Written by: Angelica F. Perez
It was hard to determine the more legitimate reason why students have swarmed themselves in the Beato Angelico AVR last March 8, 2012. Surely, one can gain a lot of insights from all the seminars arranged by the United Architects of the Philippines – Student Auxiliary – University of Santo Tomas (UAPSA-UST) Chapter. But for the next forum, it was an opportunity not to be missed, simply because gracing the event would be renowned TV host, producer and businesswoman, Daphne Oseña-Paez.
All eyes are glued as this lusciously youthful mother walks up the stage and wittily talks of how her life came to be. Although at present she is well distinguished in the industry, everything was not just laid to her on the table.
Daphne was once a frustrated architect, and though ironically a math geek, it was just calculus that beleaguered her from pursuing the course. Instead, she got her degree in Fine Art history and Urban Planning from the University of Toronto in Canada. Contrary to her parents’ desire, she moved back to the Philippines and from here she worked her way on television when she was discovered by ABS-CBN in 1996. She began as a reporter but being too polished to be suitable for news journalism; her career was diverted back to where she’s really made for. It may be a tough climb but her smoldering passion and perseverance, with just a tad bit of luck, helped her push it all the way to where she is at present.
Her very own show, Urban Zone, is perhaps the brainchild of her zeal and years of hard slog. It gives spotlight to some of the country’s most chic and stunning abode, even featuring that of our own college faculty’s Archt. Gene Flancha. Urbanzone inspires a lot of viewers to build a sensational living of their own. The show is more oriented to the contemporary style, though when Daphne herself was asked of her own preference, she chose the very quaint and refined Bahay-na-Bato that her house actually takes onto.
Though she practically has the power and influence in her line, Daphne is but wise to refuse on some opportunities. She stands for things she believe are more important and inimitable- her family. A model inside out, Daphne also advocates for children and motherhood. Daphne now juggles her time designing jewelries and furnitures, TV hosting, blogging, and of course giving quality time to raise her three beautiful daughters.
If there’s one thing that could define her style, it would be of bona fide quality rather than embracing more but compromising its value. True enough, her works and TV show can only be outstanding and inspiring, while she never misses out her role on being a wife and a mother.
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