Mariz Umali
Mariz Umali | |
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Born | Mariz Bade Umali March 4, 1980 GMA News and Public Affairs (2001–present) |
Television | Balitanghali Weekend i-Witness Born to Be Wild |
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Marie Grace Michelle "Mariz" Bade Umali-Tima (born March 4, 1980), better known as Mariz Umali, is a Filipino television news anchor and journalist. She is known for being the main newscaster of the weekend edition of
Early life
Umali wanted to be a doctor, thus, she enrolled in a course related to medicine, which is pharmacy but she later transferred to broadcast communications at the University of the Philippines Diliman, from where she graduated cum laude.[2][6] In 2000, she ran as Chairman of UP Diliman University Student Council but she lost to Raymond Palatino[7] who is the future Representative of Kabataan at the House of Representatives of the Philippines. She also joined UP-CMC Broadcast Association, a non-profit organization of UPD College of Mass Communication.[8]
Career
As she was about to turn 21, Umali started as a producer and researcher at GMA Network, covering the 2001 general elections in the Philippines.[2] Later on, she became a news reporter and her first live news field report was at a PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration) press conference also in 2001.[9] According to Umali, she considers the exclusive interview of the suspects of the Nida Blanca murder case as her big break of her career.[2] She also had reported dangerous coverage such as Manila Peninsula siege and Typhoon Parma (Pepeng).[2]
Other than being a reporter, Umali is also a newscaster and host in various television programs of GMA Network and
In 2016, during a
During the 17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards in May 2019, Umali won the Best Female Field Reporter award.[21] In July 2019, Umali became one of the news presenters and hosts of the morning show of GMA 7, Unang Hirit.[22][23]
Personal life
Raised in a
References
- ^ "Back-to-back news and public service". The Philippine Star. May 22, 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g Camposano, Jerni May (March 13, 2011). "Mariz Umali: Broadcast Muse". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
Barely 21 then, Mariz joined the network as researcher/news producer for the election coverage in 2001 when another life-changing opportunity came knocking at her door.
- ^ "UP College of Mass Comm holds homecoming Sept 20". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 8, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- GMA News. January 10, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- The Manila Standard. November 20, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ Encarnacion, Andre (July 3, 2015). "Broadcast media bigwigs brunch with UP officials". University of the Philippines. Archived from the original on June 11, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ Eder, Ederic (April 10, 2000). "Militants capture UP Student Council". Titik ni Ederic. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "UP BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION". University of the Philippines-Diliman. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ a b Layug, Margaret Claire (July 28, 2019). "5 things you probably didn't know about Mariz Umali". GMA News Online. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- ^ "Doc Nielsen Donato and Mariz Umali face 'Alien Fish' on 'Born to be Wild'". GMA News. January 2, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "GMA-7, QTV11 bag top honors at Anak TV Seal Award". GMA News. December 3, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 27, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
- ABS-CBN News. November 9, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Broadcaster gives 'proud Catholic' testimonial". Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. June 10, 2014. Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "#CEUTHROWBACKTHURSDAY: DORIS BIGORNIA AND MARIZ UMALI AT CEU". Centro Escolar University. February 4, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "Husband of 'wolf whistle' reporter cries foul". The Philippine Star. June 3, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "GMA reporter scores Duterte for catcalling wife Mariz Umali". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 2, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ Almo, Nerisa (June 2, 2016). "Mariz Umali not expecting an apology from president-elect Rodrigo Duterte". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ Montano, Efren (June 2, 2016). "Furor over wolfwhistle". Journal Online. Archived from the original on June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ABS-CBN News. June 2, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "GMA wins Best TV Station at Gawad Tanglaw Awards". Manila Standard. June 2, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: Mariz Umali gets warm welcome from new 'Unang Hirit' family". GMA News Online. July 27, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ^ "Mariz Umali joins 'Unang Hirit'". Manila Bulletin Entertainment. Manila Bulletin. July 31, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (October 12, 2012). "GMA News reporter Mariz Umali says upcoming wedding with Raffy Tima will be a 'celebration'". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "'TV Patrol' reporter named hottest newswoman". ABS-CBN News. September 11, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
External links
- Mariz Umali at IMDb