Teeny Chirichillo
Writer
Teeny Chirichillo is a 24 year old freelance writer from Asbury Park, New Jersey, and was a finalist on Survivor 47.
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What I Learned About Masculinity From Shirtless Trans Guys on the Internet
The emotional toll of taping Survivor was nothing compared to the experience of being transmasculine online.
Jan 22, 2026
In College, I Wondered Why I Was Such a Disappointing Girlfriend—Turns Out It’s Because I Was a Boy
How I finally went from lesbian hookup to boyfriend.
Jun 10, 2025
Outwitted, Outplayed, Finally Out: How the Chaos of ‘Survivor’ Led Me to the Clarity of Being Trans
Teeny Chirichillo won fans’ hearts on Survivor 47 and simultaneously sparked mass-conversation about his gender identity. Now, Teeny is ready to step fully into the spotlight as a trans man.
Apr 9, 2025