Ricky Lo
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Born | Ricardo Fua Lo April 21, 1946 Las Navas, Northern Samar, Philippines |
Died | May 4, 2021 Philippines | (aged 75)
Education | University of the East, (AB) |
Occupation(s) | Entertainment writer, commentator, television host |
Years active | 1969–2021 |
Agent(s) | ABS-CBN (1999–2003) GMA Network (2005–2016) |
Website | Official website |
Ricardo "Ricky" Fua Lo (Tagalog:
Early life and education
Lo, born of
Career
Editorial career
Lo did a stint as entertainment editor, first as an editorial assistant for Variety magazine,
Lo is the author of Star-Studded, the first compilation of his articles on movie stars, which he released in 1995. Another book, Conversations with Ricky Lo was released in 2001. The book bears Lo's sensitive, intelligent and penetrating style of handling interviews.
TV hostings
In 1999, Lo became one of the hosts of the showbiz-oriented talk show, The Buzz, on
Notable coverage and interviews
Lo was the first to write about the Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez break-up, then, in 2008, the Karylle and Dingdong Dantes break-up.[9]
In January 2013, Lo's interview with Anne Hathaway drew flak from netizens.[10] Critics averred that the interview was a disgrace for posing questions that seemed not fitting for a well-known actress.[10] Colleagues in the industry supported Lo, however, and referred to his long experience in entertainment journalism. Reportedly, Lo was merely amused with the negative comments and was not offended.[11] Some of Lo's supposedly-awkward questions that he threw at Hathaway were about her weight loss in the film Les Misérables and real-life experience with hunger that seems to have offended the actress.[11] Lea Salonga, who was mentioned in the interview, explained that while she cannot speak for Hathaway, she has been trained to expect all kinds of questions, ranging from broadsheet to tabloid. Salonga noted, however, that interviews are also about how questions are asked.[12]
Death
Lo died on May 4, 2021, from a stroke.[13]
Filmography
Television shows
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1999–2003 | The Buzz | Host | ABS-CBN |
2005–2007 | Showbiz Stripped | Host | GMA Network |
2006–2009 | The Ricky Lo Exclusives | Host | QTV 11
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2008–2015 | Startalk | Host | GMA Network |
2015–2016 | CelebriTV | Host | GMA Network |
References
- ^ Dumaual, Mario (May 5, 2021). "Veteran entertainment journalist, TV host Ricky Lo passes away". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Constantino, Ronald K. (May 12, 2010). "RP movie industry is not dead, just comatose". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ Ricky Lo, chronicler of Philippine cinema, 75 | Philstar.com
- ^ Felipe, MJ (May 5, 2021). "Ricky Lo inalala ng mga kaibigan, katrabaho" [Ricky Lo remembered by friends, colleagues]. ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Iglesias, Iza (May 5, 2021). "PH entertainment journalist Ricky Lo writes 30". Manila Times. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Ricky Lo at IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ Bordey, Hana (May 5, 2021). "Senators honor veteran entertainment writer Ricky Lo". GMA News. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Biong, Ian (May 5, 2021). "Vilma Santos, Karen Davila, fellow celebs mourn Ricky Lo's death: 'Good soul gone too soon'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (November 8, 2008). "Ricky Lo tells what he knows about the Dingdong-Karylle breakup". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ a b "Filipino columnist's interview with Anne Hathaway draws mixed reactions online". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 19, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ a b Fernando, Jeff (January 22, 2013). "Ricky Lo 'amused' by bashers over awkward interview with Anne Hathaway". Interaksyon. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ "Lea weighs in on Ricky Lo interview with Hathaway". ABS-CBN News. January 22, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ "Veteran entertainment journalist Ricky Lo dies at 75". PTV News. May 5, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.