September 20 – September 26, 2010
For this week, the topic of the episode of Gender-ation is on “COMING OUT”. Once again, I joined Faye and Glenn host the show. And our guest was no other than JP de Luna. He’s an ASSer and at first sight, he may look somewhat intimidating. But I knew JP before because he was the one who edited my video footage for his Editing class and for my Videography class. He is really very friendly and bubbly. At first, I thought he already forgot that we were acquainted or what, turns out he didn’t forget and even invited me to go to their event, RAVIBE. I was going there even if he didn’t ask me to since I already bought a ticket from Faye. HAHA.
And since everyone was at ease with each other and was in a good mood, the program went on smoothly. And JP being a very witty person really engaged not only the listeners but also us, the hosts. We had a good laugh all throughout the program. The sharing part done by JP was remarkable because he was really giving us factual information about himself and his experiences in life. That’s why as hosts, we can’t help but interchangeably comment also on his answers and to share our own stand on the different issues thrown at JP too.
I really believe there was an interesting exchange of thoughts throughout the program. And this is very important since the program was done primarily not only to give relief and entertainment to the audience but more so to understand gender issues such as homosexuality.
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LAU QUIRIMIT
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Why TV internship can be bitterly/overly SWEET: SEVENTH WEEK
September 20 – September 26, 2010
SEPTEMBER 20 - SIXTEENTH DAY
It’s Monday and once again I was assigned to Asar Talo. I felt happy about it since this time I felt like I am becoming more productive as compared to last week’s taping. Since at the very beginning of the taping, I was already busy doing idiot boards for a number of scripts. Plus the crew knew me already that was why they don’t have a hard time asking for my help. They once in a while ask me to do some little errands for them. Of course, I felt happy that I am being of much use to them, I love helping out anyway. Plus the thought that even with these simple things, they remember me. It meant a lot to me.
For instance, Ate Cham, one of the production assistants of the show, every now and then compliments me as to the manner of my work and the way I handle myself with the crew. Most of them would even mistake me as a staff and not as an intern. And the moment they learned that I’m an intern, they would really ask a lot of questions about me and would insist on me to work in GMA especially at the said show as soon as I graduate. Of course, I felt really honored and happy about this. So in return, as a kind of gesture, I make sure that in everything that I do, I always show my enthusiasm.
That internship day was a bittersweet one because it would be my last taping day at Asar Talo. So the crew really made sure that I have a picture of myself in action during the production. They even forced me into it. HAHA. Really funny but I had a great day. And another 7 hours down!
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SEPTEMBER 23 - SEVENTEENTH DAY
Since I don’t have class today, I decided to go to my internship. It’s Thursday, so there’s no particular program that is assigned to me. I was then sent to the taping of Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis. As soon as I arrived, Sir Jake asked me to help him out with the scripts and with the idiot boards. It was already too cold inside the studio but I have no choice but to bear with it. And as soon as I finished the idiot boards, I was asked by the Art Department to help them. Good thing, I was only allowed to cut out the boards, pictures, scripts as well as graphics and paste them all together. I actually thought I was about to do some major artsy stuff and that would tantamount to disaster. HAHA. Seriously, since I am not the type of person who is inclined to art or even has talent for it. Tsktsk.
Soon as I finished my work, the taping was about to start. The first episode was really entertaining. My eyes and my heart were overwhelmed. HAHAHA. Guess what would happen if 2 famous celebrities along with their equally handsome siblings are to entertain you? OMG right?! What a treat really! Though I was initially not a fan of either Aljur Abrenica or Rocco Nacino, after their performances I admit I’M ALREADY A FAN. :”> Plus, both their siblings were talented too and of course good-looking. HAHAHAHA. :D
Meanwhile, the second episode was on couples. The guests include Douglas Kramer along with his beautiful wife Cheska Garcia and Karel Marquez along with her husband. I guess this episode was really interesting, too bad I wasn’t able to finish the taping since it really started out late and as an intern, I was only allowed to stay until 8pm. Oh well, even so I really had a fun and productive internship day. And again 9 hours down, 10 more hours and I’m done.
