Amar Latif is a blind traveller, entrepreneur and TV personality with a remarkable track record of facing up to major challenges. Due to an incurable eye condition, Amar lost 95% of his sight by the age of 18. Through sheer determination he has managed to turn an unpromising tale of loss into one of inspirational achievement.

Amar became known to millions through the ground-breaking BBC Two reality series Beyond Boundaries, a jungle endurance expedition across Central America. It involved a gruelling 220-mile trek on foot across the rugged interior of Nicaragua, from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, and Amar was pushed to the limit as the perilous journey progressed.

Since then, he has appeared in Channel 4’s How to Get Fit Fast (co-presented with Anna Richardson), a show that aims to bust exercise myths, uncover workout secrets and explore why different exercises are suited to different people. In his most recent Channel 4 show Thrifty Ways to… Summer Holiday, he teamed up with Katie Piper to share money-saving tips and and show how to access the best deals before your suitcase is even packed.