Annabelle Rama on reality show: Masaya, mahirap

MANILA - Feisty talent manager Annabelle Rama said she enjoys being part of her family's reality show titled "It Takes Guts to be a Gutierrez," which will be aired on E! Channel next month. She admitted, however, that she has yet to get used to having cameras inside their home. "Hirap nga ako kasi hindi ako sanay na may camera sa bahay, na laging may nakasunod na camera at lapel sa aking [damit]. Minsan, napipipi ako, hindi ako makapagsalita kasi natatakot ako na malaman ng taumbayan ang sasabihin ko. Pero hindi ko rin matiis, nalalaman tuloy," Rama said. "Masaya naman. Nag-e-enjoy na ako ngayon. Noong una, nahirapan talaga ako kasi walang binabasang script, para bang bahala ka sa buhay mo, nasa bahay lang kami. Kung ano-anong topic namin, 'yun, nakukunan lahat," she added. "It Takes Guts to be A Gutierrez" features the personal and professional lives of the Gutierrez family. Mike Carandang, Emmy-award-winning producer of America's Next Top Model, is directing the show. Also part of the reality show are Rama's husband Eddie and their children Ruffa, Raymond, Richard, Rocky, Elvis and Ritchie Paul, as well as their grandchildren Lorin and Venice. Rama said she is honored that her family got the chance to be featured in an Asian reality show. "Super, super talaga akong natutuwa. Buong family ko tuwang-tuwa sa E! kasi talagang nagtitiwala sila sa amin, first Asian reality show tapos ang aming promo ay kinompare nila sa Kardashians," she said. "Suportahan niyo ang aming show, hindi kayo magsisisi, marami kayong malalamang pasabog," she added. "It Takes Guts to be A Gutierrez" will premiere on E! Channel on June 1.