Meet The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition challengers

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Updated: 05/20/2011

The journey of the chosen 12 "Bigating Pinoy" to lose weight will start on May 30 in ABS-CBN's newest reality show The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.

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As the main host of The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition, Megastar Sharon Cuneta will welcome the 12 contestants in camp Gen. Trias, Cavite on the show's first day.

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Derek Ramsay will be the game master of the show. He will facilitate all the challenges prepared for the participants.

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The 12 "Bigating Pinoy" will be equally divided into two groups, which will be guided separately by sports medicine specialist Jim Saret (left) and professional fitness trainer Chinggay Andrada (right).

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Nutritionist Nadine Tengco will guide the contestant about the proper nutrition and right way of preparation of healthy meals.

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Allan Choachuy is an architect from Cebu. He is a self-confessed emotional eater, which caused his obesity.

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Angela Lupangco is a 26-year-old married woman from Rizal. Her motivation for the contest is her long-time wish to have a baby.

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Art Mendoza is a bar owner, which was one of the reasons he gained too much weight. He said, "Since I am in the nightlife business, I often eat whatever is fast and easy. Oftentimes I eat fast because I'm always on the go. I also lack sleep so I eat then sleep right away."

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Eboy Bautista is the heaviest among the male contestants. His father's death due to cancer made him realize that he should start living a healthy lifestyle.

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Edden Cruz is a fish vendor in Cebu. She joined the contest because she wants to live longer for her kids since she's a single parent.

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Eric Limatog is another emotional eater. Also, his family business revolves around making siomai and siopao, and so there is easy access to food.

"Ang siopao ang nagpabuhay sa amin. Ito rin ang dahilan kung bakit ako lumaki," he related.

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Hazel Chua is from Camarines Sur. She joined The Biggest Loser because she wants her parents to be proud of her.

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JM Oloris is not the only overweight person in his family. His brother, father, aunt, wife, and eldest kid are also considered overweight.

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Joy Siy admits that she's been fat since childhood. Before, this was never an issue. But this time, she wants to get thinner for herself.

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Raffy Tan is a purchasing department encoder who wants lose weight for fear of getting sick or dying.

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Ryan Razon is the son of the owner of Razon's food chain. Being independent was one of the reasons Ryan gained weight. He related, "Sayang naman kung magsaing ako. Nag-iisa lang naman ako sa akin unit. So panay take-out o fast food ang akin kinakain doon."

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Winwin Cabinta is often mistaken for a tomboy. She actually shaved her hair for people to notice it instead of her weight.

The 18-year-old from Bukidnon joined the contest because she wants to be a real lady, finally. She has never worn a gown or dress because of her obesity.

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