Topic: The Amazing Race Asia

[MultipleAngles]

Tried looking for a thread for this:

Anyone applying for The Amazing Race Asia? I was considering it, but took a gander at this portion of the requirements:

If the producers (the "Producers") of the Program select your team as one of the teams that they would like to interview as part of the semi-finalist interview process, you and your teammate must be willing to travel together at your own expense to be interviewed by the Producers at a specified country in Asia (which is yet to be determined). The dates and times of the semi-finalist interviews will be set by the Producers sometime in April of 2006 and may be revised by Producers in its sole discretion. All travel and lodging expenses for these semi-finalist interviews will be at the applicants' sole expense, and the applicants will not be compensated for time off from work or otherwise.

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Saw another clause that cracked me up:

All applicants must be in good physical and mental health

I can think of a few former racers who do NOT fit this description at all.

[Mr. Hankey]

Here's the latest update on The Amazing Race Asia:

Over 1000 teams apply for AXN's 'The Amazing Race Asia' 
Applications reveal the passionate, adventurous and crazy side of Asia

Mumbai, 10 April 2006 - AXN's The Amazing Race Asia looks set to feature some of Asia's most passionate and colourful characters, after registration for The Amazing Race Asia closed on 31 March. AXN received over one thousand applications from all corners of Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, India, Korea, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Brunei and even Nepal.

The hopeful applicants come from a broad and fascinating cross-section of Asia. From rich businessmen to people who need a new start in life, and from young students to the elderly, the applications revealed that people from all walks of life have gone to extreme lengths to compete in The Amazing Race Asia.

Hopeful contestants stripped, danced, cried and begged for the adventure of a lifetime, demolishing the myth that Asians are conservative and reserved when it comes to television.

Applicants performed crazy stunts, acted out Amazing Race fantasies, and bragged about past glories in their videos, which brought out the creative and quirky side of Asia, and demonstrated the passion Asians have for The Amazing Race Asia.

The application process also showed that the digital revolution has well and truly taken hold in Asia. More than a third of the applications were shot and edited professionally, and the AXN application committee was incredibly impressed by the quality of the video applications. The videos were so entertaining and inventive that they would make a fantastic program on their own.

Potential amazing racers also gave some intriguing reasons why they want to take on the challenging race, guaranteeing there will be plenty of personal drama as The Amazing Race Asia unfolds. For example, some teams are couples who want to revive the love in their relationships, while others want to use the race to rediscover themselves. For some, the race would be a once in a lifetime chance for challenge and adventure.

"The response has been amazing, and AXN wants to thank everyone for the tremendous effort they have put into their applications, and for the passion they have shown for The Amazing Race Asia," said Ricky Ow, General Manager of SPE Networks - Asia.

[AshKetchum]

some teams are couples who want to revive the love in their relationships

LOL, these people probably never heard of counseling. 

[AsiaStreak]

hahaha, isa kami ng friend ko dun sa mga nag-beg! hahaha! @%#! oks lang di matanggap, sana hwag naman ipakita yung application video...

[Mr. Hankey]

oks lang di matanggap, sana hwag naman ipakita yung application video...

Ewan ko lang, but based on this:

The videos were so entertaining and inventive that they would make a fantastic program on their own.

And also this, from the contract you signed:

w. By submitting an application, each applicant agrees to release, discharge and hold harmless the Producers and AXN from all claims and damages arising out of his/her participation in the application process or the Program itself, and to have his or her name, voice and likeness used at the Producers' discretion as part of the Program, or as part of promotions for the Program, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised

I'm guessing that means... see you on TV soon, AsiaStreak! 

[AsiaStreak]

@#$%@#$!!!    OO nga no!!!   ala na akong mukhang maipapakita nun!  :'( :'( :'(
  Diniin mo talaga Mr. Hankey a. anyway, ala naman gaanong nakakakilala sa kin rito!

sa mga ibang nag-submit... umamin naman kayo o...

