My Life as a Reality TV Star

Chiquis and Chill

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Music, Relationships, Society & Culture

4.8 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2022

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Chiquis gets real about her experience as a reality TV star! She explains what it took to get her on board for “Chiquis & Raq-C”, the ideas behind “Chiquis ‘n Control” and why “The Riveras” really came to an end. Chiquis also reflects on her favorite moments from the shows and opens up about the challenges that come when the cameras and microphones are always on.

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0:00.0	I'm Penelope Spheras on the host of a new podcast about the life and death of Peter Ivers.
0:06.5	Peter was the host of a TV show featuring prominent LA punk bands until he was murdered in 1983.
0:13.9	40 years later, we dive into that music scene and the mystery of his passing.
0:19.8	Listen to Peter and the Acid King on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:30.2	Everyone in our country has a voice.
0:32.4	It's something that says not just where you come from, but who you are.
0:36.6	Welcome to NPR's Black Stories Black Truths, a collection of podcasts and a celebration of the hosts and journalism
0:43.6	who've always spoken truth to power.
0:46.2	Our voices are as varied, nuanced, and dynamic as the black experience, and stories should never be about us without us.
0:54.0	Find NPR Black Stories Black Truths on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts.
1:24.0	I started Reality TV in 2009 with cheekies in Roxy and I had to be convinced to do it. It was like pulling teeth.
1:47.0	When the cameras are on, they're on and they're going to catch whatever they catch.
1:51.0	And when they're off, the mics are on, so they're listening to everything.
1:55.0	We did four seasons of the Rivera's.
1:58.0	Then the fourth season came around.
2:00.0	I think because not enough exciting things were happening, drama was being created.
2:13.0	Hola, hola catal.
2:15.0	Today's episode is going to be about my time in reality TV.
2:21.0	I'm going to tell you guys about my experience working in the industry and also about some of the lessons I've learned.
2:28.0	Stay tuned, it's going to be a good one.
2:30.0	This is cheekies and chill.
2:38.0	Alright guys, so I've spent several years in reality TV.
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