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Home » Musings » 5 Seconds of Fame: Paris B and My Women Stuff on NHK World International TV!

5 Seconds of Fame: Paris B and My Women Stuff on NHK World International TV!

July 27, 2013 Paris B 53 Comments

I’m quite excited about this little piece of exposure I received yesterday, which was both nerve-racking as well being terribly exciting. I just wanted to share because this might just be the first and only time I get to be on international TV! So please excuse the narcissism. I promise this will be short.

parisb on nhk tv

But yes, I and my little blog were featured in a news segment on NHK World – the international broadcasting arm of NHK, Japan’s broadcasting service, and I was told that it aired internationally on Friday July 26, 2013 at about 8pm Malaysian Time (+8GMT)! The downer of course, is that I have no access to this channel LOL! I have come across it on satellite TV when I stay in hotels, so I knew it existed but domestically, I have no access.

So knowing it was available online was another bonus! 😛 Basically, I was contacted on Friday morning by Ms. Noriko of NHK World, to seek my comments on the Kanebo whitening product recall. You may remember I posted about the Kanebo product discontinuation a week or two back. It started with a report of 39 cases but based on the NHK World news report, this number is now about 7000 which took me by surprise. I haven’t seen many reports about it from anywhere and during our interview, I was told there was a reported case in Taiwan as well. I was very surprised when I was asked to comment on it because I’m no authority now, am I? I’m just a blogger blogging about beauty! 😛

Anyway, I received the email on Friday morning and agreed to a Skype interview that afternoon, which was my very first time using Skype (Yes, I know its mind boggling) and I only just about made it thanks to Twitter help from Tine!

I originally thought all they wanted was a phone interview. I didn’t realise video was on the cards or that it would be broadcasted! *cringe* On a side note, perhaps my mobile doesn’t need changing after all. quality seems ok even for TV LOL! 😛

my women stuff on nhk world tv

Surreal seeing my blog on telly! 

We talked a bit about what’s happened with the Kanebo whitening product recall which is what the news report is about, and I was asked if whitening products were popular here in Malaysia and why I thought so. Quite stumped but I have had my theories about it for a while which I’d only aired to family and some close friends so I thought I’d put it out there.

This happened to be the blurb that they extracted *facepalm* So my halfbaked theory on why whitening products are popular in Asia or Malaysia are out there for the world to scorn. Ah, c’est la vie 😉

My theory is simply that being fair or having a light skintone has to do with historical and cultural beliefs of beauty here in Asia; that you are from a better social standing if you’re fair. Women of a higher socio-economic standing don’t have to go out and work the fields, or walk the streets. They can stay indoors and be transported places by covered vehicles. So, being fair has been equated to being beautiful, and subconsciously this has been passed down through the ages till now. And this is why whitening products are popular here in Asia.

So yeah, that’s what I say somewhere towards minute 1.24 of the clip which you can view at this link on NHK World. I can’t embed the video unfortunately so if any clever soul out there can help dig out the code, I’d appreciate it!

Its ok if you don’t agree with my views. We all will have our own 🙂

But that was me in the flesh in my office, my Friday casual makeup on (I actually wore a BB Cream because hey! It was Friday! And it was untouched up because I didn’t know I was going to be on TV *facepalm*) and really crappy overhead fluorescent lighting. If I ever make it on TV again to share more halfbaked theories, I do hope I get a proper makeover 😛

Thank you for letting me share my 5 seconds of fame, everyone.

xoxo

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Jennifer says

    July 27, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Thumbs up! My favourite celebrity blogger on TV 😉

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      Thank you Jennifer – you’re too kind 😀

      Reply
  2. Rin says

    July 27, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    So proud of you! NHK! Wow 😀

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      Thank you Rin! <3

      Reply
  3. Isabel says

    July 27, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Whee! So happy for you! You look fabulous and so self-controlled. I’d never have guessed that you found it a “nerve-wrecking’ moment. And just for the record, I do fully agree with your theory about the preference for fairer skin in Asia. Congratulation, Paris!

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    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you so much Isabel! I was a huge bundle of nerves so I think they extracted the bit that didn’t show it hehe… I was more worried that Skype would fail me coz it was my first time using it! 😀 Oh and its good to know others agree with my theory too 😉

      Reply
  4. Tine says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Woohoo! I’m out at the moment and haven’t had the chance to check out the video yet but good on you! Proud as punch to even be able to help you Skype 😛

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you Tine and yes! Without your help, I might have had to call it off and what a disaster that would have been eh? 😀

      Reply
  5. sesame says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    You’re a natural! And what you said definitely make sense. A whiter skin tone is always equated to superiority, even if it may not be true.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you Sesame 😀 I agree, it isn’t always true but the lighter the skintone, the more superior people perceive a person to be which can be very disconcerting!

      Reply
  6. Jenn says

    July 27, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Whoots! 😀 Congratulations PB! The world deserves to know what an amazing blogger you are (oh yes you are thats why they featured you! 😉 )!! 😀

    “If I ever make it on TV again to share more halfbaked theories, I do hope I get a proper makeover” – hahahaha you’re always so funny! 😀 Don’t think what you said was half cooked though – its makes alot of sense to me! 😀

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:08 pm

      Aww *blush* you’re far too kind, Jenn! 😀 If I ever do get on TV again, I sure do hope I get a makeover you know, so I know I won’t shine bright like a beacon LOL!

