Turs Daza, Kim Cruz, Debbie Then, and JC Tevez officially joined the MYX family after winning in the MYX VJ Search 2017 at the finals night held in 12 Monkeys Music Hall & Pub last Saturday.
The youngest in the competition, 19-year-old student and blogger Cruz, said she was in shock. She didn’t expect to win.
“I’m so thankful. Most of them are five or four years older, and I was scared they’d treat me like a baby. Age should not be a problem. You guys, just go for what you want to do. I’m working at this age also, and I’m studying at the same time. Just go for your dreams.”
A sports enthusiast who plays basketball, rugby and soccer, Daza said people were shocked to find out that he was a MYX VJ Search finalist, as they know him to be shy and reserved.
“Honestly, you can do anything you said you might do. You shouldn’t let other’s opinions limit you, because at the end of the day, whatever you do is your responsibility and whatever others do, that’s only their opinion of you.”
Radio DJ, events host, digital influencer and model Then divulged she first auditioned in the MYX VJ Search when she was only 16 years old back in 2011.
“Persevere and keep trying. If you really believe that this is for you, keep trying until you get it. Don’t stop if you know in your heart it’s for you.”
Meanwhile, jock and foodie Tevez quoted his idol, Chris Pratt, “Don’t die regretting. I never stopped believing. Don’t ever give up. Go get it. Never have a plan B. And if you love what you do, you got to keep going… and we’re here!”
The four new VJs were chosen out of the 12 finalists who made it in this year’s competition. They stood out in the weeks of guest hosting stints in the music channel’s various shows.