Contestants in The Amazing Race have cried, hollered and quarreled, and kept us happily entertained. As Asia’s version of the show The Amazing Race Asia is all set to roll out in November, I-S quizzed the Singaporean team (Melody Chen and Sharon Wong) to see if they have what it takes to win.

How do you think you girls will complement each other in the competition?
MC: We thrive on a good balance. Sharon’s the strategist and I am the taskmaster.
SW: Mel is adventurous and intuitive. I am structured and focused on facts and figures.

You may have to eat yucky stuff, or get all dirty. Do you have any training regime for that?
MC: When something needs to be done, it shall be done. No training needed. Just sheer gut strength!
SW: My training regime is called “mind over matter.” Everything is a matter of perception.

Will you cry if you get eliminated?
MC: If there are any tears to be shed, they will probably be due to exhaustion more than anything.
SW: I’ve not thought about elimination at all. The focus is to stay in the race!

A cameraman and a soundman will follow you throughout the race. What are some things you will do to stay pretty for TV?
MC: I’ll rest whenever possible and keep my skin hydrated. Even if there’s no time to add light make-up, sun block is a must.
SW: I’ll sleep and eat well whenever possible to look bright and fresh. Light make-up and face or eye masks help too.

How will you spend the money if you win?
MC: Save and invest! And of course, I will also treat my loved ones to a fabulous holiday.
SW: If I win, I will give my loved ones a big treat and put some of it away to finance my MBA studies.

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