[Reuven Malter]

Amazing Race Asia has a host

[Mr. Hankey]

The teams have been announced.

Out of 10 teams, two are from the Philippines:

1. ABS-CBN's Ernie & Jeena Lopez a.k.a. "The Merry Couple"

2. Aubrey Miles & Jackie Yu a.k.a. "The Beauties"

Medyo weird - AXN already gave the teams nicknames. Isn't it usually the fans who create those nicknames and post them at TWoP?

[Mr. Hankey]

The Official Website is up: The Amazing Race Asia

Interestingly, Aubrey and Jackie are the most favored to win by Asian viewers. Does that mean there are way too many Pinoys on the site... or just too many horny guys? 

Oh, and you can sign up to play The Amazing Race Asia Online Race. The prize is US$ 2000, and you get to go on an online adventure. O, Php 100,000 din yun, uupo ka lang sa harap ng computer mo.

Sali na! 

[xeqtionr]

Interestingly, Aubrey and Jackie are the most favored to win by Asian viewers. Does that mean there are way too many Pinoys on the site... or just too many horny guys? 

Lakas talaga ng Pinoy contingent...! Just checked the forums on AXN Asia & guess who got the most number of posts???

K-Lite 103.5 is currently doing its The Amazing Race 10 weekly betting pool every Monday, where listeners bet on which team will be eliminated on each episode. I think I'll have to post DJ Vitto Lazatin on suggesting a betting pool for the Amazing Race Asia...!!!   

[indie boi]

That non disclosure agreement is really iron clad. My wife said that they have been badgering Ernie about the race at work and he has been firmly tight-lipped about it -- no amount of cajoling and ribbing they did could make Ernie talk, not even something as harmless as his experience about the race.

I do hope that they've won it though. Ernie and Jeena are experienced travellers and extreme racers so they've got that going for them.

[Mr. Hankey]

The buzz is really that they won.

Have you seen their audition video? It's on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALVyx6Gs6hc

[alcobobaz]

Im all about the "YAYGOPINOYTEAMSYAY" but are you kidding me with Aubrey and Jackie's “How’s my hair?” while go carting, “Powder my nose” while driving and ”I wanna shop!” while rappelling?!? Geez, it makes their whole "girly-girl persona" too scripted. And I can very much sympathize when Ernie and Jeena hit that car!! Haha

And you just gotta love the "Mabuhay ang Pilipinas" bit when both teams were helping each other out. Pinoy teams ftw!

[AshKetchum]

The first episode was great; the production was of high quality and comparable to the quality of the USA TAR.

I'm rooting for Ernie and Jeena, and the two Singapore girls. Don't like Aubrey and whatshername, who both come off as pretentious, airheaded bimbos too preoccupied with themselves everytime they open their mouths. "Give him a kiss and a hug" is probably the stupidest quote of the first episode, followed by "What level?" "Ninth".

[SPaCeMaN SPiFF]

The buzz is really that they won.

Have you seen their audition video? It's on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALVyx6Gs6hc

ah... to be young, fit, adventurous AND EXTREMELY LOADED. lol.

**jealous** ... but they seem like an extremely likeable couple. i'd root for them fer shure. 

(i wonder if they'll donate the prize somewhere ... if they win, that is.)

[indie boi]

I told my wife that with the $100,000 prize Ernie will now have loose change, hehe. Seriously though, Ernie and Jeena are a cool couple. They are two very down to earth and simple people. Ernie even takes the MRT to work!

I do hope they win.

[Mr. Hankey]

Don't like Aubrey and whatshername, who both come off as pretentious, airheaded bimbos too preoccupied with themselves everytime they open their mouths. "Give him a kiss and a hug" is probably the stupidest quote of the first episode, followed by "What level?" "Ninth".

You forgot one! When they got into the car, they go, "Is this the hand brake?" and then the hood of the car pops open! 

