- Was the first Survivor winner to have beaten the "Survivor curse", in that she won a car and ultimately went on to be the sole Survivor in Survivor: All Stars. In previous Survivor installments, all the contestants who had won a car ultimately failed to become the sole Survivor.
- Gave birth to her 1st child at age 31, a daughter Lucia Rose Mariano on July 4, 2009. Child's father is her husband, Rob Mariano.
- Her previous occupations while attending school included waitress, librarian assistant, swimming instructor, lifeguard and babysitter for her professor.
- Was on the Dean's list five consecutive times during college.
- Her last name "Brkich" is Croatian.
- Working as vice president of public relations/spokeswoman for Island Quest, a Conn. company offering Survivor-themed cruises. (May 2002)
- Gave birth to her 4th child at age 35, a daughter Adelina Rose Mariano on June 20, 2014 at 12:51 am. Child's father is her husband, Rob Mariano.
- Brought a journal and pen as her luxury item on "Survivor."
- Turned down Playboy, but posed for free in Stuff magazine's July 2001 issue.
- Ranked #93 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World" (2002)
- Named #73 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list.
- Gave birth to her 3rd child at age 33, a daughter Isabetta Rose Mariano on May 5, 2012. Child's father is her husband, Rob Mariano.
- Works as an administrative assistant.
- Was a cheerleader at Beaver Area High School in Pennsylvania.
- Recent graduate of Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.
- Is a graduate of Westminster College, where she earned a B.A. degree in Public Relations, minoring in Speech Communications.
- Her convertible's license plate bears the slogan "Srvivr 2".
- Is engaged to fellow Survivor All-Star Rob Mariano.
- After winning 'Survivor: All-Stars' and marrying All-star survivor, Rob Mariano, she wrote the book 'Amber's Guide For Girls: Advice on Fame, Family, Fashion and More!' and had it published.
- Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 32, a daughter Carina Rose Mariano on December 10, 2010. Child's father is her husband, Rob Mariano.
- Brkich's favorite hobbies are going out with her friends, dancing and just generally having fun. She's a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, where she was Vice President and New Member Coordinator.
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