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Essence
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01-12-2002
| Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 9:59 am
"Brandon: Our relationship is God-centered." Brandon & Nicole met just over a year ago at a Bridal Extravaganza in Houston, Texas. As reigning Miss Texas, she was there to model a new bridal gown, while Brandon was there as her escort on the runway. Right after the bridal show ended, Brandon got her telephone number, and they've been dating ever since. Both consider themselves very religious and spiritual people and describe their relationship as God-centered. Brandon, a Texas A&M alum, is now a model and has lived in various big cities, including New York, Miami and Houston, while Nicole currently lives in Los Angeles and is pursuing an acting career. Nicole's proudest accomplishments have been winning Miss Texas USA 2003 and being the second runner up at Miss USA 2003. Brandon & Nicole's primary motivation for being on THE AMAZING RACE 5 is to win the $1 million prize, but they also look forward to spending more time together, since their careers have kept them apart.
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Essence
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01-12-2002
| Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 10:01 am
When and where did you meet? Brandon: Niki and I met January 4, 2003 in Houston. She was the reigning Miss Texas USA. A regional bridal wear company and sponsor of the Miss Texas USA pageant had Niki debut a new bridal gown at the local Bridal Extravaganza. I was hired to model tuxedos and escorted Niki down the runway. Nicole: I was Miss Texas USA and I modeled a bridal gown for the Bridal Extravaganza. Brandon was modeling a groom's tuxedo and was paired up with me to be my escort. He got my number after the show, and we've been together ever since. If you could describe your relationship in one phrase or sentence, what would it be? Brandon: Our relationship is God-centered. Nicole: Best friends. Have you ever traveled together before? If so, what were the best and worst aspects of traveling together? Brandon: No. Nicole: No. Why did you decide to team up for THE AMAZING RACE? Brandon: Niki and I spend a lot of time apart, because modeling keeps me on the road. We figure the Race will be a great opportunity for us to spend a lot of time together. Nicole: There is no one I would rather spend my time, with so when I found out about the Race, I knew Brandon had to be my partner. We make such a good Team. As you begin the Race, how do you think this experience will affect your relationship? Brandon: I have no idea how the Race will be. Nicole: I know that Brandon and I will get along great. We never really get to see each other, so I'm just looking forward to getting to see him for an extended period of time. What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team? Brandon: I think I can be a good encourager for Niki. My biggest weakness is stress. Nicole: I think I do a good job of staying focused and not getting discouraged. I am not a runner, so when it comes to anything that has to do with running I slow us down. What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team? Brandon: Niki makes good decisions. Oftentimes, she's decisive when I'm not. She's really competitive, but easily discouraged. Nicole: Brandon has a lot of strengths. He keeps me going when I feel down. When I'm tired, he carries me. He works really hard at whatever he does and usually finishes on top. Brandon is really laid back, so being firm and assertive isn't his strongest area. He sometimes can be a pushover. He is also not so patient with people when he is nervous. Other than that, he is perfect!
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