurrent Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Physical Education Teacher
Chase Rice
Age: 24
Current Residence: Fairview, N.C.
Occupation: Pro Race Car Jackman
Kelly Shinn
Age: 20
Current Residence: Mesa, Ariz.
Occupation: Nursing Student
Alina Wilson
Age: 23
Current Residence: Downey, Calif.
Occupation: Art Student