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LAU QUIRIMIT
SEPTEMBER 20 - SIXTEENTH DAY
It’s Monday and once again I was assigned to Asar Talo. I felt happy about it since this time I felt like I am becoming more productive as compared to last week’s taping. Since at the very beginning of the taping, I was already busy doing idiot boards for a number of scripts. Plus the crew knew me already that was why they don’t have a hard time asking for my help. They once in a while ask me to do some little errands for them. Of course, I felt happy that I am being of much use to them, I love helping out anyway. Plus the thought that even with these simple things, they remember me. It meant a lot to me.
For instance, Ate Cham, one of the production assistants of the show, every now and then compliments me as to the manner of my work and the way I handle myself with the crew. Most of them would even mistake me as a staff and not as an intern. And the moment they learned that I’m an intern, they would really ask a lot of questions about me and would insist on me to work in GMA especially at the said show as soon as I graduate. Of course, I felt really honored and happy about this. So in return, as a kind of gesture, I make sure that in everything that I do, I always show my enthusiasm.
That internship day was a bittersweet one because it would be my last taping day at Asar Talo. So the crew really made sure that I have a picture of myself in action during the production. They even forced me into it. HAHA. Really funny but I had a great day. And another 7 hours down!
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SEPTEMBER 23 - SEVENTEENTH DAY
Since I don’t have class today, I decided to go to my internship. It’s Thursday, so there’s no particular program that is assigned to me. I was then sent to the taping of Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis. As soon as I arrived, Sir Jake asked me to help him out with the scripts and with the idiot boards. It was already too cold inside the studio but I have no choice but to bear with it. And as soon as I finished the idiot boards, I was asked by the Art Department to help them. Good thing, I was only allowed to cut out the boards, pictures, scripts as well as graphics and paste them all together. I actually thought I was about to do some major artsy stuff and that would tantamount to disaster. HAHA. Seriously, since I am not the type of person who is inclined to art or even has talent for it. Tsktsk.
Soon as I finished my work, the taping was about to start. The first episode was really entertaining. My eyes and my heart were overwhelmed. HAHAHA. Guess what would happen if 2 famous celebrities along with their equally handsome siblings are to entertain you? OMG right?! What a treat really! Though I was initially not a fan of either Aljur Abrenica or Rocco Nacino, after their performances I admit I’M ALREADY A FAN. :”> Plus, both their siblings were talented too and of course good-looking. HAHAHAHA. :D
Meanwhile, the second episode was on couples. The guests include Douglas Kramer along with his beautiful wife Cheska Garcia and Karel Marquez along with her husband. I guess this episode was really interesting, too bad I wasn’t able to finish the taping since it really started out late and as an intern, I was only allowed to stay until 8pm. Oh well, even so I really had a fun and productive internship day. And again 9 hours down, 10 more hours and I’m done.
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LAU QUIRIMIT
Lagot (4th week)
Sept. 13- 17
For this week, I did almost the same things such as label tapes, deliver forms, photocopy, organize files, help find contacts and the like. What's different is the work environment, sobrang busy nila. Everyone was agitated. According to them that's what usually happens when initial plans fail. Almost all the backpack shoots had problems, several interviewees backed out, and some researchers didn't find good case studies for their stories. While everyone was busy making things work for the the coming episode, me and my co-intern Drea tried our bests to do something productive haha. Kahit hindi kami napapansin dun. Para kaming ghosts unless kailangan nila bigla ng something.
Sa linggong ito, napakadaming napagalitan. Sa four days na pagpasok ko, lahat may na-witness akong nasigawan, nasungitan, na-interrogate, napahiya somehow.
"Shape up, tandaan niyo yan", was the unforgettable line I heard from the Executive Producer as he demanded better outputs from some of the new researchers. That phrase sounded like, "better do good or else you're all fired I'm telling you". He was very very strict. Sabagay, hindi ko siya masisisi, siya ang humaharap kay Korina at siya ang nakakasalo ng lahat ng mood swings. Tama lang na magdemand siya ng mas magandang trabaho. What I love about Sir Otep is that he explains what's wrong with the output, he wants a good material, and he knows what he's talking about. He makes you understand your shortcomings and dares you to step up and be better.
Habang stressed lahat at hindi din kami maka-stay sa office ng matagal dahil madaming staff, Cecille(PA) took the initiative to make our experience there worthwhile.
