Studio 23 presents new batch of VJ ‘Ka-Barkadas’

Studio 23 introduces TV’s most fun, fashionable and smart new personalities as Kat Alano, Beau Canlas, Ayanna Oliva and Juddha Paolo come into the spotlight as Studio 23’s newest batch of VJs. Very visible as the people who introduce you to the upcoming episodes of such Studio 23 primetime favorites as Charmed, Smallville and The Amazing Race, this talented, multifaceted foursome also embodies a lot of the traits that the Ka-Barkada network sees in its loyal viewers.

Beau Canlas is as chatty as Juddha Paolo is terse, but both are very devoted to each of their favorite sports. Beau once played basketball for his alma mater George Mason University, and Juddha is a dedicated boxer who competed at the 2002 SEA Games. Growing up as Filipino kids in the US, neither Virginia-based Beau, 23, nor LA native Juddha, 22, expected a career in broadcasting — but they sure are enjoying the ride. "It’s crazy, because in the past, I tended to plot out my life," says Juddha. "Now, I don’t plan much beyond doing things I have to do today. Nothing else can be planned in life. That’s what I learned the past two or three years."

For Beau, it’s a great chance to connect with his countrymen after being away for so long. "I like to be proactive and to initiate conversation," he confesses. "I like being personable. Which is why I’m glad the ka-barkada saw something in me they thought would fit in with the network, because I’m very conscious of the fact that a lot of people dream about having the chance I just got."

Kat and Ayanna also find their detour into hosting a very interesting adventure. "I like acting, it’s what I want to do with my life, but I really appreciate how Studio 23 is opening new horizons for newcomers like us," says 19-year-old Kat. "Since I’ve never hosted before I signed on to the network, and now, I really enjoy it."

Twenty-something singer Ayanna, doesn’t mind being known as a VJ before her singing career took off. "I guess I just love to talk — I can’t stop talking," she jokes. "And if you’re going to get exposure, you can’t do better than Studio 23, which I consider the classiest network on TV, because its shows aren’t like any other channels. It’s original, it’s intelligent and always interesting.