THE AMAZING RACE Season 12 Cast: Meet the Racers

When THE AMAZING RACE returns for its 12th season on Sunday, November 4th at 8/9c, 11 new teams will be racing for the $1M prize. Here’s your first look at the teams ready to race across the world.

Meet the Racers…
Name: RONALD HSU & CHRISTINA HSU
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Relationship: FATHER/DAUGHTER

his 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 & VYXSIN FIALA
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.
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Name: LORENA SEGURA & JASON WIDENER
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.

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Name: AZARIA AZENE & HENDEKEA AZENE
Hometown: New Orleans & 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.
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Name: KATE LEWIS & PAT HENDRICKSON
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 & JENNIFER McCALL
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.
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Name: DONALD JEROUSEK & NICOLAS FULKS
Hometown: Elkhorn, Wis.& 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.
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Name: JENNIFER PARKER & NATHAN HAGSTROM
Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif. & 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.
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Name: RACHEL ROSALES & TK ERWIN
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.
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Name: MARIANNA RUIZ & JULIA RUIZ
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.
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ARI BONIAS & STAELLA GIANAKAKOS
Hometown: Long Beach, Calif. & 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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ARE YOU READY!!!