She helped us understand the system of the production, she toured us around ABS-CBN, she shared her feelings about work, she became our friend. Kahit napapagalitan din si Cecille, natatanggap niya, at marami kami natutunan sa kanya. Sa pagsama-sama ko kay Cecile, I got to understand the people from Rated K more. I got to appreciate the life in Rated K, the passion in everyone that keeps the show going.
For this week, I did almost the same things such as label tapes, deliver forms, photocopy, organize files, help find contacts and the like. What's different is the work environment, sobrang busy nila. Everyone was agitated. According to them that's what usually happens when initial plans fail. Almost all the backpack shoots had problems, several interviewees backed out, and some researchers didn't find good case studies for their stories. While everyone was busy making things work for the the coming episode, me and my co-intern Drea tried our bests to do something productive haha. Kahit hindi kami napapansin dun. Para kaming ghosts unless kailangan nila bigla ng something.
Sa linggong ito, napakadaming napagalitan. Sa four days na pagpasok ko, lahat may na-witness akong nasigawan, nasungitan, na-interrogate, napahiya somehow.
"Shape up, tandaan niyo yan", was the unforgettable line I heard from the Executive Producer as he demanded better outputs from some of the new researchers. That phrase sounded like, "better do good or else you're all fired I'm telling you". He was very very strict. Sabagay, hindi ko siya masisisi, siya ang humaharap kay Korina at siya ang nakakasalo ng lahat ng mood swings. Tama lang na magdemand siya ng mas magandang trabaho. What I love about Sir Otep is that he explains what's wrong with the output, he wants a good material, and he knows what he's talking about. He makes you understand your shortcomings and dares you to step up and be better.
Habang stressed lahat at hindi din kami maka-stay sa office ng matagal dahil madaming staff, Cecille(PA) took the initiative to make our experience there worthwhile.
She helped us understand the system of the production, she toured us around ABS-CBN, she shared her feelings about work, she became our friend. Kahit napapagalitan din si Cecille, natatanggap niya, at marami kami natutunan sa kanya. Sa pagsama-sama ko kay Cecile, I got to understand the people from Rated K more. I got to appreciate the life in Rated K, the passion in everyone that keeps the show going.
Why radio internship can be bitterly/overly SWEET: FIRST WEEK
September 13 – September 19, 2010
This week marks the start of my radio internship in DZUP. I was assigned to Ma’am Jo’s program entitled Gender-ation. This program tackles anything about gender and gender-related issues. Of course having learned that, I was kinda excited to do this and to hear the exchange of dialogues LIVE. However, when I entered DZUP, I learned from Faye that since Chi was not around, I will be accompanying her and Glenn to host the show, LIVE and ON AIR. I have no problem talking however talking on air is different. This will be broadcasted to a large audience that’s why I was kinda hesitant and nervous at the same time. But Faye and Glenn told me that there’s no reason to be fretful about it. And believing what both of them said, I agreed to host the show with them.
So the topic would be on “RELATIONSHIPS”. HAHA. SERIOUSLY? Why this topic? I can so not relate. HAHAHA. Kidding. Okay, I admit my last serious relationship with someone was far too long ago however besides that I believe I have a great deal to share when it comes to topic such as these. Since, I think myself being a social animal, more or less I have been exposed to the real nature of both men and women. So reading them is not so much of a bewildering task for me. I even find that quite amusing, really. That’s why I guess this is a sign – the program was destined for me. HAHAHAHA.
Okay back to the program, this show airs from 5pm to 6pm every Tuesday. And our special guest for the episode was Jose Miguel Paras, the boyfriend of Faye. It was really fun having a debate on-air with the boys (Glenn and Miguel) while I have Faye as a partner for this. Of course we justified why and how men and women differ on their handlings of relationships. I actually felt like we nailed them. HAHA. Sorry boys, good luck next time. We did have a great time, so there’s really no loser this time, right? Plus, we both acknowledged that men and women have their own strengths and weaknesses. And that in relationships, COMPROMISE is the most important thing when dealing with differences or conflicts. :D
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LAU QUIRIMIT
This week marks the start of my radio internship in DZUP. I was assigned to Ma’am Jo’s program entitled Gender-ation. This program tackles anything about gender and gender-related issues. Of course having learned that, I was kinda excited to do this and to hear the exchange of dialogues LIVE. However, when I entered DZUP, I learned from Faye that since Chi was not around, I will be accompanying her and Glenn to host the show, LIVE and ON AIR. I have no problem talking however talking on air is different. This will be broadcasted to a large audience that’s why I was kinda hesitant and nervous at the same time. But Faye and Glenn told me that there’s no reason to be fretful about it. And believing what both of them said, I agreed to host the show with them.
