Jean-Robert F. Bellande (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ʁɔbɛʁ bɛˈlɑ̃d]; born September 17, 1970) is an American professional poker player, reality TV contestant, and a nightclub owner and promoter.
He spent the next thirteen years of his life in an expatriate community before returning to the United States acquiring a Bachelor of Arts in marketing from Azusa Pacific University.
[2][3][4] Bellande first gained public exposure during a World Series of Poker circuit event in March 2005.
A week later, Bellande defeated John Phan to win first prize at the 2005 Winnin' o' the Green tournament, earning a further $148,000.
[12] Bellande was a contestant on Survivor: China as a member of the Fei Long Tribe, and later Hae Da Fung.