In this Sunday’s episode of Korina Interviews, Tessie Tomas sits down with award-winning broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez-Roxas in one of her most revealing interviews to date.
Their chikahan kicks-off with Tessie reminiscing about her early days in Blumentrit; her middle-class upbringing; and the value of money instilled in her from a young age.
Did you know that she used to sell bras and panties at the old Clover Leaf Theater with her mom?
Na naging tindera siya ng kamatis sa Pangasinan nung siya ay 10 years old kasama ang kanyang Lola?
Tessie also revealed to Korina that she was the first Filipina creative director in advertising that was sent to London.
“We have to show our audience how we’ve evolved over the years. From radio to advertising and then to TV and film. It’s been a journey of creativity and resilience,” she remarks.
Siguradong maganda nanaman ang viewing experience ng audience kasama sina Teysi at Koring.
Babalikan din ni Tessie ang big break niya sa Champoy in 1981; ang kanyang mga iconic impersonations; plus her personal challenges, such as her separation from her first husband who became jealous of her success.
She also talked about Teysi Ng Tahanan and her Emmy nomination for A Dangerous Life.
At siyempre, pinag-usapan din ang agaw eksenang role niya bilang si Doña Cielo sa ABS-CBN drama na Dirty Linen.
The 72-year-old icon will also talk about her thriving love life with her second husband, Roger Pullin, and their 30-year-long journey together.
“It’s been a real rollercoaster, but every moment has been worth it. From impersonating over one hundred personalities to writing and directing, I’ve always been passionate about my craft,” hirit pa ni Tessie tungkol sa kanyang career.
Catch Tessie Tomas’ Korina Interviews episode this Sunday, October 1, at 5:00 PM on Net 25 right after the romantic-comedy Good Will.