Amazing Race 12 Teams are Revealed!

**Bacchus** · #1 10-24-2007

The 11 teams competing on The Amazing Race 12 -- as well as their CBS-supplied profile information -- are:

"Father/Daughter" Ronald and Christina Hsu

Ronald is a 58-year-old vice-president of sales from Tacoma, WA. Christina is a 26-year-old political analyst from Washington DC who is originally from Tacoma.

CBS says: 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.

"Dating Goths" Kynt Cothron and Vyxsin Fiala

Kynt is a 31-year-old and Vyxsin is a 29-year-old. Both work as waiters and hair salon receptionists and reside in Louisville, KY.

CBS says: 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.

"Dating Couple" Lorena Segura and Jason Widener

Lorena is a 27-year-old bartender. Jason is a 33-year-old wedding videographer and actor. Both reside in Sherman Oaks, CA.

CBS says: 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.

"Brother/Sister" Azaria and Hendekea Azene

Azaria is a 27-year-old facilities engineer from New Orleans, LA. Hendekea is a 23-year-old aerospace engineer from Torrance, CA.

CBS says: 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.

"Married Ministers" Kate Lewis and Patrick Henderson

Kate is a 49-year-old Episcopal clergy member. Pat is a 65-year-old ordained deacon. The couple resides in Thousand Oaks, CA.

CBS says: 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.

"Friends" Shana Hall and Jennifer McCall

Shana is a 32-year-old actress. Jennifer is a 32-year-old legal assistant. Both reside in Los Angeles, CA.

CBS says: 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.

"Grandfather/Grandson" Donald Jerousek and Nicolas Fulks

Donald is a retired 68-year-old from Elkhorn, WI. Nicolas is a 23-year-old pilot who is originally from Chicago, IL.

CBS says: 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.

"Dating Couple" Jennifer Parker and Nathan Hagstrom

Jennifer is a 23-year-old student from Huntington Beach, CA. Nathan is a 24-year-old volleyball coach from Fountain Valley, CA.

CBS says: 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.

"Newly Dating Couple" Rachel Rosales and TK Erwin

Rachel is a 23-year-old florist and business owner. TK is a 22-year-old substitute teacher. Both reside in Huntington Beach, CA.

CBS says: This eccentric couple has only been dating for close to a year. Their mothers were friends while they were growing up in Huntington Beach, CA, 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.

"Sisters" Marianna and Julia Ruiz

Marianna is a 25-year-old art gallery manager. Julia is a 26-year-old office production assistant. Both are originally from Miami, FL and currently reside in Los Angeles, CA.

CBS says: 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.

"Best Friends" Ari Bonas and Staella Gianakakos

Ari is a 21-year-old waiter from Long Beach, CA. Staella is a 23-year-old restaurant manager from Fountain Valley, CA.

CBS says: 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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**Kathleen** · #2 10-24-2007

Early prediction.

Lesbian ministers out by the second leg.

Grandson and Grandfather not far ahead or behind.

I think they'll be the first two to go.

Dang it! Is it November yet?????

**Bacchus** · #3 10-24-2007

Originally Posted by Kathleen

Early prediction.

Lesbian ministers out by the second leg.

Grandson and Grandfather not far ahead or behind.

I think they'll be the first two to go.

Dang it! Is it November yet?????

I think those are safe picks. Notice there are no young alpha male teams? CBS has finally learned!

Katiedid · #4 10-25-2007

So, I have never ever seen a season of this show, but I am really looking forward to watching it. I hope that it appeals to me more than Survivor did.

Anyhoo, just going by this, I kinda like the grandfather/grandson duo. I'm not sure exactly how physical this show gets, but it doesn't seem likely my fave duo will last far. Or at least my favorite duo at this first glance.

**Bacchus** · #5 10-25-2007

I'm not sure exactly how physical this show gets, but it doesn't seem likely my fave duo will last far.

This show is really physical. A TAR staple is at least 2-3 repels and jumping off one really tall structure! That is why I brought up the alpha male team as they always win or are at least around until the very end. Also, you need to know that an all female team has never won The Amazing Race and there have been some good ones!

The teams usually try and divide up the tasks (they have to do an equal amount total) so that the stronger person does the toughest things, but it never works out like that and that is why the teams with two strong people have the ultimate advantage.

CBS stuck an old guy on the only male/male team to handicap it!

My "snap judgment" picks:

Winner: Jennifer Parker and Nathan
Runner up: Azaria and Hendekea Azene

First to sequestor: Ronald and Christina Hsu

**Kathleen** · #6 10-25-2007

Originally Posted by Bacchus

My "snap judgment" picks:

Winner: Jennifer Parker and Nathan
Runner up: Azaria and Hendekea Azene

First to sequestor: Ronald and Christina Hsu

I think the Azene sibs will fight a lot. Their competitive drive may hinder their success if they can't get a long.

Sequester? Never thought about it but I guess near the end the teams eliminated do end up in sequester.

The Goth couple, now they are just weird, but weird usually means they will do fairly well.

Katie this is the best reality show on network TV IMNSVHO, I know you will love it.

**Bacchus** · #7 10-25-2007

Sequester? Never thought about it but I guess near the end the teams eliminated do end up in sequester.

Last year they sequestered everyone and there was even a weekly show that you could watch on the internet with the teams that were eliminated. It was like they used to do on Big Brother where you would see the eliminated teams waiting to see who was next. So what I meant by first to sequester was first eliminated.

However, being that these are not All Stars they probably will not do it.

Katie this is the best reality show on network TV IMNSVHO, I know you will love it.

My favorite!!!

**Kathleen** · #8 10-25-2007

Ahhh, I didn't know that. You'll have to hook me up with the link of where to go to watch.

That team is on my radar for the first to be eliminated but I'm counting on the daughter to pull them along for a bit. Once I see what kind of physical shape her dad is in then I'll be able to better judge.

Sometimes it just comes down to bad luck and has nothing to do with physical strength or athletics. A bad navigator could be the death of a team.

I so want to do this show. Bacchus wanna do it? You and me in TAR 13...we just have to save the show first.