Yong Chavez: A woman of passion and dedication


By Monet Lu
Published: January 25, 2013 | Asian Journal

YEARS ago, I met this lady, who is consistent and dedicated in her profession, when she requested me to do her makeup and style for her very first Emmy Awards coverage.

This special feature was supposed to be a surprise. But I needed to know more about her personal insights, beginnings and experiences in her chosen field of endeavors. From an instant phone interview, I was amazed by her story. Here is Yong Chavez, up close and personal.

Yong Chavez marks a milestone as the first Filipino TV reporter to cover the Oscars

ABS-CBN News' Yong Chavez made history this week as the first Filipino TV reporter to cover the Academy Awards.

Never in the history of Philippine TV that a local reporter got a chance to cover the Oscars live from the red carpet and interview the likes of Aaron Tveit and Ang Lee among others. This year, Chavez broke the mold and represented the country in one of TV's most-watched events.