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The San Francisco Bay Area is an extraordinary place, full of extraordinary people. With a reach stretching from Silicon Valley to Wine Country, there's no shortage of diversity and stories.
KTVU Fox 2 launched "Bay Area People" with host Claudine Wong to introduce you to some of the millions of people who call the Bay Area home. Some names you might recognize, others you might not… But each of them has a story to tell.
So spend some time with us, and get to know "Bay Area People."
KTVU Fox 2 launched "Bay Area People" with host Claudine Wong to introduce you to some of the millions of people who call the Bay Area home. Some names you might recognize, others you might not… But each of them has a story to tell.
So spend some time with us, and get to know "Bay Area People."
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It's only seven minutes long, but that's all the time Bobby Rubio needs to make a grown adult tear up. Rubio is the writer/director of "Float," Pixar's newest animated short, out now on Disney+. "Float" also happens to be the first Pixar movie featuring Filipino-American lead characters. Bay Area People host Claudine Wong sat down with Rubio and producer, Krissy Cababa to talk about the film, what inspired the story, and why they hope its message resonates with everyone.
After 45 years of quirky costumes, catchy tunes and timely commentary, the curtain is closing on San Francisco's beloved "Beach Blanket Babylon." Bay Area People host Claudine Wong spoke with producer Jo Schuman Silver to talk about how a six-week show transformed into a quintessentially "San Francisco" production.
Their story is, in many ways, the "American Dream." Amelia Ceja immigrated to Napa when she was 12 years old, where she and her family worked picking grapes. Now, she and her family own Ceja Vineyards, with Amelia being the first Mexican-American woman to be president and CEO of a winery. Bay Area People host Claudine Wong sat down with Amelia and her daughter, Dalia to talk about their journey, and how they're hoping to revolutionize the wine industry by incorporating their Mexican heritage.
Latino community activist Carlos Baron doesn't only embrace his culture, he shares it through teaching and art. The San Francisco State University professor emeritus spent his childhood in Chile before moving to the Bay Area in the 1960s. Now, he calls the San Francisco Mission District "home," and is one of many people pushing to preserve the neighborhood's Latino culture. KTVU's Sal Castaneda talked to him about what brought him to the Mission, how it's changed with the times, and why it's so important to celebrate your roots.
Napa native Austin Aaron plays Luke Holliday in the hit Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why." But before that, he was a wide receiver for the Cal football team. Aaron sat down with Sal Castaneda to talk about why he traded football for acting, how his bit part in "13 Reasons Why" turned into something much bigger, and how his own struggles with anxiety helped him connect with the show.
Lou Ferrigno isn't actually a Bay Area person, but since he loves it here and has a lot of friends here, we'll make an exception! Ferrigno stopped by KTVU during a trip for the Silicon Valley Comic Con and talked to Paul Chambers about being the original "Hulk," working out, and politics... They even made plans to visit Wine Country!
Comedian and San Francisco native Margaret Cho isn't shy when it comes to sharing her opinions, so when you get her to sit down for an interview, you can count on honest answers. "The Issue Is:" host Elex Michaelson got the chance to chat with Cho about being bullied as a kid, her sexuality, being an Asian American in the entertainment industry, her new podcast, and of course politics... All while holding her new puppy!
Listen to Margaret Cho's new podcast: http://margaretcho.com/tag/podcast/
Listen to "The Issue Is:" https://audioboom.com/channel/the-issue-is
Inspired by the stories from the U.S.-Mexico border, two East Bay high schoolers formed a non-profit organization called "Cartas Con Amor," which translates in Spanish to "Letters With Love." Bay Area People host Claudine Wong spoke with the girls about the group's mission, how their efforts have expanded, and what they're planning for the future.
For more on Cartas Con Amor: https://www.cartasconamor.org/
Comedian, actor, writer and social media personality Hannibal Thompson might be busy, but he'll be the first to tell you he loves what he does. Thompson sat down with KTVU's Sal Castaneda to talk about his early days doing YouTube comedy videos, being a Laker fan in the Bay Area (yikes!) and his advice to aspiring entertainers.
