Wednesday, October 24, 2007

"Amazing Race" Announces It's Teams for New Season!

CBS announced the 11 Teams set to compete in THE AMAZING RACE 12. The 11 Teams will travel approximately 30,000 miles, covering five countries never before visited on the Race, including Ireland, Lithuania and Croatia. The five-time Emmy Award-winning reality adventure series premieres Sunday, Nov. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

THE AMAZING RACE has won five consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.

Following are the 11 teams, listed in no particular order:

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  1. CBS announces the 11 Teams set to compete in THE AMAZING RACE 12. The 11 Teams will travel approximately 30,000 miles, covering five countries never before visited on the Race, including Ireland, Lithuania and Croatia. The five-time Emmy Award-winning reality adventure series premieres Sunday, Nov. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

    THE AMAZING RACE has won five consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.

    Following are the 11 teams, listed in no particular order:

    Name: RONALD HSU
    Occupation: VP of Sales
    Age: 58
    Hometown: Tacoma, Wash.

    Name: CHRISTINA HSU
    Occupation: Policy Analyst
    Age: 26
    Hometown: Washington, D.C. via Tacoma, Wash.

    Relationship: FATHER/DAUGHTER

    This father/daughter team is certain they can win the Race by relying on their intellect. Christina's main goal on the Race is to have her father, a self-proclaimed workaholic, stop and smell the roses for once in his life.

    Name: KYNT COTHRON (MALE)
    Occupation: Waiter/Hair Salon Receptionist
    Age: 31
    Hometown: Louisville, Ky.

    Name: VYXSIN FIALA (FEMALE)
    Occupation: Waiter/Hair Salon Receptionist
    Age: 29
    Hometown: Louisville, Ky.

    Relationship: DATING GOTHS

    Representing the "Goth" community in Louisville has embedded a strong sense of "us against the world" mentality in these two Racers. Therefore, don't look for them to fall apart when the chips are down — a trait that will undoubtedly be tested on the Race.


    Name: LORENA SEGURA
    Occupation: Bartender
    Age: 27
    Hometown: Sherman Oaks, Calif.

    Name: JASON WIDENER
    Occupation: Wedding Videographer/Actor
    Age: 33
    Hometown: Sherman Oaks, Calif.

    Relationship: DATING

    This couple met at a bar over three years ago, quickly started dating, and have been trying to figure out if they really belong together even since. Lorena is from Puerto Rico and Jason hails from Arkansas … and the cultural differences between them has often caused friction in their relationship. Both are running the Race to see if they have what it takes to withstand the pressures of traveling around the world in under 30 days.


    Name: AZARIA AZENE (BROTHER)
    Occupation: Facilities Engineer
    Age: 27

    Hometown: New Orleans

    Name: HENDEKEA AZENE (SISTER)
    Occupation: Aerospace Engineer
    Age: 23
    Hometown: Torrance, Calif.

    Relationship: BROTHER/SISTER

    This brother sister team has all the intelligence, wits and skills to win the Race. Although their personality differences could be the X factor. She describes him as confrontational and emotional, while he describes her as irrational. Both are worried that the big brother/little sister power struggle will rear its ugly head on the Race.

    Name: KATE LEWIS
    Occupation: Episcopal Clergy
    Age: 49
    Hometown: Thousand Oaks, Calif.

    Name: PAT HENDRICKSON
    Occupation: Ordained Deacon
    Age: 65
    Hometown: Thousand Oaks, Calif.

    Relationship: MARRIED MINISTERS

    These lesbian Episcopal ministers dated for seven years before tying the knot three years ago. Kate and Pat are ready for the adventure of lifetime – but don't let the collars fool you – they can play dirty too.


    Name: SHANA WALL
    Occupation: Actress
    Age: 32
    Hometown: Los Angeles

    Name: JENNIFER Mc CALL
    Occupation: Legal Assistant
    Age: 32
    Hometown: Los Angeles

    Relationship: FRIENDS

    Don't let their good looks fool you — this all-female team is ready to do whatever it takes to bring home the $1 million prize. Shana and Jennifer met six years ago and have been friends ever since. These women are both very competitive and eager to become the first all-female team to win the Race.

    Name: DONALD JEROUSEK
    Occupation: Retired


    Age: 68
    Hometown: Elkhorn, Wis.

    Name: NICOLAS FULKS
    Occupation: Pilot
    Age: 23
    Hometown: Originally from Chicago

    Relationship: GRANDFATHER/ GRANDSON

    Nicolas started his aviation career at the age of 17 at the University of Illinois and currently works as an airline pilot based out of San Juan. He describes himself as reliable, competitive and goofy. He describes his teammate as rough around the edges and not too accepting of people who go against his advice.

    Name: JENNIFER PARKER
    Occupation: Student
    Age: 23
    Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif.

    Name: NATHAN HAGSTROM
    Occupation: Volleyball coach
    Age: 24
    Hometown: Fountain Valley, Calif.

    Relationship: DATING

    This athletic couple first met in college while living together with other friends. Both admit they couldn't stand each other at first, but soon grew closer and started dating. Each will tell you that they are soul mates, yet they drive each other crazy.

    Name: RACHEL ROSALES
    Occupation: Florist/Store Owner
    Age: 23
    Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif.

    Name: TK ERWIN
    Occupation: Substitute Teacher
    Age: 22
    Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif.

    Relationship: NEWLY DATING

    This eccentric couple has only been dating for close to a year. Their mothers were friends while they were growing up in Huntington Beach, Calif., yet TK and Rachel had never really spent time together until recently. They always seem to be laughing and they're eager to put their carefree relationship to the test while dealing with the rigors of the Race.

    Name: MARIANNA RUIZ
    Occupation: Art Gallery Manager
    Age: 25
    Hometown: Miami, now residing in Los Angeles

    Name: JULIA RUIZ
    Occupation: Office Production Assistant
    Age: 26
    Hometown: Miami, now residing in Los Angeles

    Relationship: SISTERS

    These feisty sisters describe themselves as best friends and worst enemies, but they're convinced they'll make for an unbeatable team. Julia serves as the problem solver while Marianna is the athlete. Both are super competitive.

    Name: ARI BONIAS
    Occupation: Waiter
    Age: 21
    Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.

    Name: STAELLA GIANAKAKOS
    Occupation: Restaurant Manager
    Age: 23
    Hometown: Fountain Valley, Calif.

    Relationship: BEST FRIENDS

    These fun-loving friends are all about having a good time. They hope their laid back approach to the Race will result in the $1 million prize. Ari is not afraid to speak his mind, while Staella is prepared to flirt her way to the front of the pack.

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