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Rhian Ramos is hosting a new lifestyle show called Where in Manila. It will be shown every Saturday, 11:30 p.m., starting on March 8 on GMA.

At the media launch on Thursday, February 27, Rhian said her new show aims to promote Manila and other nearby cities.

“Napakadami palang activities, things to do, date places na you can go to,” she told the media.

“At saka ang dami palang iba-ibang food… 'Yung mga Pinoy kasi talaga malasa 'yung mga gusto natin. I think, very adventurous din tayo kumain.

“So, through shooting a few episodes, I have eaten things I would have never thought to eat before. Most of them naman I happily ate. May mga one or two lang na parang, wow this is super out of this world na for me. May mga ganu'n din pala tayong food na sine-serve dito sa Manila.”

She continued, “Then, there are a lot of things na, when you think about it-- 'Yung ipupunta mo pa sa ibang bansa like, other places in Asia that have night markets, 'yung certain kind of food that they serve there, na I didn't know na meron naman pala rito. 'Yun sana ang gusto kong i-promote: 'yung kagandahan ng tanawin sa Manila, the delicious places to eat, and the wonderful people that make the city great.

Rhian also added laughing, “Sorry, you're gonna catch me talking about food a lot because that's my obsession. I wanna taste everything and eat everything.”

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According to Rhian, the concept of her new show started from the stories of her boyfriend, Sam Verzosa, who is currently running for mayor in Manila. Sam's public affairs show Dear SV will temporarily go off the air because the campaign period for the local election is about to start. Rhian's new show will replace the said program.

“Nanggaling talaga 'yung concept ng show na 'to sa mga kuwento ni SV sa akin kapag may napuntahan na naman siyang lugar, 'Ha? May ganyan?' 'Tapos, may ipapadala siyang video or picture or pagkain from that place. Ayun, parang I just wished it was me out there exploring kasi ang dami pang unknown places na 'di pa na-discover,” Rhian related.

Related gallery: Solenn Heussaff and Rhian Ramos's girls night out on 'Taste Buddies'

On new hosting job

As a former host of Taste Buddies, it seems that Rhian doesn't need any more preparations for her new hosting stint.

She said, “I think the best way that I can prepare to host a show like this is just to be spontaneous, authentic, and honest. I believe that, naturally, my face is an emoji, na hindi ko minsan natatago ang aking nararamdaman. Nakikita kaagad sa aking pagmumukha.

“That's part of what will help me share these experiences with the audience, na parang when they see my face, parang sila na rin ang naka-experience.”

When asked what she liked about hosting, Rhian answered, “Being a host will really build your confidence in yourself, 'yung kapag mayroon kang organic thought, puwede mo siyang ibitaw right now, wala sa script.”

She reiterated, “Just being honest, on the spot, kung ano 'yung naiisip mo about a certain topic, ilalabas mo siya in your most honest and authentic way.

While Rhian has an image of being “classy,” she assures that she would be very open to exploring any place and trying any food on Where in Manila.

“Siguro part 'yun ng image ko, pero maniwala kayo… Ang hirap kasi kapag nanggaling sa akin. Pero hindi naman ako maarte. And honestly, ang mga tao sa showbiz, although, akala mo mukhang glamorous, hindi ka talaga puwedeng maarte sa negosyong ito kasi lahat talaga mapupuntahan mo at mae-experience mo. Gagapang at iiyak at sasampal-sampalin ka sa putik. Walang maarteng gumagawa nu'n.

“So, I'm actually adventurous and I want to experience new things. So, oo, kahit saan pa nila ako dalhin. Ang galing nga ng researchers ng show na 'to, e. I've been living life for 34 years, dito rin ako lumaki, pero ang dami nilang nahahanap na mga bagong experiences for me. I think 'yun din ang mangyayari sa audience namin.”

In conclusion, Rhian hopes viewers enjoy their offerings on Where in Manila.

“I want people to be excited about being Filipino. I want them to be excited and proud being from the Philippines and exploring their own country bago sila tumingin sa labas,” she ended.

Meanwhile, look back on Rhian's interview on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda in this gallery: