Susan Enriquez

Susan Sevillo, known professionally as Susan Enriquez, is a Filipino journalist, radio and TV news reporter and host for GMA Network, GMA News TV, and DZBB.

Susan Enriquez
NationalityFilipino
EducationJournalism degree
Alma materLyceum of the Philippines University
Occupation
  • Journalist
  • TV and radio program host
  • News reporter
Employer
Television

Background

Enriquez came from a poor family and as a child, she dreamed of becoming a factory worker. She earned a scholarship and extra income from helping in her mother's eatery for her studies towards a bachelor's degree in journalism at Lyceum of the Philippines University. She graduated in 1986.[1] Her TV name "Enriquez" was her former husband's with whom she had a daughter in their marriage, which was annulled.[2]

Radio

She started working at IBC Radio and a voice talent in 1981 at DZBB Newscoop.[2][3] In 1989, she was hired as production assistant and writer in DZBB.[4] She then hosted Kay Susan Na!, an infotainment radio program in DZBB that aired from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon.[2]

Enriquez is a host in DZBB programs which were also aired on Dobol B sa News TV such as Easy Easy Lang and Kay Susan Tayo! sa Radyo.[5][6][7]

TV career

GMA News

Enriquez became a TV news reporter for GMA News. In 1990, she was a reporter for GMA News Live, an hourly news update.[3] Her first TV appearance was met with criticism from the audience for her lack of make-up, a practice she said that was not required during her radio stint.[1] Her reports appeared in Saksi and 24 Oras.[8][9]

Kay Susan Tayo!

Starting in 2003, she hosted the TV show Kay Susan Tayo! on GMA 7.[2][10] The program was described as a lifestyle show with "informative but also entertaining content."[3] The program ran for six years.[2][10] It won a Catholic Mass Media Awards' Best Informative Show award.[2]

Unang Hirit

In 2010, she was one of the hosts in the morning TV show Unang Hirit. She returned to the program in 2013.[3][11]

iJuander

In 2011, she co-hosted GMA News TV's iJuander with Cesar Apolinario.[2][10] The show's format centered on Filipino identity, folklore, beliefs, and cuisine and earned the Anak TV Seal on the same year it began.[12]

Other TV shows

October 22, 2017, she was the host for GMA News TV's morning show Kape at Balita together with Joel Reyes Zobel, Mariz Umali, and Michael Fajatin.[13] In addition, she was part of i-Witness creating documentaries and Emergency hosted by Arnold Clavio.[2]

Captivity

Enriquez was kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf while at work in Basilan on April 20, 2000 and was one of the journalists held in captivity.[14][15] While other journalists were freed, she remained behind allegedly because one of the leaders was infatuated with her and planned to make her a spouse. Her release was made possible through the help of Noli de Castro.[9]

Recognition

Ricky Lo of the Philippine Star wrote, "Since she is in our consciousness seemingly every hour on the hour from early morning to sometimes late at night when she pinch-hits for colleagues on leave, Susan Enriquez has become every household’s lovable companion who proves that big things indeed come in small packages."[4] B. Allie Tah of Rappler also said, "Through the years, she has been consistent with her public persona as a warm and simple TV personality with a comprehensive, no-nonsense dedication in her trade of broadcast journalism."[3] Isah V. Red wrote in Manila Standard, "Enriquez is known on TV as "Boses ng Masa." She is an accommodating news personality, especially among housewives who approach her for consumer problems, domestic concerns and barangay issues. They see her as their champion."[11]

Awards
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2013Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Magazine TV HostiJuander with Cesar ApolinarioWon
PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Morning Show HostUnang HiritWon[16]
2014PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Magazine Show HostiJuanderWon
2015PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Morning Show HostUnang HiritWon[17]
2017Gawad Filipino Year-End AwardsBest Female News and Public Affairs HostN/AWon[18]
15th Gawad Tanglaw AwardsBest Female Radio AnchorN/AWon[19]
2018PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Morning Show HostUnang HiritWon[20]
2019Gawad Filipino Women's Month AwardsNatatanging Filipina sa Larangan ng PagbabalitaN/AWon[21]
Rotary Club of Manila Journalism AwardsTelevision Broadcaster of the YearN/AWon[22]

References
  1. "A Reporter's Life: Susan Enriquez". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  2. "Yes, kay Susan tayo!". philstar.com. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  3. Tah, B. Allie. "Susan Enriquez back in 'Unang Hirit'". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  4. "Doesn't Susan ever sleep?". philstar.com. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  5. "'Dobol B sa News TV' anchors vow inclusivity, more focused reporting after program expansion". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  6. "Dobol B sa News TV now airs Mondays to Sundays". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  7. Inc, GMA New Media. "Susan Enriquez, Lala Roque want you to go 'Easy Easy Lang' | GMANetwork.com - Radio - Articles". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  8. "Device stolen from construction firm has radioactive material, warns PNRI". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  9. "A day in the life of a star TV reporter - STARBYTES by Butch Francisco". philstar.com. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  10. "Susan Enriquez in Tunay Na Buhay". philstar.com. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  11. "Susan Enriquez back in Unang Hirit". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  12. "News TV fan favorite "I Juander" moves to Wednesday timeslot". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  13. Ching, Mark Angelo. "Kapuso newscaster Susan Enriquez agrees there's a need for the Anti-Cybercrime Law". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  14. News, ABS-CBN. "Abu Sayyaf abducted 20 journalists since 2000". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  15. "Foreign journalist, Filipino crew missing in Jolo | CMFR". cmfr-phil.org. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  16. "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. 2013-11-24. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  17. "GMA wins big in PMPC Star Awards for TV". philstar.com. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  18. Ramos, Jansen. "GMA News and Public Affairs bags awards at the Gawad Filipino Awards 2017". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  19. "Kapuso personalities, programs recognized at the 15th Gawad Tanglaw awards". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  20. "Tempo: 2018-10-23 - More honors for GMA 7". Pressreader: Tempo. September 23, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  21. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "#WomenPower: Jessica Soho, Susan Enriquez, Cata Tibayan and Ali Sotto recognized at the Gawad Filipino Women's Month Awards 2019". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  22. "JOURNALISM CENTENNIAL AWARDS PRESENTATION" (PDF). Rotary Club of Manila. June 3, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
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