Vicky Morales

Victoria "Vicky" Torres Morales-Reyno (Tagalog: [ˈbikɪ mɔˈɾalɛs]; born July 10, 1969[a]) is a Filipino broadcast journalist and television presenter. She is a co-anchor of GMA Network's early evening newscast 24 Oras since 2014 and the host of the Saturday afternoon documentary-drama show Wish Ko Lang! since 2004. For hosting Wish Ko Lang!, she received the "Best Public Service Program Host" award at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television in 2015. She previously anchored Saksi, the late news program of GMA Network, from 1999 to 2014. On GTV, she hosts a magazine news program entitled Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales, which was started in 2011 when GTV was previously known as GMA News TV. Aside from receiving a PMPC Star Award, she received different accolades from other local awards including Catholic Mass Media Awards, UP Gandingan, USTv Awards, Gawad Tanglaw, Northwest Samar State University Student Choice Awards, and Anak TV Seal. Her skills as a journalist has also been recognized internationally by the Asian TV Awards, New York Festival, US International Film and Video Awards, and the George Foster Peabody Awards. Quotes Whenever I am sent out on coverage, I never do things half-baked. I always give it my all. If a story cannot be done, that means there is nothing humanly possible that it cannot be done in any other way. I really do my best whenever I am out there. https://peopleasia.ph/vicky-morales-more-than-wishful-thinking/ The best of your work is produced at the edge of your competence. If you really push yourself, you will really be surprised at what you can accomplish. [] I choose to be happy. [] I try not to complain because I do not like it when people complain. I prefer to be proactive about things because if you complain, I think it never really solves anything. [] My role is also not to be famous or to be noticed. It is really more to spark some hope and to inspire in my own simple way which is why the shows I have chosen to do are Wish Ko Lang and Good News. [] I like to give the news a positive spin because that is really who I am as a person. News has enough bad news as it is. So it is really my choice to focus on the positive. That is who I am. [] We may not be able to help all the people who write us letters, all the people who e-mail us. But one person at a time, and I think the real gem there is the inspiration it gives others. [] Sometimes, we just need to be reminded that it takes so little to make someone happy. [] My concern really is the kind of world my kids will inherit which is why I get worried when I read about what goes on in the world. I worry about the kind of world that awaits them in the future. I want it to be really nice, I want it to be a better place for them than it was for me. [] Keep your record spotless. [] Over the long term, it is still better to be conservative but correct. All the time. [] "Given different kinds of choices, we end up picking the same things." https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2001/05/16/99728/vicky-morales-here-comes-bride He is the planner who "puts order in my life." [] When you are in this business, you cannot be intolerant of other people's views. [] "The poor are more open with their feelings, their emotions are raw, while the politician is more concerned about how he will project himself before the public." [] "It is a matter of timing - raising the right question at the right moment." [] “Make sure that the integrity is intact because that's a big part of the equation. And then after that, have the passion for it." https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/vicky-morales-shares-pieces-of-advice-for-aspiring-journalists/96515/ “It's really a passion, maybe it's a passion project for me. I feel that there's still a lot that I can contribute and I still feel that I'm still in the part of progress. For as long as I can contribute something, I will be here and for as long as I can be relevant, I will be here to give what I can." [] “Every day presents new challenges. You wake up each morning not knowing what will happen.” https://mb.com.ph/2022/3/8/throwback-vicky-morales-shares-an-important-lesson-from-broadcasting-business “In a way, there’s so much element of surprise in the business. You just have to constantly prepare yourself. The more experiences you have along the way, the better for you in the long run.” [] There are always “two or more sides in the story.” [] “No matter how believable one person can sound, people should be given the benefit of the doubt. It’s about fairness and objectivity. " [] "I try to get both sides of the story as much as possible. Sometimes, we have our own biases, but we have to put that aside.” [] “Aside from proper skills, integrity is very important because news is based heavily on public trust,” she said. “I think you should never compromise this trust. Take good care of that trust by verifying the news, you should not be paid to say what you say.” [] “You have to get along well with people. News is all about a lot of people working together to deliver a good product. And last but not least is knowledge of current events. It’s a habit that you should acquire. Especially in an ambush interview, you have to think on your toes.” [] “But if you work hard enough then it could be rewarding in other terms.” [] When things get rough, it's okay to express your emotions and cry. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/728656/vicky-morales-shares-nine-tips-on-how-to-survive-your-lowest-point-in-life/story/ "Kasi ako namang type ng tao kung nangyari iyan, it happens for a reason. Baka may better in store for me." [] "Value yourself. If you don't value yourself, no one else will." [] "It's always important to talk to someone who can help you professionally." [] "Kahit busy tayo... just assure them that they have an open line to talk to you whenever." [] There was no way anyone could ever prepare themselves for something as painful as losing a loved one. [] "You only learn when you fail. You cannot learn from being perfect all the time." [] "If you fail, you pick yourself up. Learn from your mistakes. Just don't make the same mistakes over and over again." [] "Hindi bubuti 'yung buhay natin kung wala tayong ginagawang solusyon." [] “You must constantly prepare yourself. The more experiences you gain along the way, the better it will be for you in the long run.” https://rubyasoy.com.ph/broadcast-journalist-vicky-morales-embracing-her-unique-journey-and-accomplishments/ External links Category:1969 births Category:Journalists from the Philippines