Phoemela Barranda and LJ Moreno are part of the "Pinoy Fear Factor".

Phoemela Barranda, the TV Patrol World "Star Patroller" and LJ Moreno are confirmed to be part of the country’s most challenging reality show to date, ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Fear Factor".

Phoemela and LJ are just two of the 12 contestants in the much-awaited reality show which was shot in Argentina, South America. The list which is composed of seven males and five females are expected to perform death-defying stunts to prove that fear is not a factor.

The other participants are:

Jose – a culinary student
Manuel – a challenger from Tarlac
Jommy – a model
Ram – former varsity player
Marion – a ‘balikbayan’ from Austria
RJ – a stevedore with two kids from Parola, Tondo
Janna – former “Wowowee” host
Savanah – ledge dancer
Gail Nicolas – 2007’s Mossimo Bikini Summit winner
Elmer – a veterinary

Reports had it that the contestants had to travel for 36 hours from Manila to Argentina and adjust to the new country while taking on the "Fear Factor"

challenges. All the 12 participants were insured as stated in Endemol contract.
“Pinoy Fear Factor: South America” is an adaption of the “Fear Factor Extreme” format, which is different from the US version where contestants compete in different challenges weekly. The Philippines is the 30th country to do a local version of the reality show. The show will run for 15 weeks with three stunts shown every week.

The last one standing will have the honor to be the first “El Ultimo Participante” and will take home a P2 million plus a house and lot from Avida of Ayala Land.