Andrea Tager Ballesca Age & Biography

Andrea Tager Ballesca is a 25-year-old medical student from Houston, Texas, who is racing on The Amazing Race 39 with her father, Anuar Tager. The father-and-daughter team were still racing after Leg 6, and their run so far has combined a slow opening with a strong mid-season surge, including back-to-back second-place finishes. Andrea brings the energy and focus of a medical student to the race, while her father brings experience and calm, and together they have become one of the season’s most resilient teams.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Andrea Tager Ballesca
Age	25 years old
Occupation	Medical student
Hometown	Houston, Texas, USA
Team	Anuar and Andrea (father and daughter)
Known For	The Amazing Race 39
Nationality	American

Who Is Andrea Tager Ballesca?

Andrea Tager Ballesca is best known as a contestant on The Amazing Race 39, the 2026 season of the CBS reality competition. She is racing with her father, Anuar Tager, a 58-year-old developer, and the pair represent Houston, Texas. Before the race, Andrea was studying medicine, a demanding path that requires stamina, attention to detail and the ability to stay composed under pressure, all of which are tested on the race.

On the show, Andrea has shown herself to be a determined and adaptable racer. The season’s starting-line twist, which paired racers into new combinations for the first leg, meant that even family teams had to adjust quickly, and Andrea’s willingness to take on challenges and keep pushing has helped the team recover from early setbacks.

Early Life & Background

Publicly shared details about Andrea Tager Ballesca’s early life are limited, with cast announcements focusing on her studies and her family team. She is from Houston, Texas, and she is the daughter of Anuar Tager. Her path into medicine suggests years of study and a strong work ethic, and those qualities are visible in how she approaches the race’s physical and mental tasks.

As a medical student, Andrea is used to long hours, complex information and high-stakes decisions, and that background gives the team a useful balance. Her father brings practical experience, while Andrea brings fresh energy and a problem-solving mindset, a combination that has served them well as the route has grown more demanding.

Career & Journey on The Amazing Race

Andrea and Anuar began The Amazing Race 39 in sixth place on Leg 1, then dropped to eighth on Leg 2. Their turnaround came on Leg 3, when they finished second and won an Express Pass, and they finished second again on Leg 4. A seventh-place finish on Leg 5 was followed by fourth place on Leg 6, keeping them safely in the competition and in touch with the leading teams.

That arc, from eighth place to consecutive second places, is one of the season’s clear comeback stories. The Express Pass won on Leg 3 also gave them a strategic tool for a later leg. As of the Leg 6 results, Andrea and Anuar remained in the race, with no elimination, and they continued into the next leg alongside the other remaining teams.

Facts About Andrea Tager Ballesca

Andrea Tager Ballesca is 25 years old and is a medical student.
She is from Houston, Texas, and races with her father, Anuar Tager.
Her father is a 58-year-old developer, making them a father-and-daughter team.
The team won an Express Pass on Leg 3 and finished second on Legs 3 and 4.
After Leg 6, Andrea and Anuar were still racing on The Amazing Race 39.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Andrea Tager Ballesca?

Andrea Tager Ballesca is 25 years old.

Who is Andrea Tager Ballesca’s teammate on The Amazing Race 39?

Andrea Tager Ballesca races with her father, Anuar Tager, a 58-year-old developer from Houston.

What does Andrea Tager Ballesca do?

Andrea Tager Ballesca is a medical student.

Is Andrea Tager Ballesca still racing on The Amazing Race 39?

Yes. After Leg 6, Andrea and Anuar were still in the race and had not been eliminated.

Where is Andrea Tager Ballesca from?

Andrea Tager Ballesca is from Houston, Texas, USA.