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The Amazing Race International Versions => TAR Asia => Topic started by: dryedmangoez on July 28, 2016, 02:20:52 AM

Title: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: dryedmangoez on July 28, 2016, 02:20:52 AM
Today is the press conference for TARA5.

The 11 teams have been revealed:
Rachel & Vicky (Travel Hosts, Indonesia)
Louisa & Treasuri (Childhood Friends, Indonesia)
Alex & Will (Brothers, Malaysia)
Brandon & Alphaeus (Old school Mates, Malaysia)
Chloe & Yvonne (Beauty Queens, Malaysia)
Eric & Rona (Married, Philippines)
Parul & Maggie (Beauty Queens, Philippines)
JK & Mike (Radio DJs, Singapore)
Rei & Kenji (Siblings, Singapore)
Tom & Anita (Dating, Thailand)
Lisa & Nicole (Life Partners, Vietnam)
http://www.axn-asia.com/programs/amazing-race-asia/meet-teams
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: ilhamrizki on July 28, 2016, 02:46:34 AM
MEET THE TEAMS  :cheer: :cheer:

http://www.axn-asia.com/programs/amazing-race-asia/meet-teams
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: BourkieBoy on July 28, 2016, 02:51:02 AM
That's a pretty good spread of courtiers represented. I think they might of had 1 to many Malyasian teams and could of added an Indian team or something. :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: dryedmangoez on July 28, 2016, 02:58:58 AM
The 2 Philippine teams though lol Of course they'd be semi-celebrities. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: Lemontail on July 28, 2016, 03:25:35 AM
I'm just confused, after 5 seasons of TARA, still no Muslim teams? I'm just wondering, as some countries has a big population who were Muslim. Anyway, the cast looks nice!
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: BourkieBoy on July 28, 2016, 03:26:37 AM
I'm just confused, after 5 seasons of TARA, still no Muslim teams? I'm just wondering, as some countries has a big population who were Muslim. Anyway, the cast looks nice!

I agree. Looking forward to a great season!
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: dryedmangoez on July 28, 2016, 03:46:48 AM
Audition videos:

Rachel & Vicky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Rrq3lXwjM)
Louisa & Treasuri (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXRqhlDKytw)
Alex & Will (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiqz2aoV3IE)
Brandon & Alphaeus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SniXw9NVAQ0)
Eric & Rona (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jnlZTG9Ats)
JK & Mike (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FiufKBYV_Q)
Lisa & Nicole (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDaJaVgX4SI)

Can't seem to find any audition videos for Chloe & Yvonne, Parul & Maggie, Rei & Kenji and Tom & Anita
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: BourkieBoy on July 28, 2016, 03:51:20 AM
Audition videos:

Rachel & Vicky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Rrq3lXwjM)
Louisa & Trasuri (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXRqhlDKytw)
Alex & Will (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiqz2aoV3IE)
Brandon & Alphaeus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SniXw9NVAQ0)
Eric & Rona (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jnlZTG9Ats)
JK & Mike (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FiufKBYV_Q)
Lisa & Nicole (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDaJaVgX4SI)

Can't seem to find any audition videos for Chloe & Yvonne, Parul & Maggie, Rei & Kenji and Tom & Anita

They might not of been uploaded yet
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: Likas on July 28, 2016, 03:53:29 AM
YAY Team from Thailand :hearts
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: eragon on July 28, 2016, 08:50:39 AM
When will TARA stop casting celeb people from the Philippines? :funny: Getting tired of it, tbh.
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: fossil-racer on July 28, 2016, 11:05:20 AM
Cast is not that bad- a little basic for me.
I'm surprised they casted four beauty queens and 4 muscular looking guys. A little redundant...

Happy for 4ff and 4mf and 3mm
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: Keepcopz on July 28, 2016, 11:22:46 AM
Go Thailand <333
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: Maanca on July 28, 2016, 12:01:50 PM
Did TAR Asia in previous seasons reveal the cast before filming, or is this a new thing like with the US?