      Reply
  7. espenine says

    July 27, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Oh Paris oh Paris, I saw you on NHK World and I live in the Middle East! I was a little surprised to see you on my tv so I did a little squeal, “Oh I know her!” and my SO gave me a are-you-alright look, hahaha. 🙂

    You and your blog has gone international! *thumbs up*

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      OMG! You actually caught the feature!! Thanks so much for letting me know 😀 😀 I’m just as excited here haha!

      Reply
  8. lisa says

    July 28, 2013 at 12:49 am

    yay! You did great. None of the nerve wrecking bit showed up. 🙂
    Perhaps you should consider doing some video blogging after all. 😉

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Haha thank you so much Lisa! 😀 I honestly don’t think I could video blog. I’d be the sort who sits and drones on woodenly, not the animated sort who can do makeup and talk and be funny all at the same time LOL!

      Reply
  9. Tracy@Beauty Reflections says

    July 28, 2013 at 1:30 am

    CONGRATS Paris!!! That’s amazing!!!!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you Tracy!! <3

      Reply
  10. Yishan says

    July 28, 2013 at 8:07 am

    Just watched the clip!!! I agree with Lisa, you did just great!! So proud of you!!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      Thank you so much Yishan!! 😀

      Reply
  11. Jacqueline says

    July 28, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Congratulations Paris, it must have been a proud moment for you. Now I know what you sound like 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you Jacqueline! Haha and yes, that’s me and my voice. I wonder if that was what you were expecting? Hehe…

      Reply
  12. Rahainah says

    July 28, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Wohoo! Congrates I’m so proud of you 😀
    You really deserve the airtime cos I think you’re an honest, good beauty blogger.
    And you look flawless!!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      Thank you so much Rahainah and you are far too kind! Appreciate all the support this while 😀 I have to thank my mobile’s camera then for making me look amazing hehe… 😀

      Reply
  13. Beauty Box says

    July 28, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Congrads on appearing on NHK! Well done 🙂 I actually think that it’s a commonly held opinion about why Asian women like to be fair so I would think many folks would agree with you. I didn’t comment on the Kanebo post you wrote since I’m not familiar with their whitening products, but I thought it was very interesting and I am shocked there has been 7000 complaints so far. I am a bit wary of whitening products and prefer to use them sparingly to reduce pigmentation – I would use them as a spot treatment, rather than all over the face.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:34 pm

      Thank you Yu Ming! I’m terribly chuffed as you can tell hehe… But yes, I was very surprised when I heard the 7000 figure. I guess it is even more widespread than many initially thought, which could be cause for concern. But I think their actions in stopping production and recalling the products is a positive move.

      Reply
  14. LeGeeque says

    July 28, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    My friend is femes! 😀 😀 😀 Well done you! 😀 😀 😀

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      Thank you!! <3

      Reply
  15. gio says

    July 28, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Wow! That’s fab! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 28, 2013 at 7:37 pm

      Thank you Gio! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Lucy says

    July 28, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    I just watched it ! Congrats Paris. I totally agreed with what you said. I have slightly tanned skin tone , between NC 20 and 25 on MAC shades. My daughter , on the other hand, has a very much fairer skin than me, and she’s just only 2.5 yrs old ( she got it from her daddy’ side ). No matter how many often she goes out and plays under the sun, she just never gets any tan , and I always tell her how lucky she is , won’t need any whitening product at all hahaha..

    Lucy

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      Thank you Lucy and it’s lovely hearing from you! 😀 Your daughter sure is lucky! Gets to save a mint on whitening products in future haha! Just be sure she picks up the habit of wearing sunscreen because from experience I can tell you that fair skinned people develop pigmentation/freckle very easily!

      Reply
  17. PeiQing says

    July 28, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    I cannot see the video in your link – I can only hear the voices. I am hearing your voice for the first time and it’s not what I imagine but it’s surprisingly good. It sounds like a professional. Hee!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      Eeps! I’m not sure why that’s so but thank you for watching anyway PeiQing 😀 Haha were you expecting something a little erm… girlier? hehe… I’ve been told my voice does surprise some people 😉

      Reply
  18. Efrain says

    July 28, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Wow Paris I don’t know what you are saying you don’t look good on TV, I think you look really good (starts to think how you would look with a complete makeup).

    Congratulations 😉

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      Aww thank you so much Efrain and you are much too kind! 😀 On the bright side, I look natural, not overly made up eh? haha…

      Reply
      • Efrain says

        July 31, 2013 at 9:17 am

        I’m not kind, I’m honest; I really think you look good and you said it natural.

        Reply
  19. Sofia says

    July 29, 2013 at 12:13 am

    Narcissism definitely pardoned, as this is very exciting indeed! xx

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2013 at 4:29 pm

      Haha thank you Sofia! 😀

      Reply
  20. Mari says

    July 29, 2013 at 4:24 am

    Congrats, girl! You deserve all the fame! One day I hope to see you on national TV as well! 😉

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you so much Mari! 😀 The day I show up on Brazilian TV, I’ll consider myself made! 😉

      Reply
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