by Max Tiu | Mar 5, 2021 | Max's Blog
by ChinoyTV, March 2021 Article Source: https://www.chinoy.tv/performer-and-host-max-tiu-on-his-journey-to-success/?fbclid=IwAR2NudFf6ZxhHlZJ-jnpJ9N_MxwrgwjJC2-C6mVqvLa54fctZH-5Mpd3NIU As an events host, singer, actor, and director, Max Tiu has made a successful name for himself in the local entertainment industry. He also recently took part in the project, Dragon Music Season, wherein he sings and soothes the hearts of the Chinoy elderly who have been affected by the pandemic. Tiu has always had the talent and passion for singing and has performed and directed in various concerts that caters to his beloved Filipino-Chinese community. He has also dabbled in theatrical acting with Chancel Repertory, including playing the role of an emcee and friend of Enchong Dee’s character in Mano Po 7. Tiu is also a multilingual performer, fluent in English, Mandarin, Fukien, and Filipino. This has given him the opportunity to host and perform in numerous private events of affluent Filipino and Chinese families, overseas workers, foreign nationals, politicians, other high-profile Chinoys, and international Chinese superstars. In an exclusive interview, we ask Tiu about his successful career journey in the industry. What do you love about singing? I have always been in love with music as a child. I remember going through all our records at home, carefully picking them out of the file, playing them on the turntable, and singing along. This would instantly lift my spirits. The same is true today. Singing for me is a way of expressing myself, sharing my emotions with the listeners. How did you get into acting? I generally love the performing arts. That said, acting is something that interests me as well. I started out with stage plays in school, eventually auditioning for parts outside school. Although in recent...
by Max Tiu | Mar 5, 2021 | Max's Blog
by Wedding Essentials, January 2021 WE puts the spotlight on our well-loved wedding hosts. In the event industry–especially weddings, couples should know how to plan their big day, and a very tedious role is someone who can hold your wedding program together. Couples should hire someone who knows what they are doing, gets every detail right, and is known for doing the job very well –treating each client with special care. They may not be superheroes, but they’re endowed with boundless patience, quick wits and work with a good team to flawlessly execute a flawless program. WE got to ask some of the country’s most sought-after event emcees about their hosting journey and how they see hosting in the “new normal”. WE: How long have you been hosting? Max: I will be on my 24th year in the events industry by February 09, 2021. WE: How is hosting different now in the new normal? Max: For me nothing much has changed, aside from observing the safety protocols like wearing my face shield and face mask; keeping myself 1 to 2 meters away from the crowd; and making sure that my program doesn’t require any close physical contact. I never believed that the program for the new normal should be less fun than how we used to do it. It doesn’t matter if I am faced with a crowd of 1,000 or 100 or even 10, everything should still be classy, meaningful and fun. WE: What was your best and most challenging event? Tell us what happened. Max: The best for me is every time I am able to...
by Max Tiu | Mar 5, 2021 | Max's Blog
by Preview, July 2019 Article Source: https://www.preview.ph/culture/wedding-hosts-to-book-a1878-20190709-lfrm When all has been said and done and you’ve finally uttered your much-awaited “I dos,” the next stop on your wedding agenda is to enjoy your newlywed bliss along with your closest family and friends. When it comes to your reception, your number one priority is simply to have fun, without having to stress about any blunders, mishaps, or unruly guests. While your wedding coordinator can ensure a stress-free evening, you’ll also need a charismatic host to command the room and keep the party alive—preferably someone who can also handle any type of crowd or unexpected situation with patience, grace, and flair. Having been a wedding emcee for the past 22 years, Max Tiu is definitely a veteran to the hosting game. Humorous without the need to be vulgar and effortlessly spontaneous, he knows exactly how to keep the show running despite any mishap that may be thrown his way. His impressive credentials include hosting for the gorgeous Balesin wedding of Heart Evangeslista and Chiz Escudero, as well as for Janella Salvador‘s debut, alongside well-known TV host Robi Domingo. A bonus: He also happens to be fluent in English, Mandarin, Fukien, and...
by Max Tiu | Apr 4, 2018 | Max's Blog
by Max Tiu, April 2018 Professionalism is imperative in any field of work. It has a direct impact on one’s reputation and success. Especially in the events industry, professionals are expected to be… PROFESSIONAL. So here are a few tips to those who want to get into the industry and enjoy longevity. 1. Be on time Always be on time, if not earlier. If the call time is at six in the evening, make sure you are there on or before six in the evening. It takes just one supplier’s tardiness to cause unnecessary delay on the entire event’s timeline. I normally arrive at around two in the afternoon even if the reception is pegged to start at seven in the evening. As there are so many things to prepare, I need to ensure that enough time is alloted before guests start pouring in. 2. Be proactive Do not wait to be reminded on what you have to do. As a professional supplier, perform your duties with minimal supervision. As mentioned above, the reason why I always arrive way earlier than my call time is because I do extensive sound checking; run down the program sequence and details with the coordinators; check if the various materials and equipment needed for our program are in place. 3. Be a team player It takes a team to create a successful event. Everyone has his own role to fulfill in order to make an event as perfect as possible. It takes just one missing puzzle piece to create an incomplete picture. As an emcee and singer, it is not...
by Max Tiu | Feb 25, 2017 | Max's Blog
by Events Venue PH, September 2015 Article Source: http://eventsvenue.com.ph/max-tiu-chinese-host/ Aside from his obvious good looks, you may have already heard of his name due to his popularity and demand. Here is a man who had no plans of getting into the hosting industry at all. He who even just reluctantly agreed to be the emcee of his debutant friend’s party back in 1996, which unexpectedly turned out to be the starting point of his flourishing passion and career. No one has expected for this to happen. Coincidence? We don’t think so. Max Tiu was born to be an event’s host! By hearing the name Max Tiu, people may already have recognised him as the famous Chinese host of most well known artists’ wedding and events. Max Tiu was the host for the highly talked about Chiz Escudero & Heart Evangelista wedding, and did the voice over emceeing for the much publicized Paul Soriano and Toni Gonzaga wedding of which he was part of Rita Neri Event Planners’ coordination team. Not only is this man popular for the big demand of renowned people, but for his outstanding performance in the acting industry as well! “Being a perfectionist, I always believe that my last performance will determine my next booking. I am my own worst critic!” Satisfaction is his topmost priority in this field. For him, delivering more than what is expected of him is part of his personal responsibility. He just has to deliver more because this is his heart’s desire. “… I make sure that I deliver more than what is expected of me!” he said. Despite the popularity and...