So the topic would be on “RELATIONSHIPS”. HAHA. SERIOUSLY? Why this topic? I can so not relate. HAHAHA. Kidding. Okay, I admit my last serious relationship with someone was far too long ago however besides that I believe I have a great deal to share when it comes to topic such as these. Since, I think myself being a social animal, more or less I have been exposed to the real nature of both men and women. So reading them is not so much of a bewildering task for me. I even find that quite amusing, really. That’s why I guess this is a sign – the program was destined for me. HAHAHAHA.
Okay back to the program, this show airs from 5pm to 6pm every Tuesday. And our special guest for the episode was Jose Miguel Paras, the boyfriend of Faye. It was really fun having a debate on-air with the boys (Glenn and Miguel) while I have Faye as a partner for this. Of course we justified why and how men and women differ on their handlings of relationships. I actually felt like we nailed them. HAHA. Sorry boys, good luck next time. We did have a great time, so there’s really no loser this time, right? Plus, we both acknowledged that men and women have their own strengths and weaknesses. And that in relationships, COMPROMISE is the most important thing when dealing with differences or conflicts. :D
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LAU QUIRIMIT
Let's go walk talk and deliver!:) (3rd week)
For the third week, here's what I did:
1. Deliver tapes to the editing house
2. Photocopy some request forms
3. Label tapes
4. Clean the office
5. Transcribe
6. Accompany PAs to different departments
7. Organize files in the office
Routine ko na siya, to check what I can do for the team. I'm starting to get used to the nature of the office, though masungit mga tao, we are crowded and I often feel na "pampasikip" ako dun haha.
SIGNIFICANT LEARNING: Take the initiative. :)
I realized, I can always do something to help, kahit simpleng paglabel ng tapes. They're all too busy, all too stressed out that sometimes I just feel like giving them a free back massage, kahit masungit sila. haha Sa sobrang pagkabusy nila, maski mga pangalan naming mga interns hindi na nila matandaan, weekly tinatanong nila kami ng pangalan namin haha.
Life in the public affairs is hard, but for people who enjoy it, it's worth it, I see it in them <3. The stress is worth it if you love your job, if you accept its pros and cons with all your heart. Working for a program does not only require you to accomplish your tasks, it requires your whole heart and dedication, because your outputs define the program. You do not create just to earn, but to constantly prove that you are deserving of the job.
Great third week :)
PA (2nd week)
We were asked to help out with the preparation for the Grand Kapamilya Negosyo Fair 2 at the SMX Convention Center. PAs got my attention this 2nd week.
PREPARATION
Days before the fair, I was stuck in the office cutting paper, repackaging merchandise and the like. It was quite disappointing really to do just that for the whole day. And since I believe I can learn from any task no matter how trivial they seem, I decided to just observe the people as much as I could. I tried to imagine myself in the place of a PA, gosh, it's so hard to be a PA in Rated K. Imagine, you studied hard! You wrote a thesis! You have a diploma, then you'll just be tasked to cut paper the whole day, run errands, buy food for the meetings, repackage flipflops, umbrellas and other freebies without even having the privilege to ask for a decent break for relaxation. That is just so depressing, that what you did the whole day can be done by just anyone. Like what one PA said to me, sometimes she gets frustrated with the work given to her, "Kung ganito lang din, sana hindi na ako nag-aral". Aside from that, talagang kawawa ang PA dun, PAs get the nastiest jokes. :| I think sometimes it's just too rude to treat PAs 'that' way. By 'that', I mean calling them funny names, asking them to buy you food even if it's not their job to do so, shouting at them, humiliating them in front of other staff. Sad. Sometimes, me and my fellow interns just freeze whenever mean jokes are thrown at PAs. As in yung mukha namin di maipinta, how can they take it? Seriously.
