 |
| Maria Medina |
Don't get me wrong, this KPIX anchor is quite a sight to behold (she's quite the presence) but I don't see why all the big fuss. She's certainly capable and serviceable but dynamic, a virtuoso? I'm not there, yet.
Which brings me to my point. I think we're so inundated with such less than mediocre talent in the Bay Area, particularly TV News, that anyone even remotely deemed "good" is catapulted into the greatness category.
Medina isn't the only one and certainly the only woman. She's better than average but is that saying anything these days? Hardly.
For a market that seems to think it's so superior than the rest; for an area that likes to brag about its diversity and esoteric presence; that it's sophisticated and supreme and all that; it's really all smoke and mirrors.
Since we're focused here on women, I'm going to give you my choices for some of the best female TV talent in the Bay Area; women I find both quality anchors/reporters and dedicated to their profession--in no particular order.
 |
| Anne Makovec |
*I've always liked Anne Makovec at KPIX. (Who I just find out was given the boot on Sunday Morning) She's very underrated in my book. Love to watch her on Sunday Morning on PIX's decent program. Makovec should be on more and in Primetime but she herself once told me that she prefers the relative calm and peace on weekends as opposed to all the hullabaloo on weekdays.
Here's the thing about Makovec that impresses me the most: she doesn't take herself too seriously and she's also quite beautiful but doesn't let that get to her head. She's also an intelligent news reader and above-average interviewer, full marks in today's environment of nobodies that are worshiped as if they're female Walter Cronkites.
UPDATE: Makovec was replaced by Medina b/c, according to a PIX source: "Maria is probably better looking."
Ouch.
 |
| Ama Daetz |
 |
| Lyanne Melendez |
I think Ama has improved night and day since her earlier tenure at ABC7; she's always read well but her demeanor is more serious and reserved when the story deserves it. Plus, she had to replace the respected and venerable, Carolyn Johnson, not an easy job.
 |
| Pam Cook |
 |
| Jessica Aguirre |
*Follow me on Twitter
*SUBSCRIBE TO 415 MEDIA: Become a paid subscriber to the Bay Area's only, 24/7 Media Blog. Simply Click on the Right Side of the blog to the PayPal Icon and become a member today.
It's only $25 and it's good for a year. Get the inside dope on the Bay Area TV/Radio and Internet scene. Help keep 415 Media 100% free and independent.
Is Maria Medina the daughter of Funky Cold Medina? Get up on this!!
ReplyDeleteWhat about Veronica De La Cruz, The other Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Natasha Zouves, and the other Jessica, Jessica Castro. Or will they be the subject of part 2 of this post?
ReplyDeleteNatasha tosses in a little Aegyo just to torment the boys.
DeleteYou need to get these frau's to learn what good "Fan Service" is. Seems the BA is the only market where these women suffer.
ReplyDeleteStrut Pout...put it out.
No longer any need for Journo-Chops when all they do is tweet and read facebook post.
Agreed on Makovek. I miss watching her on the weekends. She made the show, and it's gone downhill. Was nice to see her dynamic presence on the weekday show recently, that show could use a face lift. C'mon PIX.
ReplyDeleteKpix is clearly struggling with their talent hiring. Any info on management and what is driving the missteps in decision making? No one is worse than the new traffic chick
ReplyDeleteAnne M is beautiful as well as a solid reporter. Sorry she was mistreated like that. A shame, but unfortunately normal.
ReplyDeleteYou are missing something on Pam Cook. Unfortunatly she and Dave are my only news source at 6am. 1) She needs a makeover 2) She has a shit eatin grin on her face when she anchoring and a phony ohhhhhh when when she report in bad news,,It's like she not awake yet...She has potential to be better but she not challenged by anybody..She so much better when she's doing Money a. Business later in the newscast.IMHO
ReplyDeleteTwo words: Peggy Bunker. Smart, poised, gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI am with you here! One up on Heather Holmes in the beauty department.
DeleteAnd what about Maureen Naylor? Again, so professional when given a chance to anchor.
ReplyDeleteMedina seems professional, looks good and comes across as knowing what the hell she is talking about. Maybe not the best here, but certainly better than most. I'd take her alongside Ken Wayne and Brittney Shipp for a team. Brittney is good looking AND she does more than just point to crap on the map. I have found her to be pretty darn accurate.
ReplyDeleteKPIX is a mess. I won't watch that station. Between the new traffic gal and Robera. Yuck!
ReplyDeleteI agree Anne was better then Maria. She is solid. I do love to watch Claudine at KTVU on weekends. She is smart unlike some of these other anchors.
Yes Rich you are missing a Rocket Body.
ReplyDeleteAnne Makovec is beautiful???? She has a tendency to sway when she is doing her standup, and sometimes sways when she is seated at the anchor table. She does an decent job, but won't win any beauty contests.
ReplyDelete