‘Amazing Race’ Asian style

Ever wonder what it would be like to race against time across countries with only a backpack to your name?
Does the thought of journeying through uncharted territory send a shiver of excitement down your spine? How about negotiating a taxi ride using sign language just because the driver doesn’t speak your language? If you’ve answered yes to any the above, and heck, I’ve answered yes to all of them, than The Amazing Race Asia wants you!

AXN is on the lookout for participants to join The Amazing Race Asia, the very first "made in Asia for Asia" version of the hugely popular globetrotting reality series, The Amazing Race. Fulfilling the aspirations of millions of die-hard Asian fans, a total of 10-12 teams will be selected to participate in the race – right on our very doorsteps! It’s the most exciting news I’ve received in 2006 and being a huge fan of The Amazing Race myself I’m definitely going to audition!

For those of you unfamiliar with The Amazing Race the basics are 10-12 teams get together, each team has two people with a pre-existing relationship, they will work together to solve clues and stay a step ahead of the other teams as they race around the world in an exciting "treasure hunt"! For The Amazing Race Asia, it’s all about us Asians baby!

Check the following requirements and if you meet them than you’re halfway there! In this chapter of the incredibly popular franchise, the participants must be living or working in Asia (excluding Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the Middle East). All contestants should be at least 21-years and above; must be able to speak English, as well as possess both a valid driving license and international passport. The first pair across the finish line will be awarded $100,000 in prize money, which is pretty sweet in itself, but the race also presents a million opportunities for adventure and excitement for Asians everywhere!

Ricky Ow, general manager of SPE Networks-Asia, explains, "The Amazing Race Asia fulfils the aspirations of millions of die-hard Asian fans, offering viewers in Asia the chance of a lifetime to be a part of the Race. The series is AXN’s biggest original production initiative to date and will span the width of our footprint in Asia not only in terms of production efforts, but also in terms of the level of participation by Asians, the overall sales and marketing, advertising and promotion campaign for this show. I am proud to say that The Amazing Race Asia will truly be a production made in Asia for Asians."