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9 Jan 2008

FOUR TEAMS PUT THEIR RACING SKILLS TO THE TEST FOR A CHANCE AT A SPOT
IN THE FINAL THREE OF "THE AMAZING RACE 12," SUNDAY, JAN. 13 ON THE
CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

"Sorry, Guys, 'I'm Not Happy to See You'" - One Racer celebrates her
birthday on the Race and the only gift she wants is a spot in the
final three, as the remaining four Teams battle it out for a chance
to run the final leg and win the one million dollar prize, on THE
AMAZING RACE 12, Sunday, Jan. 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS
Television Network. Phil Keoghan is the host.

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.

Source: CBS Press Release



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