THE PHYSICALITY OF THE RACE TAKES ITS TOLL ON ONE OF THE RACER'S HEALTH,
WHILE ANOTHER TEAM SUFFERS AN EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWN THAT THREATENS TO RUIN
THEIR PERFORMANCE, ON "THE AMAZING RACE 12," AT A SPECIAL EAST
COAST TIME, SUNDAY, JAN. 6, 8:30-9:30 PM, ET; 8:00-9:00 PM, PT ON THE CBS
TELEVISION NETWORK
"I Just Hope He Doesn't Croak on Us" - One Racer can't
perform at a Roadblock due to physical exhaustion, while another Racer
blows a gasket when their taxi driver drops them off at the wrong
location, on THE AMAZING RACE 12, at a special East Coast time Sunday,
Jan. 6 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network. The West Coast
broadcast of THE AMAZING RACE will air at its regular scheduled time
(8:00-9:00 PM, PT).
Following are the 11 teams, listed in no particular order:
Name:
RONALD HSU
Occupation:
VP of Sales
Age:
58
Hometown:
Tacoma,
Washington
Name:
CHRISTINA HSU
Occupation:
Policy Analyst
Age:
26
Hometown:
Washington
,
D.C.
via
Tacoma,
Washington
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) (ELIMINATED 12/30)
Occupation:
Waiter/Hair Salon Receptionist
Age:
31
Hometown:
Louisville
,
Kentucky
Name:
VYXSIN FIALA (FEMALE)
Occupation:
Waiter/Hair Salon Receptionist
Age:
29
Hometown:
Louisville,
Kentucky
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
(ELIMINATED 11/25)
Occupation:
Bartender
Age:
27
Hometown:
Sherman
Oaks,
California
Name:
JASON WIDENER
Occupation:
Wedding Videographer/Actor
Age:
33
Hometown:
Sherman
Oaks,
California
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) (ELIMINATED
12/9)
Occupation:
Facilities Engineer
Age:
27
Hometown:
New Orleans
Name:
HENDEKEA AZENE (SISTER)
Occupation:
Aerospace Engineer
Age:
23
Hometown:
Torrance,
California
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
(ELIMINATED 11/11)
Occupation:
Episcopal Clergy
Age:
49
Hometown:
Thousand Oaks,
California
Name:
PAT HENDRICKSON
Occupation:
Ordained Deacon
Age:
65
Hometown:
Thousand Oaks,
California
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 (ELIMINATED 12/2)
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,
Wisconsin
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,
California
Name: NATHAN HAGSTROM
Occupation:
Volleyball coach
Age:
24
Hometown:
Fountain Valley,
California
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, California, 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 (ELIMINATED 11/18)
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 (ELIMINATED 11/4)
Occupation:
Waiter
Age:
21
Hometown:
Long Beach,
California
Name:
STAELLA GIANAKAKOS
Occupation:
Restaurant Manager
Age:
23
Hometown:
Fountain Valley,
California
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.
THE AMAZING
RACE 12 will send 11 teams — each comprised of two people who have a
pre-existing relationship with one another — on a trek around the world
for approximately 30 days. At every destination, each couple will
have to compete in a series of challenges — some mental and some
physical — and only when the tasks have been completed will they learn
their next destination. Couples who are farthest behind will
gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to
arrive at the final destination winning $1 million.
Jerry
Bruckheimer, Bertram van Munster, Jonathan Littman and Hayma Screech
Washington are the executive producers for Bruckheimer Television and
Earthview Inc. in association with ABC Television Studio and Amazing Race
Productions. THE AMAZING RACE was created by Bertram van Munster and
Elise Doganieri.
Source:
CBS Press Release
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