Looks like a terrific cast, but while I hate to sound like one of the common Canadian complaints ("there should be a team from every province"), another country or two could have been represented. No China or India, the 2 countries that together are 1/3 of the earth's population :P

Also, love a couple of those names. Treasuri, Alphaeus.
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: fossil-racer on July 28, 2016, 01:34:37 PM
Lisa and Nicole are the first team from Vietnam. :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: BritishTARFan on July 28, 2016, 02:02:41 PM
OMG! Are first LGBT team on Tar Asia  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: ianthebalance on July 28, 2016, 02:23:54 PM
Old School Mates?
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: dryedmangoez on July 28, 2016, 06:10:21 PM
I have high expectations for Eric & Rona. Never watched them on Philippine TV, but Rona immediately charms in their audition video. She could be hilariously awesome.
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: fossil-racer on July 28, 2016, 06:58:29 PM
Cast Thoughts and Prediction (after watching most audition vids)
1. Tom/Anita- I hope their a fun couple and not the couple that breaks down and fights a lot.
2. Chloe/Yvonne
3. Brandon/Alphaeus- I could see them winning but also the other way around. They seem like contenders.
4. Rachel/Vicky- I could see them bicker here and there.
5. Louisa/Treasuri- They remind me of Zabrina's team from S1 minus the winning aspect. I think they could be the underdogs like Lucy/Emilia.
6. JK/Mike- They seem loud with dominant personalities.
7. Eric/Rona- Average couple. Reminds me of Tyson/Sally.
8. Lisa/Nicole- Love this team because their literally a team of firsts and fun.
9. Rei/Kenji
10. Parul/Maggie
11. Alex/Will- I hope they don't become full of themselves.
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: ZouLy on July 28, 2016, 07:30:17 PM
Did TAR Asia in previous seasons reveal the cast before filming, or is this a new thing like with the US?

Looks like a terrific cast, but while I hate to sound like one of the common Canadian complaints ("there should be a team from every province"), another country or two could have been represented. No China or India, the 2 countries that together are 1/3 of the earth's population :P

Also, love a couple of those names. Treasuri, Alphaeus.


All thsese casts were selected purely from ASEAN countries...

unlike previous seasons, where some outer ASEAN also included (India, Japan)

oh well, wish the best of luck for all the racers...

Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: georgiapeach on July 30, 2016, 12:11:01 PM
Malay Mail Online

Meet the Malaysian contestants of ‘The Amazing Race Asia’

July 29, 2016



Representing Malaysia are former beauty queens, Yvonne Lee and Chloe Chen, brothers Will and Alex Chee and schoolmates Alphaeus Tan and Brandon Ho. — Composite by TheHive.Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Eleven fearless teams who will be competing against each other for US$100,000 in The Amazing Race Asia Season Five has finally been revealed!

“This season’s audition videos were creative, witty, clever and very surprising, so it was a tough selection process. We’re thrilled with the 11 teams — they embody AXN’s brand personality, which is passionate, determined, unexpected and high-octane. This is not just a show — it’s an adrenaline-fueled adventure for everyone involved, including our viewers,” said Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia.

Representing Malaysia are three energetic teams which include; besties Yvonne Lee and Chloe Chen who are not only best friends but also titleholders of Miss World Malaysia 2012 and 2011 respectively, brothers Alex and Will Chee, also known as the Muscle Brothers, and 8TV Quickie host Brandon Ho along with his former schoolmate Alphaeus Tan.

“This season is going to be a huge adrenaline rush and a race like no other. The racers and AXN viewers can expect more thrills, more drama and more twists than ever before,” said Allan Wu who hosted the reality series for the first four seasons as well as The Amazing Race China: Celebrity Edition.

Slated to premiere in October, the chosen teams for The Amazing Race Asia Season Five hail from seven countries across Asia ranging from Singaporean DJs to Filipino beauty queens and more.

The team line-up includes:

Rach and Vicky — Travel Hosts (Indonesia)

Louisa and Treasuri — Childhood Friends (Indonesia)

Yvonne and Chloe — Friends (Malaysia)

Alex and Will — Brothers (Malaysia)

Brandon and Alphaeus — School mates (Malaysia)

Eric and Rona — Married (Philippines)

Parul and Maggie — Beauty Queens (Philippines)

JK and Mike — Radio DJs (Singapore)

Rei and Kenji — Siblings (Singapore)

Tom and Anita — Dating (Thailand)

Lisa and Nicole — Life Partners (Vietnam)

Production of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 kicks off next week. — TheHive.Asia

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/showbiz/article/meet-the-malaysian-contestants-of-amazing-race-asia
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: georgiapeach on July 30, 2016, 08:15:51 PM
Beauty queens, athletic married couple represent PH in ‘The Amazing Race Asia’ 

By Edwin P. Sallan, InterAksyon.com
   July 30, 2016 · 1:37 pm
 


   

The two Philippine teams in this year's edition of 'The Amazing Race Asia': Beauty queens Parul Shah and Maggie Wilson and married couple Eric Tai and Rona Samson

Two teams composed of four very competitive individuals will represent the Philippines in the much-awaited return of AXN’s “The Amazing Race Asia.”

