Based in Manila, Philippines, Dessert Comes First is a chronicle of the food-obsessed food writer, Lori Baltazar. This website is all about desserts, restaurants, coffee, and the pleasures of homebaking. Read more about me On the Boob Tube
Mon, April 24th of 2006
9:43 am
On-screen capture. Thanks to Micmoc for this photo.
l-r: Daphne, Liza, Ingrid, and me
My days on TV are far behind me – or so I thought. Two years as a newscaster on Studio 23 was more than enough. So what was I doing last night guesting on ANC Life? I’d gotten offers before to guest on other shows and I’d always turned them down politely but firmly. ANC Life however is hosted by my friend and former co-worker Daphne Oseña-Paez, also of the now-defunct show “F.” I’ve always liked Daphne, she’s really one of the more grounded people in the cutthroat world of broadcasting.
The topic was blogging, and I joined two other Filipino bloggers: Liza of The Fash Pack, and Ingrid of Tresor, self-confessed bag hag/hog. I’m not sure how they feel about me blowing their anonymity, but well, we were all on TV last night!
The show was broadcast live. TV studios maintain sub-zero temperatures because of their equipment, so needless to say, I had to work very hard to keep from chattering. (My knees were shaking under my skirt). Being inside that small room made me feel like we were all having a friendly conversation. In reality however, one look at that camera jolted us to the reality that our “conversation” was actually being beamed nationwide. It made me all the more self-conscious.
But it was fun. Daphne was an insightful host, asking us questions like how we started out, where we hope to take our blogs, and have any of us gotten into trouble because of our blogs.
Here’s a look at some of the scenes.
The fluorescent lights in the studios will make anyone look pale, even someone as dark as me. Here I am just after being made-up.
Clowning around with Boo before the show.
The hush happens when the floor director says so.
Making a point… with hands flailing and earrings swinging.
Sharing a laugh.
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See what fellow blogger Eric says about my guesting last night.
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Wow, congratulations Ms. Lori!
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Comment by Crissy — April 24, 2006 @ 10:17 am
You were fun to watch last night, Lori. Very natural and you seemed at ease on cam. Also, great call on the outfit — you stood out as the only one not in black, and looked really nice and fresh!
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Comment by Katrina — April 24, 2006 @ 11:02 am
Congrats Lori!! So proud and happy for you… you’ve come so far!!! Didn’t think I’d ever see you on the boob tube again, you looked like a natural in those pics! Hope your Bin taped the show so I can watch it when I get back
Big hug!
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Comment by Charley — April 24, 2006 @ 11:32 am
CONGRATS! I wish I could watch that!
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Comment by Robyn — April 24, 2006 @ 11:49 am
oh i missed that show..Congrats Lori !
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Comment by Bubut — April 24, 2006 @ 12:52 pm
I thought the questions barely scratched the surface – but I liked the way you came across. Sayang I couldn’t take any pictures of you with your eyes open, though. (laging wrong timing).
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Comment by micketymoc — April 24, 2006 @ 1:29 pm
nice job on the interview. you did great. -jaimee gan
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Comment by Anonymous — April 24, 2006 @ 2:38 pm
wow, congratulations! great blog, i must say. from left to right, who were all the guests? (besides you. tehehee)
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Comment by jen — April 24, 2006 @ 3:42 pm
You have a lovely modulated voice.
I say Cooking/Baking/Food Programme.
Know any producers? Anyone out there who can give this lady a show?
DessertComesFirst 9:00PM Manila 10:00PM Bankok on Discovery Travel and Living Network.
I see it na.
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Comment by carlosceldran — April 24, 2006 @ 9:09 pm
Congrats on a great interview Lori! Me and my wife made sure to catch the show!
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Comment by Cusinero Ge — April 24, 2006 @ 11:47 pm
Lori, thanks for guesting in the show. Can’t believe I was given only 10 minutes to interview 3 dynamic women all with very interesting blogs. We should have done an entire hour to go beneath the surface.
And your daughter is so so lovely!!!
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Comment by Daphne — April 25, 2006 @ 12:55 am
Lori,
Congrats on being on TV (again)! Your wonderful blog certainly deserves it!
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Comment by Anita — April 25, 2006 @ 7:38 am
Haha.. I checked out your blog because of the show.
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Comment by Anonymous — April 25, 2006 @ 1:48 pm
congrats Lori! sayang i wish you gave us a heads-up about this TV appearnace of yours. your make-up was great btw
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Comment by Anonymous — April 25, 2006 @ 10:00 pm
Congratulations!
Haven’t dropped by your blog for a while because of work and Blogger is firewalled in the office.
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Comment by Citizen of the World — April 26, 2006 @ 6:15 pm
I wish I had been in town to see it. Hope to catch up before I leave.
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Comment by Mila Tan — April 30, 2006 @ 2:15 pm
hi lori!
oh i was in town..but missed this..well! looks like it was a job well done you got there! congrats!
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Comment by ces — May 13, 2006 @ 4:15 am