Ernie & Jeena are so likeable, but... is it because I'm Pinoy? Are they coming across as "mayabang" to other countries? First there's the "she owns a rock climbing gym" comment, and then "I've competed in circuit car racing before" when they got to the go-carts.

Other thoughts:

1. Wow, way to go, M&M! I had them pegged as first team to be eliminated, and they actually came in first place!

2. The interracial version of Team Cha-Cha-Cha hilarious!

3. The himbos are stupider than the bimbos.

[indie boi]

In any of the Amazing Race seasons, has there ever been a time where the first leg of the race was already a non-elimination leg?

[Mr. Hankey]

In any of the Amazing Race seasons, has there ever been a time where the first leg of the race was already a non-elimination leg?

Nope, never. And:

[SPOILER: Highlight to Read]Allan Wu announced there would be SEVEN elimination legs, while I heard from a reliable source that TAR-Asia has THIRTEEN Episodes. So expect a non-elimination leg almost every other episode. I guess that's the other difference between an American and an Asian budget, the first being the 10% prize for the winner.  [/END SPOILER]

[qwerty765]

You forgot one! When they got into the car, they go, "Is this the hand brake?" and then the hood of the car pops open! 

Aubrey even attempted to raise the hood so she can slam it down...futile attempt, so she just pushed the hood downwards 

I guess kahit na they're trying to project themselves as bimbos they still had a good first race unlike their indian male counterpart na too trying hard to project their alpha males image eh kulang naman sa brains (biased  )

I hope Ernie and Jeena wins, they look cool together  .

[jed-jed]

what's the schedule on studio 23?

i was waiting last night but it was not shown, or i just missed it?

[skylynx888]

what's the schedule on studio 23?
i was waiting last night but it was not shown, or i just missed it?

i guess it was shown lastnight on AXN (9pm), i also missed it  , anyway, when will they replay it? 

thanks

[indie boi]

Nope, never.

Thanks! It really surprised me when Allan Wu announced that it was a non-elimination leg. It was the first race and everyone's safe! It ruined all the excitement for that episode.

[keilu]

replay on AXN Saturday at 10 AM and 9 PM 

[SPaCeMaN SPiFF]

Aubrey even attempted to raise the hood so she can slam it down...futile attempt, so she just pushed the hood downwards 

was that aubrey? i thought it was jackie who went down to fix the hood. LOL.

Thanks! It really surprised me when Allan Wu announced that it was a non-elimination leg. It was the first race and everyone's safe! It ruined all the excitement for that episode.

my sentiments exactly.

[qwerty765]

was that aubrey? i thought it was jackie who went down to fix the hood. LOL.

Now, I'm not sure anymore, hehe. But one thing's for sure, Aubrey can drive 

[SPaCeMaN SPiFF]

M&M reminds me of the clowns TAR had a few seasons ago... LOL.

[alcobobaz]

was that aubrey? i thought it was jackie who went down to fix the hood. LOL.

Yeah it was Jackie.

[Mr. Hankey]

It ruined all the excitement for that episode.

my sentiments exactly.

I disagree. It didn't ruin the excitement of the episode unless you knew beforehand that it was a non-elimination round... and if you did, you deserve that for reading spoilers before you watched the episode. 

I mean, the episode was exciting, but the resolution turned out to be a HUGE disappointment. 

what's the schedule on studio 23?

i was waiting last night but it was not shown, or i just missed it?

It's an AXN production, so it's their exclusive. Studio 23 doesn't have broadcast rights for it. I think they might, though - after the entire season has finished its run on AXN.

[MultipleAngles]

I guess since this Amazing Race is a little closer to home, it's sensible to keep all the racers a little while longer instead of kicking them out right away. That way, we get to know them a little more, and the teams get to know the others' strengths and weaknesses; Think of it as a warm-up round . I agree, though, it was still exciting despite the non-elimination at the end.