Veteran host and radio personality Amy Perez recently expressed a mix of joy and nostalgia during a joint press event with fellow broadcaster Winnie Cordero.
Held on November 12 at Seda Hotel in Trinoma Complex, the gathering celebrated their return to Teleradyo via DWPM (formerly DZMM) while also reflecting on the challenges faced by their former colleagues.
Perez hosts ‘Ako ‘To, Si T’yang Amy,’ a program tackling mental health issues airing weekdays at 3 PM. Cordero, on the other hand, anchors two shows: ‘Tatak Serbisyo,’ a public service program airing weekdays at 10:30 AM, and ‘Win Today’ on Saturdays at 10 AM.
Despite the excitement of being back on air, Oerez admitted the comeback carries emotional weight.
“Masaya na meron ding pressure… alam namin na sundalo kami na sumusunod at ginagawa ang trabaho namin para sa ikauunlad ng lahat ng nasa DWPM,” she shared.
The bittersweet reality is that while some are returning to radio, many former colleagues have yet to recover from the ABS-CBN franchise loss.
Perez’s program draws heavily from her personal experiences, which she uses to empathize with her listeners. Known for her practical yet compassionate advice, she takes care not to impose solutions but instead shares options.
“Kapag ako ang nagbibigay ng advice, hindi ko idinidikdik sa listeners… I give options. Kunwari, kung pinag-uusapan ay nag-cheat ang asawa, ‘Eto ‘yung ginawa ko. Nangyari ‘yan sa akin,’” she said with a laugh, referencing her first marriage.
Amy was previously married to Brix Ferraris, with their union ending in annulment after nine years. The host candidly relates to listeners experiencing similar struggles and uses her story to inspire hope.
Now happily married to Carlo Castillo, a fellow radio host, Perez celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary this year. The couple shares two children, Kyle, 16, and Seyah, 12. Her eldest son, Adi, from her first marriage, is now 26 and living independently.
Amy shared her gratitude for the stability and joy in her personal life, noting that these experiences bring authenticity to her on-air interactions.
With the relaunch of DWPM, Perez and Cordero are eager to rebuild and reconnect with their audiences while navigating the challenges of a recovering network.
“Masaya dahil nakikita pa rin namin ‘yung mga dati naming katrabaho, pero malungkot kasi nabawasan kami. Sabi nga sa Korea, ‘fighting!’” Amy quipped, reflecting her trademark optimism.
As she balances her roles as a host, wife, and mother, Amy Perez continues to serve as a beacon of resilience and hope, inspiring both her listeners and colleagues.
