MANILA, Philippines - AXN brings back The Amazing Race Asia (TARA). Last season (three) was billed as the toughest race ever, where endurance was the name of the game. Expect no less from the new and sleek season 4, which will up the intellect ante with the most sophisticated demands on top of the already tough challenges the race will impose on contestants.
In this season’s race, 10 teams of two dash across countries and oceans to areas they would never imagine having to go to. If one thinks the race is all about being sent to cities around the globe, this season will bring new meaning to “off-the-beaten-tracks” and “exotic spots.”
As with past seasons, competing teams will win big pit-stop prizes and the first team to land their feet past the finishing line will bring home $100,000.
But what will it take to be anointed as this season’s victor? In the reality show where anything and everything can happen, being strong and fit, street-smart and resourceful may not win you the race unless you also have the tenacity and determination. It does not hurt to have lady luck on your side, too. In the last season, it was a gut-stirring moment to watch the Hong Kong buddies Sam and Vince deal with a four-hour penalty in the last leg of the race and yet still caught up with the other two teams eventually to clinch the first place.
According to Ricky Ow, SVP and GM of SPE Networks — Asia, TARA is the race everyone has been waiting for. No other reality competition series offers such a potent concoction of surprises, excitement, drama and intensity at such a lightning pace. The race also offers contestants and viewers the experience of worldliness money cannot buy — traversing across countries and cities in a short time and overcoming lifelong fears. The season looks for teams that are a cut above the rest; possessing the street smarts and savvy know-how to run the race on a new level of sophistication.
Registration is ongoing until March 22. All interested participants are to submit their applications in teams of two, and must be living and/or working in Asia (excluding Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East). All contestants are required to be aged 21 and above, must speak English, as well as possess both a valid international passport and an international driving license.