Semi-Finalist

Nic Arnzen and Ray Samoa

We see the world through each others eyes and stood strong for our family surviving homophobia, racism, and losing everything to wildfire.

Currently 12th

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Help us share our love story in Variety, take home $20,000, and go on a triple date with Jeff & Emilie Goldblum and Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis!

Voting for the Final 14 ends Thursday the 3rd of September at 7PM PDT

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How did your love story begin?

With health and fitness important to both of us we met at the gym. I was the first guy Ray asked out. But it really began on our second date when I prematurely mentioned my hope to one day have children. There was almost an audible sigh as Ray expressed the same desire. Today we are the lucky parents to three incredible humans.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

After a lifetime believing it would never happen, and 15 years as a couple, it would have to be legally marrying in front of about 400 of our friends and family. A day of typical celebration felt more like a triumph of love overcoming all obstacles. The best part was having our three children there to witness.

What would you do with $20,000?

We are rebuilding our home and our lives in Altadena. Every penny counts and it would be a sigh of relief to apply this toward something significant in our new home like a backyard patio where we can enjoy the outdoors and each other as we grow old together. A spot to spend quiet time together as well as a welcoming spot for friends and family.

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