That's life inside the office. Outside the office, everything was soooooo different.
NEGOSYO FAIR
When we were in the fair, they just seem like different people haha. They're nicer, happier, everything is better in them. I saw the spark of joy in their faces, I saw that they had a fun side. I saw respect. I saw camaraderie. Hindi ko naman matatawag na kaplastikan, siguro mas nakahinga lang lahat sila sa stress na nadudulot din ng environment. Naramdaman ko na mas para silang pamilya pag nagttrabaho sa labas, parang lahat sila magkakampi, walang pwede umaway sa isa. They were sooooo competitive, kaya ang saya din naman. Pinaka "patok" ang booth ng Rated K. Masaya. Makulay. Buhay na buhay. I just wonder, if they can be like that outside, why do they choose to be so serious in the office? As if they're gonna bite anyone who makes a mistake, especially the PAs.
Of course we had SOOOO MUCH FUN during the fair :) But more than the fun, I'm experiencing things in Rated K which make me think about greater things in life -work, determination, dedication, courage and respect. At sa tingin ko, yun ang mahalaga, ang matutunan ko mabuild up ang attitude na kailangan ko to survive in the industry, na syempre hindi tinatapakan ang iba. Dakila ang mga PA. Saludo ako sa kanila.
PREPARATION
Days before the fair, I was stuck in the office cutting paper, repackaging merchandise and the like. It was quite disappointing really to do just that for the whole day. And since I believe I can learn from any task no matter how trivial they seem, I decided to just observe the people as much as I could. I tried to imagine myself in the place of a PA, gosh, it's so hard to be a PA in Rated K. Imagine, you studied hard! You wrote a thesis! You have a diploma, then you'll just be tasked to cut paper the whole day, run errands, buy food for the meetings, repackage flipflops, umbrellas and other freebies without even having the privilege to ask for a decent break for relaxation. That is just so depressing, that what you did the whole day can be done by just anyone. Like what one PA said to me, sometimes she gets frustrated with the work given to her, "Kung ganito lang din, sana hindi na ako nag-aral". Aside from that, talagang kawawa ang PA dun, PAs get the nastiest jokes. :| I think sometimes it's just too rude to treat PAs 'that' way. By 'that', I mean calling them funny names, asking them to buy you food even if it's not their job to do so, shouting at them, humiliating them in front of other staff. Sad. Sometimes, me and my fellow interns just freeze whenever mean jokes are thrown at PAs. As in yung mukha namin di maipinta, how can they take it? Seriously.
That's life inside the office. Outside the office, everything was soooooo different.
NEGOSYO FAIR
When we were in the fair, they just seem like different people haha. They're nicer, happier, everything is better in them. I saw the spark of joy in their faces, I saw that they had a fun side. I saw respect. I saw camaraderie. Hindi ko naman matatawag na kaplastikan, siguro mas nakahinga lang lahat sila sa stress na nadudulot din ng environment. Naramdaman ko na mas para silang pamilya pag nagttrabaho sa labas, parang lahat sila magkakampi, walang pwede umaway sa isa. They were sooooo competitive, kaya ang saya din naman. Pinaka "patok" ang booth ng Rated K. Masaya. Makulay. Buhay na buhay. I just wonder, if they can be like that outside, why do they choose to be so serious in the office? As if they're gonna bite anyone who makes a mistake, especially the PAs.
Of course we had SOOOO MUCH FUN during the fair :) But more than the fun, I'm experiencing things in Rated K which make me think about greater things in life -work, determination, dedication, courage and respect. At sa tingin ko, yun ang mahalaga, ang matutunan ko mabuild up ang attitude na kailangan ko to survive in the industry, na syempre hindi tinatapakan ang iba. Dakila ang mga PA. Saludo ako sa kanila.
Why TV internship can be bitterly/overly SWEET: SIXTH WEEK
September 13 – September 19, 2010
SEPTEMBER 13 - TWELVETH DAY
Since Friday was a holiday, I can’t afford to be absent this day for internship. I badly need that 10 hours for today since my ID validation is applicable only until October 8. Meaning I really have to work on my remaining hours at GMA plus I also have another internship and that’s for radio and that’s another 50 hours. So I guess I have no choice but to end my internship at GMA as soon as possible (Oh, life sadness.).
So for today, Arianne and I went to the taping of Asar Talo. I actually thought we’ll be going to the taping of Bubble Gang but according to Ma’am Grace, there was no taping. So Ma’am Elai suggested we just go to the said taping instead. I was sure it was going to be fun because I was with Arianne. And true enough, as we were about to enter the studio, Edu Manzano was just behind us. He was greeted by Ma’am/Ate Jefflyn and as a courtesy, I also greeted him with a “sweet” good morning (HAHA. I smiled to him. Sorry na, FC much? HAHAHA. :D). And what really caught me off guard was that he smiled back so sweetly too and his good morning was so full of energy. Yaaaaay! GVs! :”>
And as we were on the set, Arianne and I had a great laugh while watching the production proper. The contestant was so “game”. We can’t help but be amused by her, though we felt a little sympathy as to how the audience bash her with criticizing comments. But oh well, that’s the rule of the game. Good thing, she walked away with a pot of money.
Back inside the studio, it was very very very cold [as in sooooobraaaaa!]. Arianne and I were asked to write some idiot boards. Plus, we were asked by the crew to do some errand works for them so we were able to go in-and-out of the studio. So in effect our bodies were moving and blood was circulating on our system. At least, at some point, I felt my hand was not numb with coldness. HAHAHA. We stayed there til 6pm only since I have to leave earlier. It was a great day! Thanks to Arianne and Edu Manzano for the GVs! <3 style="mso-spacerun:yes">
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SEPTEMBER 15 - THIRTEENTH DAY
Today, there was no taping for Ma’am Moksha’s programs. That’s why I was sent to Ma’am Ella who’s handling other programs too. I was then sent to the taping of Hole in the Wall. As soon as I arrived, I was tasked by Sir/Kuya Harold to ask the celebrities for basic information for profiling.
So I was able to talk for awhile with Tado Jimenez, Dominic Roco, Mike Tan; they consist a group while the other one were composed of Gene Padilla, Maika, and Patani. And may I just say Dominic Roco and Mike Tan are just too hot and gorgeous. HAHA. Unfortunately, I was alone with them, that was why I wasn’t able to take a picture with them. Haay. I was too shy. Tsktsk.
After lunch, I was once again tasked to do the profiling for the other teams. And I was really relieved and happy at the same time since I was reunited with fellow interns in the program. My friend-slash-fellow UP intern Pam came together with Bea, an intern from the College of Saint Benilde (CSB). Anyway, Tuesday groups consist of Ryza Cenon and Kris Bernal against Rich Asuncion and Gwen Zamora. They are all really pretty. Plus I was a bit shocked when Kris Bernal borrowed my jacket for her casual picture since she was already dressed up with the Hole in the Wall silver overall. And then she sweetly thanked me after. I felt kinda astounded really. And I was once again attacked by my shyness, HAHA, believe me. I was too shy to take pictures with Kris along with her fellow celebrity players. Seriously, I still get star struck and shy approaching celebrities even though the encounters I’ve had in this program have all been pleasant.
Okay going back, soon after, Pam and I escorted the Tuesday group downstairs for briefing. And we stayed at the hallway waiting for other instructions. We were informed that the Wednesday (Izzy and Gwen of Sexbomb), Thursday (non-celebrities) and Friday (non-celebrities) players were already in the pantry. Since Ma’am/Ate Jefflyn was missing in action, we helped ourselves and got contracts from her green envelope. Ate Jefflyn has already given us permission of touching these things especially when she has to run to the other building for errands. It was nice having co-interns helping me out there.
After we got the third batch of players to sign the contracts, we were running back from the pantry to give the stuff to Ate Jefflyn who was finally back. And once again, I and Pam got the participants’ statistics. It was sort of chaotic having three sets of participants in the same room but we accomplished our work. Pam and I then lead the Thursday group upstairs to get dressed up and after which went back to the pantry for merienda. Since our main work was done, Pam and I pretty much chilled for the remaining hours of taping. Still, I did little errands like calling the lifeguards to the studio, looking for the floor director for blocking, calling PJ (the masahista) as requested by Ma’am Camille, the Executive Producer of Hole in the Wall and Bubble Gang and of course going to the crew pantry.
