TV News: Syfy Unveils Players On New Reality Series OPPOSITE WORLDS

In a press release:

SYFY UNVEILS PLAYERS ON OPPOSITE WORLDS

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NEW YORK – January 14, 2014 – Syfy today revealed 12 of the players who, in two opposing teams, will compete head-to-head in the fast-paced, intense weekly challenges on Opposite Worlds. The final two players will be decided by a viewer vote on Syfy.com (polls currently open).

Adding to the drama on Opposite Worlds is a glass wall dividing the house into the two environments, allowing the teams to watch, envy and dread each other’s every move. Viewers can contribute to the chatter about Opposite Worlds – and affect each weekly challenge – by following the handle @syfyoppworlds and using the hashtag #oppositeworlds on Twitter.

The 12 players are:

Jeffry Calle, 25, from Suffern, NY (currently resides in Fontana, CA), Non-profit Coordinator

J.R. Cook, 28, from Pineville, WV (currently living in Knoxville, TN), Attorney

Samm Murphy, 28, from Jacksonville, FL (currently resides in Marina Del Rey, CA), Medical Supplies Distributor

Charles Haskins, 39, from New York, NY (currently resides in Orlando, FL), Military Reserve/Youth Boxing Coach

Rachel Horton, 27, from Sherman Oaks, CA (currently resides in Encino, CA), Multimedia Personality/Professional Gamer

Angela Lima, 34, from Minneapolis, MN (currently resides in Marina Del Rey, CA), VP at vegan food company

Danielle Pascente, 25, from Phoenix, AZ (currently resides in Santa Monica, CA), Sports Model/Personal Trainer

Lisette Resille, 32, from Tuscon, AZ (currently living in Sherman Oaks, CA), Nurse

Frank Sansonetti, 35, from and currently residing in Staten Island, NY, Firefighter

Lauren Schwab, 27, from Valley Center, KS (currently living in Marina Del Rey, CA), Fulcrum Adventures Instructor

Wyatt Werneth, 47, from and resides in Cocoa Beach, FL, Military/Public Safety Diving Specialist

Jesse Wilson, 34, from Knights Ferry, CA (currently resides in Los Angeles, CA), Model/Photographer

And viewers can vote on Syfy.com now to choose the remaining two players from the following four:

Steve DiCarlo, 24, from Burnt Hills, NY (currently resides in Lomita, CA), Journalist

Kevin Donoghue, 38, from and currently residing in Monroe, NY, Personal Trainer

Mercy Ukpolo, 25, from Rancho Cucamonga, CA (currently resides in Bakersfield, CA), Operations Manager

Natela Valentin, 30, from Sochi, Russia (currently resides in Los Angeles, CA), works in jewelry sales

Opposite Worlds will be executive produced by JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, Brant Pinvidic, Adam Kaloustian and Curtis Colden for Eyeworks USA. The series is based on the hit Chilean format, Mundos Opuestos, originally broadcast on Canal 13 and distributed by Banijay International.