Beauty queen besties Maggie Wilson and Parul Shah and athletic married couple Eric Tai and Rona Samson will battle it out with nine fearless teams from six other Asian countries in Season 5 of the Asian franchise of the 10-time Emmy award-winning show for Outstanding Reality Competition program.

Having participated in local and international pageants, both Maggie and Parul are no stranger to competitions. A former actress, model and MTV VJ, Maggie was the country’s representative in the Miss World beauty pageant in 2007 while Parul competed twice in Binibining Pilipinas before she earned the right to represent the Philippines in Miss Grand International 2015 where she went on to win second runner-up and Best in National Costume.

Also known by his moniker, Eruption, Eric first became known as a member of the Philippine Volcanoes rugby team but later gained more prominence as one of the hosts of ABS-CBN’s noontime show, “It’s Showtime” until his departure from the cast this year.

His wife, Rona, whom he married for the second time this year, describes herself as a “positive body image warrior and a plus size model” in her Instagram page. As both she and Eric work out regularly, they are seen as among the more athletic among the 11 competing teams.

Slated to premiere in October, the fifth instalment of the popular reality adventure series will be hosted by Asian-American actor Allan Wu, who was the “face of the race” for AXN’s first four seasons, and most recently the host of “The Amazing Race China: Celebrity Edition.”

“This season is going to be a huge adrenaline rush and a race like no other. The racers and AXN viewers can expect more thrills, more drama and more twists than ever before,” said Allan. “The teams will be transformed during the race, for better or worse – but one thing is for sure, it will be the ultimate adventure of a lifetime!”

Sharing the pit-stops and co-hosting with Allan during selected legs of the race will be the stunning Indonesian movie star Tara Basro, who in 2015 won a Citra Award at the Indonesian Film Festival for Best Leading Actress for her role in A Copy of My Mind. Tara’s appearance in The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 marks the first time a co-host has been cast in the series.

Sony Pictures Television Networks Senior Vice President and General Manager Ang Hui Keng says the 22 individuals comprising the 11 teams “represent a true cast of characters with diverse personalities, backgrounds, talents and relationships.”

The other teams are composed of travel hosts Rach and Ricky and childhood friends Louisa and Treasuri from Indonesa; beauty queens Yvonne and Chloe, brothers Alex and Will and old school mates Brandon and Alphaeus from Malaysia; radio DJs JK and Mike and siblings Rei and Kenji from Singapore; dating couple Tom and Anita from Thailand and life partners Lisa and Nicole from Vietnam.

“This season’s audition videos were creative, witty, clever and very surprising, so it was a tough selection process. We’re thrilled with the 11 teams – they embody AXN’s brand personality, which is passionate, determined, unexpected and high-octane. This is not just a show – it’s an adrenaline-fueled adventure for everyone involved, including our viewers.”

Production of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 kicks off next week. Award-winning international production company, Profiles Television, founded by globally renowned producers Bertram Van Munster and Elise Doganieri, is producing the series.


http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/beauty-queens-athletic-married-couple-represent-ph-in-the-amazing-race-asia/
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: gamerfan09 on August 02, 2016, 05:46:52 AM
I also did some digging and here are the full names of some of the teams that I could find:

Yvonne Lee & Chloe Chen
Will & Alex Chee
Alphaeus Tan & Brandon Ho
Eric & Rona Tai
Paruh Shah & Maggie Wilson Consunji
Jerald Justin "JK" Ko & Michael Tan
Rei & Keiji Umehara
Rachel Tampubolon & Vicky Harahap
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: fossil-racer on August 07, 2016, 10:57:16 PM
Maggie and Parul with backpacks
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: Vodka. on August 11, 2016, 07:44:49 AM
I have a friend know Brandon personally, and Brandon and Alphaeus are also my neighbours :grins: :grins: :grins:
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: BourkieBoy on August 11, 2016, 05:17:46 PM
I have a friend know Brandon personally, and Brandon and Alphaeus are also my neighbours :grins: :grins: :grins:

LUCKY!
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: georgiapeach on August 17, 2016, 11:42:21 PM
Do we have any more last names?


Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: saryarka on August 18, 2016, 01:04:49 AM
Do we have any more last names?


Louisa Kusnandar and Treasuri P. Tamara
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: fossil-racer on August 26, 2016, 11:38:10 PM
Some of the intro vids are up. Most teams didn't make an impression.
The best ones so far are
Chloe/Yvonne
Eric/Rona
Louisa/Treasuri
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: gamerfan09 on August 27, 2016, 12:15:44 AM
Eric & Rona are definitely the best team so far, and that's not just the Philippine bias talking!  :funny: :funny: :funny: <3
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: BourkieBoy on August 27, 2016, 12:24:21 AM
Do we know what their jobs r?
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: Jphonglin on September 06, 2016, 02:47:00 AM
Do we have any more last names?

So far the ones revealed are:

Alex & Will Chee
Brandon Ho & Alphaeus Tan
Chloe Chen & Yvonne Lee
Eric Tai & Rona Samson
Jerald Justin "JK" Ko & Michael "Mike" Tan
Louisa Kusnandar & Treasuri Tamara
Parul Shah & Maggie Wilson
Rachel Tampubolon & Vicky Harahap
Rei & Keiji Umehara
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: gamerfan09 on September 06, 2016, 06:09:17 AM
All our Teams!  :trampb: :trampb: :trampb:

Alex & Will Chee
Brandon Ho & Alphaeus Tan
Chloe Chen & Yvonne Lee
Eric & Rona (neé Samson) Tai
Jerald Justin "JK" Ko & Michael "Mike" Tan
Louisa Kusnandar & Treasuri Tamara
Nic & Lisa Truong-Marchetto
Parul Shah & Maggie Wilson
Rachel Tampubolon & Vicky Harahap
Rei & Keiji Umehara
Tom William Barrett & Anita Silsith Bye
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: Alenaveda on September 06, 2016, 08:44:33 AM
 :hello2: and  :bigwelcome to the R.F.F., Jphonglin !
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: fossil-racer on September 07, 2016, 11:19:19 PM
After watching the team vids, I like the FF teams as usual. The cast is not that bad. Here are my thoughts:

Alex & Will Chee- Macho Bro Team
They won't win. I think at some pt they will get too inside each other's head.
Brandon Ho & Alphaeus Tan- Team Calculated
I think their the most calculated team. The question is whether their decisions calculate a win or elimination.
Chloe Chen & Yvonne Lee- Team Chloe smells :funny:
Well...
Eric & Rona (neé Samson) Tai- Team Tortoise and the Hare
I think Rona is inspirational and has a great message to spread. I wonder how much they will bicker on the race. :funny: I know they will. :funny:
Jerald Justin "JK" Ko & Michael "Mike" Tan- Team Angel and the Devil
I think being nice and/or being ruthless will be their downfall.
Louisa Kusnandar & Treasuri Tamara- Team Scrappy
I think this team is the most scrappy and I think they will get creative to win. Anything legal and anything to get ahead.
Nic & Lisa Truong-Marchetto- Team Always Late
Hopefully, they won't be late to the pitstop. :funny:
Parul Shah & Maggie Wilson- Team Opposite Attracts
I think Maggie is the brain and Parul is pretty dittzy one. Their opposites to say the least. The question is can they come together and work together.
Rachel Tampubolon & Vicky Harahap- Team Roast
They roasted each other pretty much in their intro. They won't win. I expect them to bicker a lot.
Rei & Keiji Umehara- Team Wildcard
I think out of all the teams, this team is a real wildcard. Even though their brother/sister, they seem a whiles apart. The question on the race is a how can they compliment each other.
Tom William Barrett & Anita Silsith Bye- Team Generational Divide
Won't win. Expect them to bicker at some pt due to different ways of thinking.
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: gamerfan09 on September 13, 2016, 09:11:34 AM
Everyone's bio and team stuff has been posted in their own team threads in the TARA board.

Enjoy!  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR Asia 5 - Contestant Spoilers
Post by: georgiapeach on September 13, 2016, 09:53:58 AM
Everyone's bio and team stuff has been posted in their own team threads in the TARA board.

Enjoy!  :hearts:

Thanks gamer!! :hearts: