Showing posts with label Clear Future League. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clear Future League. Show all posts
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Chris Tiu as Clear Men Future League Host
It was roughly a year ago when a friend (Enteng) posted this entry on his blog. Little did he (we) know that i will get to rub elbows with this certain famous celebrity because of work (Yeah, still, fuck work but these are the "little" [exaggerated] things that make you survive this stressed-induced workaday world that we live [work] in.)
Here are a few honest Tiu-related realizations:
1) At first, i was very hesitant of (well, adamantly disagreeing with) the management's (actually, client's) decision to hire Chris Tiu as the main host (think Sylvester Stallone in The Contender, or Ryan Seacrest in American Idol) of the Clear Men Future League because of his "rehistro" on tv (particularly, GMA shows)--- sim-ply because, in my opinion, he was "trying too hard" or maybe "just too robotic" to be the host of the rather challenging task of carrying a sports reality show.
i was wrong. i was dead wrong. You give the guy the leeway, the freedom (a little bit of it) of attacking the script his own way--- his own style--- and you'll get a host who's effective in connecting with the participants and the (TV) audience, one way and/or the other. And you get an honest host who just tries to do his thing. And it works.
2) Chris Tiu is thisclose to perfection. Successful basketball player (UAAP hero, National Team star leader), good looks, and intelligent/smart? Now, now, don't get me wrong... As Enteng wrote on his blog--- simply, if you are a Filipino that's practically what you want to be, what you want your sons to be and some... Basketball fanaddicts? He is the personification of what we all wantED to be when we were kids, when we were growing up watching the Samboy Lims or Allan Caidics.
(If you want more details you have to email me and ask me about the Production Manager's, Creative Director's and Make-up Artist's reaction when they first met Mr. Tiu.) ... Before i get burned being DTNL and some, please refer to the Enteng's Kidding Aside post because he pretty much has summarized what i am trying to say here.
3) And if you think the buck stops there... This person is actually very un-Atenista like... (i would know even if i am from de Naga, and they are from de Manila)... No Atenista-yabang air at all, which is weird because that is what i expected from the start. Down-to-earth and very, very humble. As the headwriter for the show, that was one less potential to worry about. So yeah, it was very, very easy working with Mr. Tiu.
4) And finally, thanks to a Smart Gilas jersey he gave me (i don't usually ask for freebies and all, but i mustered enough courage to ask for it!) plus this priceless picture below:
So there. As Chris said, hope that our show would rate well. i hope so too. Because honest, humble, good guys deserve nothing less. Karma, please take over now.
Here are a few honest Tiu-related realizations:
1) At first, i was very hesitant of (well, adamantly disagreeing with) the management's (actually, client's) decision to hire Chris Tiu as the main host (think Sylvester Stallone in The Contender, or Ryan Seacrest in American Idol) of the Clear Men Future League because of his "rehistro" on tv (particularly, GMA shows)--- sim-ply because, in my opinion, he was "trying too hard" or maybe "just too robotic" to be the host of the rather challenging task of carrying a sports reality show.
i was wrong. i was dead wrong. You give the guy the leeway, the freedom (a little bit of it) of attacking the script his own way--- his own style--- and you'll get a host who's effective in connecting with the participants and the (TV) audience, one way and/or the other. And you get an honest host who just tries to do his thing. And it works.
2) Chris Tiu is thisclose to perfection. Successful basketball player (UAAP hero, National Team star leader), good looks, and intelligent/smart? Now, now, don't get me wrong... As Enteng wrote on his blog--- simply, if you are a Filipino that's practically what you want to be, what you want your sons to be and some... Basketball fanaddicts? He is the personification of what we all wantED to be when we were kids, when we were growing up watching the Samboy Lims or Allan Caidics.
(If you want more details you have to email me and ask me about the Production Manager's, Creative Director's and Make-up Artist's reaction when they first met Mr. Tiu.) ... Before i get burned being DTNL and some, please refer to the Enteng's Kidding Aside post because he pretty much has summarized what i am trying to say here.
3) And if you think the buck stops there... This person is actually very un-Atenista like... (i would know even if i am from de Naga, and they are from de Manila)... No Atenista-yabang air at all, which is weird because that is what i expected from the start. Down-to-earth and very, very humble. As the headwriter for the show, that was one less potential to worry about. So yeah, it was very, very easy working with Mr. Tiu.
4) And finally, thanks to a Smart Gilas jersey he gave me (i don't usually ask for freebies and all, but i mustered enough courage to ask for it!) plus this priceless picture below:
So there. As Chris said, hope that our show would rate well. i hope so too. Because honest, humble, good guys deserve nothing less. Karma, please take over now.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Damsel(s) in Davao
And Cebu actually. Before the end of March, Ms. Sharon Yu, previously a courtside reporter for UAAP's De La Salle Green Archers, officially became one of the show's host and immediately upon learning was asked to fly to Cebu last week to join us in this leg for the usual interviews and spiels to be used in the show.
Anyway, it's very satisfying to see a host who works really hard and maybe to a fault, blue collar jobs that is not expected of her but is very appreciated by the team. She's not only a host but doubles up as one of the producers most times because of her knack of finding the stories and bringing out the best in her interviewees (either off or on cam). i guess her naturally bubbly and friendly ways are two of her rather interesting traits; strong suits that will fit well with the "reality" aspect of the Clear Men Future League show to air this July.
Here are a few pictures from the Cebu and Davao legs. Among them, Sharon, the damsel i am talking about plus some members of the team who are either damsels in their own special way(Myles, producer/writer), a semi-damsel (Rain, CD) or people on the lookout for damsels in town (Gelo, EP; Cameramen/Technical Team: Ruel, Jecky, Arnold, Rey and Efren) And of course, some images from the CFL event itself.
Sharon welcoming the Cebu participants.
Fast fact: Sharon is actually a very, very good piano player. So much so that we can agree that indeed life is unfair (Brains, beauty and now this?)
And some images from the BTV/CFL team:
After the experience in Cebu (see citation post) the first pic had to be taken. Next few images are posted at random, as you might notice there are very few shots that prove to be "scenic", after all, we (i) are here for business and not really for pleasure. Oh well.
Yeah, it's this fucking gig is (very) tiring, but heck sometimes you just find the motivation to do it. And it's not Sharon Yu's smile (although that is a factor), it's called doing a job that you really love (even if you despise people, or their attitude, that heads that job) and spending time with real honest people, new and old.
Anyway, it's very satisfying to see a host who works really hard and maybe to a fault, blue collar jobs that is not expected of her but is very appreciated by the team. She's not only a host but doubles up as one of the producers most times because of her knack of finding the stories and bringing out the best in her interviewees (either off or on cam). i guess her naturally bubbly and friendly ways are two of her rather interesting traits; strong suits that will fit well with the "reality" aspect of the Clear Men Future League show to air this July.
Here are a few pictures from the Cebu and Davao legs. Among them, Sharon, the damsel i am talking about plus some members of the team who are either damsels in their own special way(Myles, producer/writer), a semi-damsel (Rain, CD) or people on the lookout for damsels in town (Gelo, EP; Cameramen/Technical Team: Ruel, Jecky, Arnold, Rey and Efren) And of course, some images from the CFL event itself.
Sharon welcoming the Cebu participants.
Fast fact: Sharon is actually a very, very good piano player. So much so that we can agree that indeed life is unfair (Brains, beauty and now this?)
And some images from the BTV/CFL team:After the experience in Cebu (see citation post) the first pic had to be taken. Next few images are posted at random, as you might notice there are very few shots that prove to be "scenic", after all, we (i) are here for business and not really for pleasure. Oh well.
Yeah, it's this fucking gig is (very) tiring, but heck sometimes you just find the motivation to do it. And it's not Sharon Yu's smile (although that is a factor), it's called doing a job that you really love (even if you despise people, or their attitude, that heads that job) and spending time with real honest people, new and old.Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Ordinance #1361 (Cebu Citation)
So much for Fight Club tendencies and breaking rules then not caring about the consequences. Cebu just owned me earlier today. You could say, it couldn't have started better than this.
Team BTV is currently in Cebu to shoot the first of the five regional finals for the Clear Future League. And if it's any indication, i believe this will be an interesting next seven days (other half will be spent in Davao.) because of what transpired near the Magellan's Cross this morning.
There i was, cool under the seething heat with a Marlboro Lights in hand when i threw the butt to the ground. Out of the blue, a manang in uniform appeared holding a pen and paper, which at that time felt like a double-barrelled shot gun pointed at my head. Fast forward (it was actually very slow) to five minutes later she was asking my name as she pointed to the paper with his pen and showed me a receipt of sorts that was screaming "citation" and whatnots.
Apparently i violated a city ordinance for littering and that i needed to pay 500 pesos at the treasurer's office a couple of blocks away from where the cigarette butt was found. In between sincere apologies and ardent sorries, i (proabably) convinced her that the first-time offender in me would not ever, ever do it again.
And really, i was.
First time in Cebu City and i was almost doomed (Hey, it's just 500 pesos but the embarassment was priceless).What awaits in Davao is really not something i am looking forward to right now. Give or take a few humor and ironies that come with it.
Team BTV is currently in Cebu to shoot the first of the five regional finals for the Clear Future League. And if it's any indication, i believe this will be an interesting next seven days (other half will be spent in Davao.) because of what transpired near the Magellan's Cross this morning.
There i was, cool under the seething heat with a Marlboro Lights in hand when i threw the butt to the ground. Out of the blue, a manang in uniform appeared holding a pen and paper, which at that time felt like a double-barrelled shot gun pointed at my head. Fast forward (it was actually very slow) to five minutes later she was asking my name as she pointed to the paper with his pen and showed me a receipt of sorts that was screaming "citation" and whatnots.
Apparently i violated a city ordinance for littering and that i needed to pay 500 pesos at the treasurer's office a couple of blocks away from where the cigarette butt was found. In between sincere apologies and ardent sorries, i (proabably) convinced her that the first-time offender in me would not ever, ever do it again.And really, i was.
First time in Cebu City and i was almost doomed (Hey, it's just 500 pesos but the embarassment was priceless).What awaits in Davao is really not something i am looking forward to right now. Give or take a few humor and ironies that come with it.
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