Indeed it was sweet being reunited with Pam again in the studio. It was really nice having others help me do the errands. It was a great internship day. Plus, another 10 hours down! :D
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SEPTEMBER 16 - FOURTEENTH DAY
Today, since I don’t really go on Thursdays for internship, I was assigned to Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis. At the dressing room, I first met the Executive Producer of the show, Ma’am Rea. Before the start of the taping, I was asked to do some errand stuff for them. I also helped Ate Apple with the props and helped Sir Jake and Ma’am/Ate Cai on the idiot boards. After which, I had the privileged to chill a little. It was sooo cold in the studio. But it was of course SUPER FUN just watching over the taping. Zoren and Carmina are so perfect for each other. They really have that undeniable spark even on television.
The first taping was all about DOGS for the introduction of the new show, BANTATAY. This is an original story that revolves around a family who loves dogs. The guests include Gelli de Bellen (She is so kwela and loud. HAHA); Jennica Garcia (She’s tall and so slim but very pretty); Carl Guevarra (He is macho. HAHA.); Maybeline dela Cruz (She is so porcelain-skinned. Inggit ako. HAHA.); and of course Prince Stefan (OMG. He is sooo hot. Swearrr.). During the taping, I was asked to do some errand stuff so I went in and out of the studio. And Sir Dex (UP BC prof) upon seeing me was shocked to find out that I was interning for his show. It was kinda awkward since we’re not really that close especially after the break of the first taping since we were sharing the same seat. HAHAHA. Pretty awkward really. Plus Sir Jake, learning that I am from UP and knowing Sir Dex kept on interviewing me about him. They were lambasting each other. HAHAHA. It was nice seeing another side of Sir Dex. :D
And for the second taping, I was shocked when Ma’am Rea, the EP of the show asked me to act as a talent. This would be for the introduction of the show. I will act as a journalist who is then going to interview President Pnoy and former President GMA’s impersonators, Willie Nepomuceno and Ate Glo. Since the episode is all about fakes. I was of course hesitant but I’m afraid I was not allowed to say NO especially to the EP, right? So I said YES instead. HAHA. I was kinda nervous since there was Direk Louie Ignacio looking over the whole scene. But I was sort of relieved when the scenes for the two were only done in the first takes. Plus, Ma’am Rea along with the crew were teasing me that I can be a good talent. Of course I felt happy and flattered at the same time.
It was great working with the crew of this show. And yay to another 10 hours down! :D
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SEPTEMBER 17 - FIFTEENTH DAY
It’s Friday and I was supposed to be at Mel & Joey’s taping but since there was no taping for today, I was sent by Ma’am Grace to assist Ma’am Elai of Party Pilipinas. I was asked then to proceed to Studio 6. And outside the dressing room, I waited for the crew. I learned that for today, there’ll be a pictorial.
I was then introduced to Direk Rico of Party Pilipinas. Inside the dressing room, I helped prepare the set-up of the shoot. I along with the crew tried to clean up the room. Then, Francheska Farr, the subject of the pictorial already came. She is tall and skinny. And I wasn’t acquainted with her. But I learned that she’s a budding singer and she’s part of Party Pilipinas. This pictorial was made in celebration of her 18th birthday. I know, looking at her I myself was shocked to know that she just recently turned 18. Oh well, she kinda look more mature than her age but I sort of have a feeling that she’s a sweet girl.
After a few minutes, Raymond Saldaña, the official photographer of the shoot, along with his assistant entered the room. My first impression of him is that he looks kinda serious but through the course of the shoot, he was really very encouraging, knows how to compliment and he had a very sweet smile. However, I really had a feeling that he was somewhat like a perfectionist. I sort of feel bad for Francheska then, since I just realized it was indeed really hard to be a model. The shoot took hours to finish plus the number of dress-changing sessions were there really to test one’s patience. I can say that pictorials are painstaking tasks as much as productions. Only in productions, more people are involved in them most of the time. However, at the end of the day, what matters is the passion and dedication of these people to create an awe-inspiring output.
Good thing I was exposed to this kind of pictorials, I had a lot of realizations. It was a great experience still. Plus another 7 hours down! :D
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LAU QUIRIMIT
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