British TV executive and director Steven Gilfeather is directing the third season of It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez on E!
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Steven has worked on some shows in Britain, including Big Brother and Strictly Come Dancing. He has also written and produced some E! News Asia Specials, including those of Piolo Pascual and Anne Curtis, before taking his position as the new director of the reality show featuring the Gutierrez family.
“(Those were my) introduction to Pinoy celebrity culture. I fell in love with the entertainment industry here because you know how to produce big stars here,” Steven said. “You really have charismatic, talented people over here. I think it’s a market that is yet to be explored, especially in the international level.”
Steven noticed how friendly local showbiz industry people are.
“That’s basically what made me fall in love with the culture here. Everyone is so friendly, the press as well. The press has a very friendly and natural relationship with the celebrities,” he said.
He said the stars here are almost overexposed.
The Gutierrezes, he observed have different characters and personalities. Steven admitted that Annabelle intimidated him at first.
“They offered (the show) to me on season 2. I was very afraid of her (Annabelle) because of what I read on the press. But she is the warmest, kindest person I’ve met. While I’ve been here, she’s treating me like a son. They’re all very different characters. Sometimes when I’m with the family, it feels like I’m watching a tennis game because your head is going back and forth. My job this year is to take the show to a new level. So far, so good,” he said.
Steven believes Annabelle is mainly misunderstood, saying the matriarch has a “huge heart.”
at first, but now treats him like a son
Steven went to Malaysia with the family when the Gutierrez siblings were presenters at the Asean International Film Festival and Awards. He was impressed with Ruffa.
“She is probably one of the most charismatic persons I’ve ever met in my life,” he said.
Previous seasons showed many controversies within the Gutierrez family. Steven assured fans of the show there will still be controversies and that this season will be the show’s “best” yet.
“It’s (going to be) different… and it’s a conscious effort. It’s crafted more – it’s reality, but crafted, more like a drama. I think this will be the best season … it’s more entertaining than the previous season. We got controversies, family fights, maybe new characters. We have so much to add to the mix,” he said.