The Amazing Race Asia Winners: Collin and Adrian - I Share Happiness

Friday, February 22, 2008

The Amazing Race Asia Winners: Collin and Adrian




We all thought that the Philippine team, Mark and Rovilson, would win. Most of us were really rooting for them. They were really physically fit for this race and they kept on taking the lead throughout the race, winning 1st place for so many times. But they didn’t win. The winners were Collin and Adrian. It was a bit of a surprise because of Adrian’s disability (deafness). I thought they would have a hard time especially in communicating and asking other people for directions because Adrian was deaf. But he proved us all wrong especially during their last task. Although Rovilson was the first to do the task, it was Adrian who was able to finish instantly even if he was the last person to start doing task. He took the flags one by one and quickly placed them in order as if he wasn’t even thinking. It even seemed automatic for him to know the flag of Germany or Hungary.

His disability of being deaf didn’t stop him from learning the different flags of countries. After that scene, I wasn’t disappointed. They deserved to win. Other people were underestimating them, even I did. But they proved to us that no one not even Adrian’s disability can stop their team from winning. Adrian was an eye opener for me. His fighting spirit and confidence showed me that anyone can be what he/she wants to be and accomplish what he/she wants to accomplish. Our flaws and our disabilities shouldn’t hinder us from doing what we want. So I say to you (reader) whatever you want to accomplish in life, “GO FOR IT!”

- Natalia Chua, UA&P - I Share Happiness


Jess said...

Wow, I didn't know there was an Amazing Race Asia! How cool!

MM Donato said...

i was in the the amazing race asia finale party. i met some of the contestants and i have a picture with them. hahaha. that was fun!

Sean said...

Mark and Rovilson may have lost the race, but they practically most of the prizes by finishing first for most of the race. That's quite a bargain, really.

Anonymous said...

marc nelson is so hot!

racer said...

i wanna join amazing race!!!!

racer said...

MM, really.. you did?
Wow.. that must have been fun!!

Kristen said...

I wonder how it feels to travel in a hurry :)

MM donato said...

racer, it was really fun! the contestants were very friendly. and yes, marc nelson is really hot. the Singaporean guys were very nice. they always smile.

hey, let's join the amazing race. where you from?

MM donato said...

kristen, it's fun to travel with friends. all of you are just too adventurous that you end up going in different places within a short span of time. you should try it.

charity hope said...

i was hoping that the Phil. team would win. but the guys who won deserves it anyways.

aki said...

@ mm donato

post your pics of the amazing race contestants here! haha. does marc really look that hot in person?

aki said...

i'm kinds dissapointed that the boys marc and rovilson didn't win but this blog gives me a new perspective. congrats adrian and collin!

mm donato said...

aki, sure i can post my picture...

TARA fan said...

OMG! I'm such a fan of TARA. i love pamela and vanessa. girl power! yeah!

singaporean said...

go singapore!

Anonymous said...

i'm glag adrian and collin won. they proved that disabled guys can beat two healthy and buff dudes. i also like marc's team but i was going for the gym buddies because they have more to prove.

Anonymous said...

i'm glad adrian and collin won. they proved that disabled guys can beat two healthy and buff dudes. i also like marc's team but i was going for the gym buddies because they have more to prove.

chu said...

@ anonymous

yeah i agree with you. it was a twist in the amazing race asia that no one expected. it shows us that things aren't always what they seem, hehe

chu said...

although collin and adrian won, mark and rovilson will always be winners especially for the Philippines. plus the fact that they won most of the 1st place prizes. that's already enough

Patricia said...

Although Mark and Rovilson were great, I love the fact that the underdogs won.

lady said...

i think the ending was scripted. don't you think? i heard marc studied or specialized in geography. how come he let rovilson did the road block if he knew he was better at it, right? what do you think?

clueless said...

was john, mm, and ruther part of this?? or was it something else?

Sean said...

John, MM, and Ruther were at the AXN party in Singapore. They met the Amazing Race Asia contestants there.

mm donato said...

yeah. we were there. it was fun!

Renz said...

geeee... when i watched the last episode...I was soo frustrated!!!

always first on 8 out of 11 pitstops!!!

oh well...

dinky said...

they are hot! :*

Anonymous said...

i know. they are so HOT!

yingz said...

why do they only show amazing race on axn..i cant watch!
if you are in for a race, can register at http://amazing-race-asia.axn-asia.com/season2/promotions/tara3/index.html

bunny said...

I haven't been able to watch tv lately, so I've missed a lot of shows :(

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