as it comes to an end
May 22, 2016A reality show has its upside obviously, but it really takes a lot out of you in terms of time and energy. I always thought it’s just people following you around with a camera and you just do what you do everyday. But it’s really not like that!
Everything is scheduled according to your personal and work calendars and events, and things that happen in between sometimes are unexpected and make good content for the show (like mom and her apam balik episode that got rave response, or when website crashed when I was at a Raya photoshoot). The shooting for a season can run for a couple of months so everything is cramped into the schedule. So in the past couple of months, my calendar has never been more packed. I had something almost every single day and had professional make up done on me every early morning. Some days, I had to change outfit 5 times because we were shooting for different episodes (yes, the events have been set for every episode, but things change all the time so the production team has got to be on point!) .
We’ve aired 6 out of 8 episodes for Season 1 and as the show comes to an end, I’m having mixed feelings. It’s been an amazing ride and I’ve never experienced anything like this before. Everyone was on some “high” pills, trying to finish each shoot, trying to capture moments that happen unexpectedly. From me, having the pressure of making sure I give good content to the show no matter how I’m feeling that day (getting excited during the interview to talk about events that have passed, is hard! Haha)…. to Iman making sure to organize everyone’s outfits, travels, bookings, my schedule…. to the production team shooting from day to night everyday, no matter the weather… to the editors who have to vet through hours of raw footage to cramp into a half-hour episode. My goddddd I think we all deserve a pat on the back because for a first time airing (and for a non-celebrity show), the channel was really happy with the ratings.
Now the show is coming to an end, and last week we shot the last scene and OMG we all cried buckets. Especially me. Not because of the show ending, but because I’ve grown really close to the production team. It’s crazy how a bunch of strangers can come together, spend time together day and night, and laugh and laugh about every silly thing. I seriously think the key to a good reality show is not just the content and production, but also the chemistry between the subjects and the BTS team. If I didn’t get along with the production crew, there is no way I could feel excited seeing them everyday.
We had a nice dinner together (well actually, they shot us having dinner and just had maggi in my house at 11pm bahahahah) and everyone gave a speech about how Love, Vivy has impacted them. Dean also gave a speech and for the first time ever, everyone saw him tear! He said he realized it’s not easy doing a reality show and it took a lot out of me that some days he felt so bad for me. Nawwwwwww! #suchasensitiveman
The next day, it felt so weird not having them with me with cameras and boom mic. We’ve been working together and filming for months so when it all comes to an end… it’s just kinda sad.
Ahhhhh, you guys don’t know how much you mean to me. You’ve seen the best and the worst, you’ve seen every moment and captured them so beautifully. #youaremyfamilytoo
We will officially upload all 8 episodes on YouTube once the season ends, so for those who didn’t manage to watch it, you can soon!
And then maybe a Season 2, we’ll see. 😉
Vivy, I enjoyed every episodes and please do consider doing Love Vivy season 2. I can’t get enough of you. hehehe.. Anyway, you look like a pro holding the mic in the third last photos.
It’s Fadzaaa now remember? Dean is in the past hehe. Good job Vivy & team. What I love most is that your reality show isn’t about Vivy & Vivy & Vivy only unlike most other reality shows but you took the advantage to feature other designers & inspire others at the same time. Thank youuu & may Allah protect you always.
I’m a student and I am really inspired by your story. Thank you vivy, can’t wait to watch all episodes in youtube. My hostel don’t have tv apatah lg astro *sigh* ????
Aiiii i almost had tears reading this ????
Vivy you are such a sweetheart! May Allah swt bless you
dah nak abes da….T_T
Nasib baik astro suka buat ulangan.
yassssss for season 2! please let there be season 2,3,4,5…
Iman being Iman, all her photos are hilarious..haaha
Love Vivy is the only program thet I watch, so please do season 2. I need it like seriously
THANK GOD YOU’RE GONNA POST IT ON YOUTUBE hahahah yes please Vivy, we do demand for season 2.
Goodjob to you and the team! Omg yas season 2 please im begging you ????
Assalamualaikum w.b.t;
Brova Vivy & The A Team…
mcm di Americana..depa dapat payment…how about you?..got pay or not? just wonder….
season 2 pleaseeeee….
More mariam and daniel 🙂
Yes Season 2 pleaseeee! And make sure it’s more than 8 episodes hehehe 😉
Season 2 please…so inspired of you…
Greetings from Singapore!! I’ve been a fan of your blog for so many years and I’m so excited to watch your show! Can’t wait for it to be officially uploaded onto YouTube so I can watch it in better quality hehe. I hope the YouTube series will have English subtitles added in for your non-Malay fans like me so I can enjoy each episode fully! Nonetheless, great job to you and your wonderful team! Thank you for being such a great inspiration ????????????
Reading this post je pun i da rasa sedih. Couldnt wait for the last episode! Love, vivy is the best reality show eva. You are such an idol vivy. Such an inspiration.
season 2 plisss. i’m really enjoy watching it. ????????????
Did you just tried to rub her face with the hairy microphone. Bahahahaaa. Hairy. Soo proud of you! I swear I couldnt get enough of it.
Season 2 please, but ofcourse nak tengok you buat keje lain pulak. May it be another season on another year on the next big job 😀
waaa..first time I comment kat sini vivy..u r really funny la..hehe..I baca post u ni I lak yg sebak..love, vivy season 2 pleaseeeeeee.
Season 2 please hahaha. Goodjob Vivy and team.
one of the best reality show so far, season 2 pls
Vivy, u such an inspiration for my husband and me .. go little girlll!!!!!
cepat upload kat youtube! ketagih pulak tgk…haha that show really inspired me…good job! ^_^
oh iman! hahahaha
As a girl in university, Love Vivy has made my Mondays so much more productive even though I’m literally just watching TV… X’D But your life and the persistence you have while taking care of your family and running a business really inspires me to strive hard for my own dreams and future career… I hope when the time comes, I’ll be able to get home after class on Mondays and watch Love Vivy; Season 2! <3
you’re an inspiration vivy! pls do Love, Vivy season 2!
Dear Vivy, such an inspiring program ???????????????? Please please for season 2 & more than 8 episodes of course. Keep repeating Love, Vivy ???? Hahaha. All the best.