Two-time olympic gold medalist Erin Cafaro started her rowing career at UC Berkeley. Now, she's fighting for college athletes to get paid with the "Fair Pay to Play" Act. KTVU's Candice Nguyen sat down with Cafaro to talk about the bill, the fight for equal pay, and even her favorite place to eat in the East Bay.
Listen to her podcast, Humbled: https://www.humbledpodcast.com/
He's the leading man in the hottest show on Broadway, but Benicia native Austin Scott will be the first to say he wasn't the "theater kid" growing up. Scott plays Alexander Hamilton at Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City, where he shared his unique journey to the stage with Bay Area People host, Claudine Wong. The two talked about his childhood, his hometown, and all the "no's" that led to the ultimate "yes."
He's most known for that famous one-liner (spoiler: you'll hear it in the first few seconds of this podcast!)... But Danny Glover has done a lot since his Lethal Weapon days. KTVU anchor Dave Clark sat down with the actor, director and political activist to talk about movies, politics, and what inspires him today.
Actor, director and writer Delroy Lindo has a long list of movies and TV shows on his resume... But for KTVU anchor Dave Clark, he's also a dear friend. The two had a chance to catch up in our podcast room, where they talked about his projects (past and present), his inspirations, and what brought him to the Bay Area in the first place.
He's only been here for a few years, but German conductor Christian Reif has quickly become a "Bay Area Person." KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian sat down with Reif to talk about his time in the city, playing with the San Francisco Symphony, what's ahead for him.
He's most known for raising his right fist on the first place podium at the 1968 Olympics. But for track legend and civil rights activist Tommie Smith, that iconic silent gesture wasn't the beginning or the end of his story. KTVU's Paul Chambers sat down with Tommie Smith just days before his 75th birthday to talk about his early days picking cotton, the scholarship that brought him to San Jose State University and eventually into the history books, and how even now he's still working to give back to his community.
For more on 100 Black Men of America: https://100blackmen.org/
Donna Personna has lived in San Francisco since the 1960s, but as you'll hear, it wasn't always pretty. Now, she's being honored at this year's San Francisco Pride parade as the Lifetime Achievement Grand Marshal. KTVU's Cristina Rendon sat down with Donna Personna for a candid conversation about what brought her to the city, the hardships she faced as a trans woman, and how things have changed over the last five decades.
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in this episode may be difficult to listen to. Mature audiences only.
For more on SF Pride: http://www.sfpride.org
Be sure to watch "A History of Pride: the LGBT+ Movement in San Francisco" June 30 at 6:30pm on KTVU Fox 2!
The Oakland Gay Men's Chorus has been around for 20 years. The group's mission is simple: To give a voice through song to a community where everyone matters. KTVU's Claudine Wong caught up with the chorus during practice to hear them sing and learn what the music means to members.
In the movie "The Last Black Man in San Francisco," a young black man named Jimmie dreams of taking back his family's Victorian home in the city's Fillmore district. That's not far from the real life story of Jimmie Fails, who stars in the film. KTVU's Claudine Wong sat down with Jimmie Fails and director Joe Talbot on the eve of their big movie premiere in San Francisco to talk about how the film reflects their feelings about the city they were born and raised.
For more on the film: https://a24films.com/films/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco
Firefighters know that part of the job means risking their lives, but many say some of the dangers they face can be prevented. KTVU's Claudine Wong spoke with several Oakland firefighters at a hockey rink, where they were getting ready for a charity game for the Oakland Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation.
For more on the organization: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Charity-Organization/Oakland-Firefighters-Cancer-Prevention-Foundation-532619197231402/
She was born and raised in the Bay Area and graduated with honors from Stanford University. Now, Jennifer Siebel Newsom is an accomplished filmmaker, working on her third project, "The Great American Lie." She also happens to be the wife of California Governor, Gavin Newsom, but she prefers not to be called "First Lady."
"The Issue Is:" host Elex Michaelson caught up with Siebel Newsom to talk about why she thinks the American dream is a lie, life as a busy mother of four and what the title of "First Partner" means to her.
Be sure to check out more of Elex Michaelson's interviews in "The Issue Is:" podcast. "The Issue Is:" also airs Saturday at 6:30am on KTVU Fox 2!
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