[Dade]

Yau-man Chan - Biography

Originally from Malaysian Borneo, Yau-Man Chan attended All Saints Secondary School in Kota Kinabalu. He moved to the United States where he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Chan is the Director of Information Systems for the College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. In this position, he manages and runs the information systems infrastructure for administrative, research and teaching units of the college. This includes setting up networks, computers and managing business database systems. He previously worked designing electronic circuits for scientific instruments to collect data. He's also been a housepainter, cook and dishwasher.

Chan enjoys playing table tennis, bicycling, woodworking and reading. He is a member of the USA Table Tennis Association. He describes himself as intellectual and contemplative. He considers himself a natural leader, a good organizer, very skilled with his hands, very resourceful and feels he possesses a keen intellect.

Chan has been married to his wife, Jennifer, for 23 years. They have two children, Penelope and Ione. They also have a dog, Tucker and two rabbits, Ruby and Cupid. Chan's birth date is August 26, 1952.

Favorites

Colors
Sky blue

Scents
Rose, lavender

Flowers
Rose

Board Games
No favorite

Video Games
Atari classics, Ms. Pac-Man

Sports to Play
Table tennis

Sports Teams
No favorite

Outdoor Activities
Touring

TV Shows
News, 60 Minutes

Movies
Three Days of the Condor, Anne of the Thousand Days

Music
Classical

Magazines
The Economist

Books/Authors
The Reason Driven Life by Robert Price

Cereals
No favorite

Fruits
Apple

Snack Foods
Shrimp chips

Cookies
Chocolate chocolate chip

Candy Bars
M&M's

Alcoholic Drinks
White wine--Gewertzraminer

Non-alcoholic
Café latte

[kayo]

This guy is going 1st or 2nd, no doubt. And his favorite snack is shrimp chips???? Ugh.

[redtootsiepop]

mmmm shrimp chips & Gewertzraminer a perfect match.

[Cajunboiler]

Remember Billy from last season? Well, it seems from what we are shown on the show that Yau-man is nothing like Billy. He's just using his mind and his knowledge to get himself further. He seems to be very knowledgeable and if he can form alliances, he can go far.

[Talker]

annoying

[Katydidit]

So far I think he's just so cute! It's lucky for him that he ended up on the losing team. They need him there, big time.

[Marty]

Hey is is good to have around .... if just for the silliness.

[Cajunboiler]

Maybe Yau-man is a bigger threat than perceived. I believe he is the only one who even thought about the idol on exile... or at least he is the only one they showed.

[Cajunboiler]

I'm liking Yau more and more every episode.

[Marty]

What a goof ball. He is like a little keebler elf.

[Scuba]

but do you think he'll really give the idol to earl if he needs it?!
died laughing when he made his new immunity idol!

[Ivy]

I hope his little fake idols wreak havoc! hee heeee! I loved it during the reward challenge, Yau didn't look all that secure when it came time for him to throw -- Mookie, and some others from the other tribe were making fun of him... the BANG -- he hits the target! I know -- editing editing-- but the looks on those other guys faces was priceless!
Go Yau!

[Realityfan]

I'm having trouble figuring out why Boo said Yau was obviously the weakest when he was the ONLY one on their tribe to hit the target. And the other week he was the ONLY one on his tribe to knock his opponent off that muddy platform. I think he's a lot stronger then he appears.

[Cajunboiler]

"There's so many immunity idols running around."

lol, he really is a goofball. I hope he goes much further to final 3. The only one who would believe the fake immunity idol would be Boo. lol

[Talker]

Still annoying I had to take a shower after watching him lust all over that II. And of course he was the only one on his tribe to knock someone off he was fighting a girl

As for the fake II not very smart to use the paint that is there in the camp. DUH!!

I hope it bites him in the rear

[Katydidit]

I like him. I really like him.

He reminds me of the once-good side of Gollum.
Knows a lot.
Good eye.
Just needs a chance.

Found a Precious.
Willing to share.
Hey, faking it is always worth a try.

[Blackcat3]

I agree Katy, I'm starting to really like him, I hope he makes it far!

[Pixx]

And of course he was the only one on his tribe to knock someone off he was fighting a girl


It doesn't matter who he was paired against - they were shooting at targets -- he was the only one from his team to hit the target -- period.

[Blackcat3]

And of course he was the only one on his tribe to knock someone off he was fighting a girl

So are you saying a girl couldnt beat a guy?

[Marty]

This guy has hidden talents. He won the immunity for his team.