Who is she? Who...MAESTRA VIAJES?

GERALDINE A. “GIGI” HERRERA:

Geraldine A. “gigi” Herrera is a licensed teacher, graduate of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in PEHM and took masters in Language Education (hope to finish her thesis writing). She also studied graphology and Chinese Physiognomy.
The producer, director, writer, host of Maestra Viajes, one of the pioneer program in UNTV that aired for more than 4 years from 2004 to 2008. It was supported by the National Historical Institute, local/provincial Tourism department and received financial grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in 2006. Received two category awards: Grand Prize & Early Bird Award in a documentary contest- “KONEK BULACAN” 2006- Title of Entry: DUGONG DALISAY SA IYO AY ALAY (Blood Center).

She produced her own television program (Maestra Viejes) for children that will allow her to apply all her experience, training and expertise as a theater and television artist. Before she took her degree course she is already a professional theater artist, directing and appearing in television dramas. She started in theater 1987 and was trained in the different facets of theater production from acting, directing, make-up, props, marketing, stage management including voice culture and dubbing with different Manila and provincial theater groups. She also granted a voice culture scholarship at Heritage Art Center 1991, attended workshops for photography, painting lesson, and attended workshop for directing at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

She made more that 100 stage performances with different theater group in Manila and provinces aside from television appearances, documentaries and commercials. She handles musical play directing, music video productions, audio visual presentations and concerts. She also conducts theater and television workshops in different venues.  Likewise she did some hosting projects or voice over in different events, concert and production projects. She enjoyed interacting with famous film and TV directors she work with, honing her directing skills more than acting and production works.

Aside from Theater and Television work, she manages her own Tutorial and Workshop Center in Bulacan where she is coaching acting, voice technique and literary contest (declamation, poetry, speech, etc.) At the moment, she is involve in tutoring different nationalities like Koreans and Muslim, English ON LINE and one to one.  (She is also a freelance tour guide to local and foreign visitors particularly French speaking in Bulacan.)

She is very grateful and thankful to God for the new project and opportunity given to her by the UNTV management and KNC SHOW (KAWAN NG KURDERO) as one of the main host in the segment " BIBLE STORY". The children show were she is also part of the original production team that started in 2004.

(KNC SHOW - nominated this year 2011 in ANAK TV AWARDS , GOLDEN DOVE AWARDS, PMPC AWARDS and Prix Jeunesse International Festival  in Germany.  In the category of “Quality in Children’s TV Worldwide”   86 was chosen out of  353 entries worldwide.  )


  ( www.untvweb.com  - KNC SHOW everyday from 4:00pm-4:30pm Phil. time)

Of all the talents and opportunities that came to her life…she is always saying,
“I don’t deserve to receive all these blessings; I’m nothing”!




STAGE PLAYS PERFORMED and/or DIRECTED:
Kalahating Oras Sa Kumbento
Mga Santong Tao
Sino Ba Kayo
Ang Mundo Ay Isang Mansanas
Hiblang Abo
Noli Me Tangere
El Filibusterismo
Francis B (Francisco Balagtas Life Story)
Silang Nalugmok SA Gabi at Si Alicia Ngayon
Ang Paglilitis Kay Mang Serapio
Marcelo H del Pilar the Musical
Sinakulo (Lenten Presentation)
Pilipinas Kong Mahal (musical concert)
LOS MALOS
TROJAN WOMEN AND MUSLIM BABAYLAN ( Balintataw and ITI)
and others

MONOLOGUE:
Sepang Tabak
Loreto Lucero
Trinidad Tecson
Alicia (Japanese comfort woman; “Silang Nalugmok sa Gabi”)

TELEVISION GUESTING:

Bayani at Hirayamanawari ABS-CBN
Pangarap Kong Jackpot of PCSO Channel 4
Noli Me Tangere the Musical – by: Film Foundation of the Phils.
Kabataan Ngayon Na (KNN) of Department of Education
Pira-Pirasong Pangarap
Kung Mawawala Ka- TV Series GMA7
Calvento Files
Philippines Most Wanted
Emergency
Maricel Telecine
Narito and Puso Ko
Lito Atienze Life Story
Magpakailanman – GMA7
COMMERCIAL: Swift Hotdog and
Karneng Binibili sa Palengke (Government ads)

RADIO GUESTING:
Multicultural Broadcasting with DJ REGINA ( Seoul, Korea)

DIRECTING:
MAESTRA VIAJES TELEVISION SHOW 2004-2008 – UNTV and www.untvweb.com
EDUCATIONAL CD’s – Assistant Director: 18 BEST FOLKDANCES OF THE PHILIPPINES INSTRUCTIONAL CD’s Vol. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 and 8 (Aquarius Recording Studio)
KNC KOREA segment " Panahon" -  April '10 Yongmasan, Seoul

Shooting and Workshop Abroad:

A Music Video - shoot in South Korea starring: Yoon Jeong Kim ( May 3'10)
KNC Segment - " Bible Story" - Yolmasan, Seoul S. Korea ( April 29'10)
Children's Theater Workshop - Henderson Singapore ( August 9'10 )
KNC Segment - " Bible Story" - Singapore Flyer and Chinese Garden ( August 15' 10)
KNC Hong Kong Members-  Zoo Garden (December '10)

And other school, NGO’s ( non government organization projects, local and international companies.
Music video contest and documentaries




Some School Presentation Directed/written and Workshop Handled:

1. JESUS IS LORD CHURCH SCHOOL - Elementary and High school Workshop
Elementary Stage Presentation title: “Nasaan Si Jesus “(Director and Writer)
2. SOLID GROUND SCHOOL Title of Musical: KARITON BOYS (Director)
3. INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI CENTER- Casa Workshop Title of Play: “Sino Si Jesus” (Director and Writer)
Casa , Elementary – High School “ IMC NIGHT” Musical Play – ( Over-all Director and Writer)
4. TEACHERS WORKSHOP: Mid Year Assessment and In-service Training held October 22-23, 2007 in Rizal Elementary School, Gilbraltar Road, Baguio City
5. Camchild Learning Center - Children’s Theater Workshop at Plaridel, Bulacan


Previous Membership: Charter Member 1997 – TOASTMASTER INTERNATIONAL (7029-75)

Awards Received:
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS GRANT:
2006

Grand Prize Winner & (Early Bird Award):
Documentary Contest “KONEK BULACAN” 2006- Title of Entry:
DUGONG DALISAY SA IYO AY ALAY (Blood Center).

BEST ACTRESS AWARD in POPULATION COMMISSION REGION 3 DRAMA FESTIV AL '89

And first or second place in other competions like: SPEECH CHOIR, MONOLOGUE,DECLAMATION, POEM, INTERPRETATIVE SONG, DANCE PLAY, and SABAYANG BIGKAS in different school competition as trainer or director.
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GERALDINE A. “gigi” HERRERA
Producer/Director/Host/Educator

PRC ID: 0499080
Email: maestraviajes2004@yahoo.com
Office Add: 1755 Catmon, Malolos City, Bulacan




Feb. 07, 2005 Monday 10:30: 24 PM

Gigi,
Here is how I see you. You've heard of the New Yorker who won't even give you the time of day? That's you. You've given all you can give - time, love, energy, talent - to your paramour: the Theater. Once in a while you give to your friend, lover, a bit of your life, love and time, but you draw away quickly afterwards and return to your paramour: Theater. Only you can tell whether you get something for what you've given away.Bertw/love

Alberto Florentino (award winning playwright)