Boy Abunda has finally shared the reason behind how his dream of doing presidential interviews has turned into a reality.
On a recently uploaded YouTube video, the King of Talk revealed that these special interviews were just a concept in his mind way back in September 2021.
Boy shared that he wanted to take on the role American broadcaster Barbara Walters had during the administration of 37th U.S. President Richard Nixon.
“I knew in my heart that I wanted to do interviews with presidential candidates. I just didn’t know how to do it. So, I dribbled this concept in my mind for a long, long time,” he said.
In October of last year, Boy was a step closer to this goal when one of his friends had suggested that he moderate a debate.
“Sabi ko nga, I’d leave it to journalists. Wala naman akong ilusyon na ako ay journalist. I’m an interviewer. I don’t know if people understand that but in so far as I am concerned, I am an inquisitor. I interview people, I ask questions,” he said.
The 66-year-old continued his video, expressing his gratitude for his friends who made all of it possible – from the production team, swab tests, venue, to even media partners.
He thanked ABS-CBN’s COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes for supporting his idea and presenting the interviews at the Kapamilya Channel alongside his YouTube channel. Boy also showed his appreciation for the Philippine Star’s president and CEO, Miguel Belmonte, for partnering up with him.
“Everything fell into the right place. Ang laki ng pasasalamat ko sa Diyos. Thank you, Lord for your infinite kindness. Di ko alam nung September nung iniisip ko pa lamang ito na you had a bigger plan and you were going to make this happen and I say, God, from the bottom of my heart, with humility and love, I thank you,” he said.
Boy ended his 13-minute-long video, thanking his fans for their support.
His 2022 Presidential One-On-One Interviews will have the five presidential candidates: Sen. Ping Lacson, former Sen. Bongbong Marcos Jr., Vice President Leni Robredo, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, and Sen. Manny Pacquiao answer 10 questions, 1 personal question, 1 final question, and a 60-second political fast talk.
The interviews will air one by one, starting January 24 until January 28.
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