Sunday, September 20, 2009

TV (hosts) on the internet

Meet my latest media boldface, Ms. Dana Giesbrecht. While sifting through the web page profiles of the current round of VJ hopefuls in the Much Music VJ search I stumbled across an application posted by a former classmate, Dana. As it turns out, the one-time Carman Collegiate valedictorian is now the face of CJBN in Norcom, Ontario.

Dana now talks about fishing on television, while I write bout VJ hopefuls on the web. Though I couldn’t tweak my first feature for Ryerson’s website to include an interview with Dana, I figured her VJ application deserved a blog post.

Filmed in the best-lit room in her house (the bathroom) Dana’s first YouTube plea explains her trip from Carman to Winnipeg to Norcom, a journey she’ll be documenting in a video not filmed in her bathroom, due out Tuesday. But in my favourite video, which is posted above, Dana lists off the reasons she should be come a VJ.

I’m crossing my fingers this works out for Dana, if only so the national entertainment media will start reporting on more of the CCI alumini.

Below are the reasons Dana lists to prove her case. If you hate her rationale, a Lady Gaga fanatic, a Toronto-based boy-about-town, and an adorable interning-blogger from Ryerson are also applying.

Dana's top five:

1. Dana knows the Winnipeg scene- Though not commonly advertised as such, Winnipeg is Canada’s dirty little secret: a town filled with would-be socialites, DJs, and indie rock stars. If Dana wins, she’ll introduce you to a few of her good friends— bands such as Inward Eye, the Waking Eyes, Boats, and the Nods*.
2. Dana is driven- Dana is the only 21-year-old she knows of that hosts a national TV show (Dana is also the only 21-year-old I know who hosts a national TV show).
3. Dana has experience in the glamorous world of TV- Dana has on-camera experience, and has probably even filmed segments in rubber boots. Also on the CV: Dana and I both wrote for the Carman Valley Leader, the town’s weekly paper. Believe us, the time on the charity tea circuit paid off.
4. Dana is addicted to pop culture- Dana loves gossip-rag blogs. Also a tend spotter, Dana declares weird the new norm.
5. Fishing- Dana reports on north western Ontario’s obsession with fishing, a past time she doubts the other contestants are familiar with. Marc Andrew Smith may be able to introduce you to Stereos, but what does he know about fishing? Jack.




*The Nods- Without question the best band ever to be fronted by a former attendee of Carman Collegiate, Dana’s off-again ex, Mr. Jonathan Broeska
*A piece on social media and the VJ search
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3 comments:

Derek Kreindler said...

"Canada’s dirty little secret: a town filled with would-be socialites, DJs, and indie rock stars."

Sounds just like Toronto.

1:55 AM
Dana Giesbrecht said...

Ahhhhh! I love you! hehe You are absolutely the greatest... but you must post my OFFICIAL AUDITION VIDEO when I post it.

If nothing else, it'll make you smile 4 sho!

3:02 AM
Dana Giesbrecht said...

Russ! Let's do an interview for your paper, man. It'll be snappy ;)

3:05 AM

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