Who is Natalie Hotz from Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2?
Natalie Hotz, also known as ‘Player 075’, is one of the standout contestants on Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2, who also competed in the Miss Kansas USA pageant. Natalie, who is 23 years old as of 2025, is a sign language interpreter, currently living in Kansas City. Her first language was sign language since she grew up alongside her parents, who were deaf, and she had to overemphasize certain emotions for her parents to understand.
How old is Natalie Hotz?
Natalie Hotz was born on January 1, 2002, in Topeka, Kansas, making her 23 years old as of 2025. She always celebrates her birthday on January 1 every year, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Personal Information Summary
| Real Name | Natalie Hotz |
| Gender Identity | Female |
| Date of Birth | January 1, 2002 |
| Age | 23 years old as of 2025. |
| Birth Place | Topeka, Kansas, |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White American |
| Net Worth | Not publicly estimated |
| Occupation | Sign language interpreter |
| Reality TV Appearance | Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 (Netflix, 2025) |
| Social Media | |
| Notable Achievements | Miss Topeka, KS, USA 2023 |
Early Life and Education
Born on January 1, 2002, in Topeka, Kansas, Natalie is of white ethnicity and was raised by hearing-impaired parents. She grew up with her first language being the American Sign Language. She is a proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), clearly stating, “When I was young, I just really remember things and pictures and memories with no sound. I had to overly express certain emotions for my parents to understand me. And not because those emotions were towards them, it was because of me moving my body, signing, I will overly express something.”
From there, she gradually developed a passion to ensure that the hearing and the hearing-impaired can communicate with one another, resulting in her evolving into a Sign Language Interpreter. As per her LinkedIn, Natalie is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in Hooksett, New Hampshire, where she is set to graduate in June 2026.
| Parent’s name | Father: Information currently unavailable Mother: Information currently unavailable |
| Siblings | Information currently unavailable |
Is Natalie Hotz Married?
Hotz has not publicly shared her marital status, and no verified sources confirm whether she is married. She has kept her personal life relatively private, and most available sources focus on her gameplay, professional background as a sign language interpreter.
| Relationship Status | Information not available |
| Partner | Information not available |
| Children | Information not available |
What does Natalie Hotz do to earn a living?
Hotz earns a living from working as a sign language interpreter. Her work as a sign language interpreter involves facilitating conversations in educational, medical, and public settings, ensuring that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals can fully participate in daily life.
Natalie Hotz Career Background
Hotz began her career in September 2021 at the Education Service Center, where she worked as an educational sign language interpreter. She held this position until October 2023, when she exited the organization and transitioned to Maxim Healthcare Staffing. Natalie worked there for around 9 months before taking a brief break and then joining Quantum Resource Professionals on a contract basis in October 2024, where she still serves to this day.
Natalie Hotz’s Peagentry Career
Beyond his professional career as a sign language interpreter, Natalie is also a beauty queen who has been participating in pageants for a few years now. She holds the title of Miss Topeka, Kansas, under the banner of the Miss ICT Pageant in 2023. Natalie had also tried to win the title once again in 2024, but didn’t get enough votes to win the title.
Natalie Hotz, Squid Game: The Challenge’ Season 2
Hortz was delighted to share the good news with her Instagram followers about her participation in Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2. She captioned, “Player 075 has entered the game 🦑I am so honored to be part of this experience now let’s see what’s in store for me this season…Round 1 starts Nov 4th. Tune in!đź«Ł.” Natalie Hotz entered the competition with a deliberate low-profile approach, aiming to avoid early attention and becoming a target. Her strategy shifted dramatically during the “Russian Doll test”, when fellow contestant Isaiah Brooks (Player 410) received a treat and chose to share it with the group. Natalie openly criticized his generosity, stating she found his kindness “a little fake.”
While this made her stand out as a bold and unapologetic competitor, it also isolated her from others. Her bluntness and self-focused gameplay also drew mixed reactions, with some viewing her as pragmatic and others as cold. Ultimately, her refusal to build alliances or soften her stance contributed to her downfall, as the social dynamics of the game began to work against her. She has remained relatively private, but her time on Squid Game: The Challenge left a lasting impression.
All you need to know about “Squid Game: The Challenge’ Season 2”
Squid Game: The Challenge is returning for another high-stakes outing on Netflix, with the second season now available to watch on the streamer. The season contains 9 episodes; the First four premiered on November 4, 2025, then four more episodes premiered on November 11, 2025, and the season finale will premiere on November 18, 2025. Inspired by the original scripted series, this season will once more feature 456 contestants who will all compete for a life-changing $4.56 million prize, the largest single prize in reality TV history. The season introduces a mix of returning and new games. Familiar challenges like Red Light, Green Light, Marbles, and Mingle return, while new additions such as Slides and Ladders, Six-Legged Pentathlon, and The Count make the competition even more interesting because of their complexity. Each game is designed to test different aspects of the contestants’ abilities, whether it’s trust, logic, teamwork, or deception.
Season 2 was filmed in the United Kingdom, using elaborate sets that replicate the surreal and colorful aesthetic of the original Squid Game. It features a diverse cast of 456 players from across the globe, including the U.S., UK, Ireland, and beyond, each identified by a number and with a story of their own. The contestants’ age range from 21 to 77, with expertise ranging from creators, nurses, athletes, an NFL cheerleader, poker champions, bartenders, four family duos, and even Robert Pattinson’s stunt double in Twilight. With each player facing elimination at every turn, players must master alliances, adaptability, and emotional control to survive in the game. Some of the notable contestants include;
- Sydney Belle, player 016
- Michael Mroz, Player 089
- Perla Figuereo, player 072
- Mark Levy, Player 100
- August Schroeder, Player 111
- Jonti Crisp, Player 118
- Viper Glanton, Player 152
- Austin Carpenter, Player 153
- Jeffrey Figuereo, Player 283
- Samantha Chan, Player 352
How Tall is Natalie Hotz?
Natalie is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall
Natalie Hotz Net Worth
Hotz has not publicly disclosed her net worth or shared financial details following her appearance on Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2.
Social Media
Natalie Hotz is gaining popularity on social media, where she uses her platforms to share behind-the-scenes thoughts, reactions to the show, and playful commentary on her “villain arc.” Her posts often include hashtags like #Player075, #SquidGameTheChallenge, and #VillainEra. You can follow her on her Instagram account @nataliehotzz, where she has over 2.1k followers, and TikTok @nataliehotzz, where she has over 1.3k followers.