Summary
- Soda Thompson brings training, stability and strategic ability to Survivor 46.
- Survivor is taking the world by storm with a combination of strategy, survival and drama that brings with it a competitive spirit.
- Soda, a special education teacher happily married to a Brazilian man, survived a challenging upbringing with tenacity and love.
Survivor 46 contestant Sodasia (Soda) Thompson is part of the Nami tribe and has earned herself a following whose members call themselves ‘Club Soda’ – but who is this talented lady? Soda had a passion for education from a young age, using textbooks and skills as an outlet for her abusive, difficult childhood. Soda equips himself with strategic and physical prowess combined with unparalleled durability, and Thompson’s game is ready to dominate. With a keen eye for alliances, game dynamics and a knack for outwitting rivals, Soda’s course to the coveted Sole Survivor title seems inevitable.
After his 2000 debut Survivor has captivated audiences worldwide with its exciting mix of strategy, survival and drama. This ground-breaking reality show drops contestants in secluded, warm locations and challenges them to outsmart, outsmart and outlast their competitors for the $1 million grand prize. Survivor 46 introduces Soda, who shook up the survival series with relentless competitive spirit. Despite burning up the strategic game on the island of Fiji, Soda is still a force to be reckoned with outside of the game. War’s tenacity and determination ensure that he continues to excel, whether in the classroom or in the challenges of everyday life.
Soda is a special education teacher
He was initially hesitant to work with children
Soda’s academic journey began with an Advanced Regents Diploma from Bay Shore High School, followed by a year-long immersion in vocal jazz at Hofstra University (2014-2015), The Cinemaholic reported. Soda honed his skills by earning a bachelor’s degree in entertainment and media management from Purchase College, SUNY. Her professional ascension began as a programming specialist at Trail Blazer Camps in 2017 and gradually rose to the position of Recess Coordinator/Site Director. Soda moved to a special education teacher at VOICE Charter School in 2019. From July 2023, he will share his knowledge and expertise at Banyan School.
Soda is happily married to a Brazilian man
They only knew each other for six months
Soda’s walk down the aisle offers a memorable moment. talking with Entertainment WeeklySoda revealed that she once took a risk for a brighter future and tied the knot with Brazilian Danrley Silva at a young age. Although we only knew each other for six months, their leap of faith paid off handsomely. Fast forward to 2023, the couple spent six years happily together. Danrley, a Montessori teacher affiliated with Trail Blazers Camps and Save the Children US, is a pillar of Soda. A heartfelt Instagram post commemorating their Fifth Anniversary radiates love and appreciation and encapsulates their enduring bond.
Danrley, a Montessori teacher affiliated with Trail Blazers Camps and Save the Children US, is a pillar of Soda.
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Soda’s parents faced addiction and mental health issues
He grew up in a dysfunctional home
A face in a stormy environment, Soda navigates a challenging upbringing marked by family dysfunction. Raised by a guardian battling mental health issues and absent biological parents battling addiction, Soda found solace in being educated. Finding a passion for learning propelled him forward and led him to pursue “love for school,” The Cinemaholic reported. Motivated by the interaction with the children in her classroom, Soda decided to take a chance on reality TV and joined Survivor 46 as losers. Soda’s upbringing fueled his pursuit of education, empathy for children, and diverse interests, making him a resilient and well-rounded individual.
Source: The Cinemaholic, Entertainment Weekly, Sodasia Thompson/Instagram
Survivor
airs Wednesdays at 8pm ET on CBS and the following day on Paramount Plus.
Survivor
In this long-running reality competition show, sixteen people are divided into two tribes and must survive in different rural areas. Each week they compete in challenges for resources, luxuries or immunity – and each week their teammates vote one person off to lose their chance to be the sole survivor.