Born on December 29, 1973 and hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Michael "Mikey B" Bortone is an aspiring writer and actor who is currently studying at the Actors Circle Theater. He previously owned a chimney and masonry company and also managed a bar/restaurant. He was educated at the Maine Central Institute and Northeastern University in Boston. As a model, he appeared in commercials for Levi's, American Express and Progressive Auto.
While not working, Mikey B enjoys traveling, playing sports and watching movies. He regularly engages in activities such as running, basketball and softball. Describing himself as resilient, available and easy-going, he is proud of completing screenplays and producing a short film. Mikey B currently resides in Los Angeles, California with his pit bull.
Mikey B is one of ten fans competing against the Survivor favorites on its sixteenth installment, Survivor: Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites.
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