MTV Famous

August cover girl Claire tells us why winning this year’s MTV VJ Hunt totally rocks!
By Angel Constantino

Published: Candy Magazine, August 2005
Section: On the Cover

This was my first cover feature for Candy. Luckily, Claire was very friendly and bubbly, making my job a lot easier!

Here is an excerpt from the article:

Fast Facts
Full Name: Mary Claire S. Olivar
Nicknames: Claire, Claire-Bear, Clairol
Age: 19
Birthday: January 21, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Why did you decide to join the MTV VJ Hunt?
I thought it would be a really cool job and that I would meet a lot of great people. When I was in high school, I interviewed MTV VJ Sarah Meier for a project and she is just the coolest person for me. I know it sounds corny but meeting her really inspired me to get into this line of work.

What made you stand out from all the other people who auditioned?
The producer said what he remembered about me was that I wore a bright yellow top!

How did you feel during the auditions?
I auditioned in Megamall and it was nerve-wracking ‘cause there were literally hundreds of people. I had to wait for hours—I was applicant 168! I was trying to memorize my spiel while the people in front of me and behind me were also trying to memorize theirs. It was so confusing ‘cause we all had different spiels.

What was it like being with the other finalists?
It was really fun and the atmosphere was not competitive at all. Everyone was super nice and friendly. A lot of romances developed among the finalists too! Haha!

To read more, grab a copy of Candy's August 2005 issue!