AXN presents The Amazing Race Asia 3

Media News

New Delhi, September 09, 2008

Watch beauty queens, actresses, models and heiress get all hot and sweaty, down right dirty in the toughest installment of The Amazing Race Asia when the all new season 3 debuts on action and adventure channel, AXN on 11 September 2008 @ 10pm

Even without the generous dose of eye candy gracing the screens, you will want to keep your eyes glued to the television, as 10 new teams take to the road in a non-stop souped–up race around the globe.

The contestants are: 3 beauty queens counting a former Miss Universe Natalie Glebova and wife to Thailand’s highest ranking (and once world #9) tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan; the first-ever Korean team made up by sporty brothers; famous Malaysian faces - Bernie Chan who pairs up with her brother, and actress Ida Nerina (Serpet) with her heiress pal Tania Khan; a comedian who can’t help but crack jokes on-and-off screen with his teacher buddy; a beautiful ex air-hostess and cousin from India; and a dramatic father and son team with theatrical antics.

Newies Korea will join other teams from across Asia, including 2 teams each from Thailand, Malaysia and India, and 1 team each from Singapore, Philippines and Hong Kong. With Malaysia and Singapore winning the first two seasons respectively, can the other Asian countries prove victorious this time round, or will history repeat itself?

The race flags off in one of Asia’s most colourful cities, known for its rich culture and awesome cuisine. So what better way to experience the local culture than to tuck into its exotic delights? When the prize money is US$100,000, it's never about where or how well you start – it's how fast you can reach the finish line.

In a punishing and gruelling race against time, the intensity of the challenge hits the teams sooner than expected. Witness how relations are tested as teams engage in constant catfights and shouting matches, how three beauty queens keep their wits, and more importantly, make-up on for the cameras, and experience the sadness of one expatriate team as the end of the race means the end of their time spent together, as one of them heads for home, permanently.

Aptly dubbed as 'The Toughest Race Ever', the fatigue level was so high during that even one of the production crew members was hospitalized! With shorter rest periods, a faster pace between challenges thrown to teams at a more intense speed, viewers can expect as much tears as there was sweat!

So be sure to tune in to the brand new Amazing Race Asia season 3 and get your weekly adrenalin-rushing fix!

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