Ernesto and Jeena
Where they're from: Manila , Philippines
How they're related: They've been married for ten years and have three kids.
The 411: Ernie and Jeena met because Jeena's sister is married to Ernie's first cousin. Ernie started rock climbing with Jeena's best friend and the two bonded because of their fanatical love of sports. "Our relationship is an adventure," Ernie says. Described as fun and boisterous, Ernie believes they are "the clowns" of the race.
Their strengths: Their potent mix of athleticism and experience. "We've survived ten years of married life, so I hope that speaks for how well we'll do as a team," says Jeena. They've traveled extensively and are very sporty and fit. They hike, rock climb, technical dive, bungee jump and skydive together.
Their fears: Ernie's intensity, Jeena's drive and the couple's sense of humor leave little space for fear. "We know that this will give us more challenges," says Jeena, "But we hope to keep up that lighter side of things."
Their strategy: Take each day as it comes. "We know that this will give us more challenges," says Jeena, "But we hope to keep up that lighter side of things."
Why you should root for them: Because there's a huge chance they'll win.
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