Cher Calvin On Working For An International News Channel
Get tips for making it big abroad from the former F girl who also worked in CNN, Time, and now, KTLA.
Posted on November 24, 2009 06:00 am by Sharline Bareng
Photo: Courtesy of Olay
Posted on November 24, 2009 06:00 am by Sharline Bareng
Photo: Courtesy of Olay
What's it like working for an international news channel?
It's a lot of work, it's very challenging, but those kind of things are things that keep my day a lot more rewarding. I really enjoy it, and I'm thankful.
What are the difficulties you encounter?
There were a lot of things I had to adjust to. One, the lifestyle is very different. You're on your own in the States, even at work. Here in the Philippines, there are a lot of people who help us along the way. When you're in the States, you're on your own, you've got to do a lot on your own.
Have you had any traumatic experiences in your line of work?
As far as work, I deal with a lot of dark death and destruction. It can be hard when you're out on the field reporting that. You try not to let it affect you, but sometimes you become part of the story, too. You get phone calls from people you've covered, and they want you to help them, so you become affected a little bit.
What's the best thing about living in LA?
You know, I have a great support group in Los Angeles. I love the weather. I really have a lot of good things going on for me, and I can't complain about one thing. Although I miss my F girls!
Do you have advice for Cosmo girls who would like to pursue a dream like yours?
If you have a dream and you think it's unattainable, you're wrong. Because if you start to think you can do it, it can happen.
It's a lot of work, it's very challenging, but those kind of things are things that keep my day a lot more rewarding. I really enjoy it, and I'm thankful.
What are the difficulties you encounter?
There were a lot of things I had to adjust to. One, the lifestyle is very different. You're on your own in the States, even at work. Here in the Philippines, there are a lot of people who help us along the way. When you're in the States, you're on your own, you've got to do a lot on your own.
Have you had any traumatic experiences in your line of work?
As far as work, I deal with a lot of dark death and destruction. It can be hard when you're out on the field reporting that. You try not to let it affect you, but sometimes you become part of the story, too. You get phone calls from people you've covered, and they want you to help them, so you become affected a little bit.
What's the best thing about living in LA?
You know, I have a great support group in Los Angeles. I love the weather. I really have a lot of good things going on for me, and I can't complain about one thing. Although I miss my F girls!
Do you have advice for Cosmo girls who would like to pursue a dream like yours?
If you have a dream and you think it's unattainable, you're wrong. Because if you start to think you can do it, it can happen.
Tags: career,journalism,Cher Calvin,Olay,F Girls,self-help,cnn,pursuing dreams,career success,working abroad,broadcast journalism,newscaster,reporter,international news channel
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13. I like her face. So pretty and smart pa!
August 25, 2011 at 11:58 pm report abuse -
12. Cher is a very good host. I used to watch her in ABS's F. She's so lovely.
March 09, 2010 at 05:26 pm report abuse -
11. I still remember when she left F for international offer. that time cher and troy were a couple then, and i think that was the reason why they didn't end up together because she was working abroad.
February 10, 2010 at 08:48 pm report abuse -
10. I like the F Girls. I actually look up to them. :)
February 10, 2010 at 03:37 pm report abuse -
9. wow bongga. i'm proud of her. go pinays!
February 10, 2010 at 11:23 am report abuse -
8. she is so pretty.. she looks like shes at her 20s palang
February 09, 2010 at 10:24 pm report abuse -
7. wow.nice one.mke Filipinos shine in the internationally scene.
February 07, 2010 at 07:33 am report abuse -
6. she's a true epitome of beauty and brain. keep us proud, cher.
January 28, 2010 at 05:07 pm report abuse -
5. still pretty.
January 25, 2010 at 09:50 pm report abuse -
4. Among the F girls she's the one I like the most.
January 09, 2010 at 09:07 am report abuse -
3. wow... i love cher..
December 24, 2009 at 12:32 am report abuse -
2. wow keep it up cher
November 27, 2009 at 01:07 am report abuse -
MSDIAZ1. I have always love Cher. She is an inspiration to many women to aspire lofty dreams.
November 25, 2009 at 03:11 pm report abuse
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