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| Posted: 04 May 2013 12:12 AM PDT A new reality show portrays slain model Reeva Steenkamp as a happy and vibrant person. IN THE reality show Tropika Island Of Treasure 5 there is haunting footage of Oscar Pistorius' slain girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, speaking about the need to leave a positive mark on life, words laden with unintended poignancy after her shocking death on Feb 14. "Not just your journey in life, but the way that you go out and make your exit is so important, you have either made an impact in a positive way or a negative way," Reeva Steenkamp said in the reality competition series. The 29-year-old model and law school graduate was shot three times at Pistorius home in the early hours of Valentine's Day in a case that shocked many and topped news broadcasts around the world. Pistorius – a national icon who inspired people around the world when he became the first double amputee to compete against able-bodied athletes in the Olympic Games last year – has been charged with murdering his girlfriend in cold blood. His uncle gave the strongest indication yet that the star athlete, who broke down sobbing during his initial court appearance, would plead not guilty to the charges against him. "We have no doubt there is no substance to the allegation and that the State's own case, including its own forensic evidence, strongly refutes any possibility of a premeditated murder or indeed any murder at all," Arnold Pistorius said in a statement. "We are all grieving for Reeva, her family and her friends," he said. "Oscar - as you can imagine - is also numb with shock as well as grief." The track star faces a life sentence if convicted of premeditated murder, as alleged by state prosecutors. Arnold Pistorius added that the couple "had plans together. Oscar was happier in his private life than he had been for a long time." When the show premiered on South African television two days after her death, it offered the world a small glimpse of the less well-known half of the doomed couple. A one minute tribute before Tropika Island Of Treasure 5 showed Steenkamp appearing contemplative and at ease with herself, sitting beneath a beach-front palm, dressed in a strappy top and a yellow, black and dotted bikini, with her blonde hair tied back. Looking deep into the camera, she also offered some advice to the up to three million people who watch the show every week. "Just maintain integrity and maintain class and just always be true to yourself," she said in what now sounds like a soliloquy on a life cut short. "I'm going to miss you all so much." But there were plenty of more light-hearted moments. Steenkamp is seen swimming with dolphins and smiling broadly as she floats down the jungle-flanked Martha Brae River on a punted bamboo raft. The model blew kisses, laughed and splashed across an aquatic obstacle course with other contestants trying not to be voted off the show. The reality show, shot on location in Jamaica, featured the slain model as well as 13 other local personalities competing for one million rand (RM337mil) prize money. Producers defended their decision not to shelve the show, instead painting its broadcast as a tribute to Steenkamp. "She was happy, healthy, beautiful and vibrant and that's the way she should be remembered," said executive producer Samantha Moon. In an earlier statement Moon said the decision to broadcast Tropika Island Of Treasure 5 was taken after "much deliberation". "This week's episode will be dedicated to Reeva's memory." The show was broadcast on state television channel SABC1, which said Steenkamp's mother had given the showing her blessing. Many more than the three million South Africans who normally watch the show were expected to tune in. Many found it bitter sweet. "It's so painful watching Reeva smile at us on TV, while knowing she's no longer with us" @MotsoPitsi wrote on Twitter. "Tragic loss of Reeva Steenkamp – she looked so vibrant, sweet, young and beautiful. So sad for her family," wrote Cavil Shepherd. Born in the southern city of Port Elizabeth, Steenkamp moved to Johannesburg six years ago to pursue her modelling career. She had been dating Pistorius since at least November. Elsewhere forensics teams are still working at Pistorius' home to try and establish what took place before and after Steenkamp was shot in the head and hand. Meanwhile unconfirmed details of Steenkamp's last hours appeared in the South African press. Beeld, an Afrikaans newspaper which initially broke the story of the murder, reported that two hours before the shooting, neighbours complained to complex security over the loud fighting at the house. Beeld had initially said Steenkamp was shot having been mistaken for an intruder, but this claim has been dismissed by police and prosecutors. The daily also reported that Steenkamp was shot through the bathroom door while on the toilet. Using unnamed and unquoted sources the paper said Pistorius carried Steenkamp in his arms downstairs and tried performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. When guards arrived, Steenkamp was breathing but gargling blood because of her injuries. The paper also reported that aside from the weapon used to kill Steenkamp, Pistorius had pending licence applications for seven other guns, including .223 semi-automatic - the same type of weapon used to kill 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in the United States in December. - The Straits Times, Singapore/Asia News Network Tropika Island Of Treasure 5 premieres on Life Inspired (Astro Ch 728) on May 5 at 10pm. Related Stories: |
| Posted: 04 May 2013 12:03 AM PDT TROPIKA Island Of Treasure 5 is not another reality competition series; it is Reeva Steenkamp's final appearance on TV before her untimely death. Steenkamp was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend, athlete Oscar Pistorius, on Feb 14 this year. Executive producer Samantha Moon made the difficult decision to air the show just two days after Steenkamp's shocking death. "I hope to give the viewers the chance to know Reeva in this small way," Moon said in an interview. In this series, a group of celebrities and their fans pair up to compete in a variety of challenges to win one million rand (RM337mil). In an e-mail interview provided by Life Inspired, Moon talks about her working experience with Steenkamp on Tropika Island Of Treasure 5. Has the decision to air Tropika Island Of Treasure 5 two days after Reeva Steenkamp's sudden death affected the public's perception of the show? Perhaps initially. But as each episode aired, our audience has fallen in love with Reeva. Now, we receive heartfelt messages from viewers, thanking us for giving them this opportunity to get to know Reeva. Was it difficult to approach Reeva's family to get their consent on airing the show as planned? Her parents knew that it was a consideration, and asked that we air the show as planned. Did you get to know her well during the show? I did. I cast her over a year ago, and then spent a fair amount of time working with her on location over the last year. Many of our viewers in Asia are wondering who Reeva really was apart from being a model and a rising TV star. Can you describe who Reeva was as a person? Reeva was a wonderful human being and an extremely talented and intelligent woman. She had a kind and loving spirit that was evident to all who knew her and her zest for life will be truly missed. Thinking back, was there a memorable moment of Reeva while shooting Tropika Island Of Treasure 5? It's one that viewers get to see. I won't ruin it. The contestants had to go through a number of highly physical challenges. Did Reeva undergo any preparation before shooting commenced? Reeva, as a child, had been an avid horse rider, until a bad fall broke her back. She had to learn to walk again after the accident. Reeva was therefore exempted from our more "physical adventures" such as cliff jumping. Can you tell us one thing about Reeva that most people do not know? She was a law school graduate and an activist who regularly spoke out against gender violence and bullying. Tropika Island Of Treasure 5 is said to be very similar to Survivor. Do you agree? Part reality show, part game show, part travelogue, Tropika Island Of Treasure presents a different type of entertainment. Contestants on the show get to truly experience the culture our destination offers. What can our viewers in Asia look forward to with Tropika Island Of Treasure 5? High-octane excitement! Ten weeks of adventure and fun, and quality entertainment following the lives of 14 compelling players on the beautiful island of Jamaica. Related Stories: |
| Posted: 03 May 2013 10:26 PM PDT TALK about a throwback! Dubbed the Red Reunion, JJ and Lil' Kev of the Red Breakfast WTF managed to convince some of their old deejay friends to come back for a cameo appearance on their show this week. Listeners were given a chance to reminisce with some of the biggest names of Malaysian radio, including Fly Guy, Rudy, Ross Yusof, Kudsia Kahar, Farouk Khan, and Serena C. These were just some of the voices who kept you company during school bus rides or as your mum dropped you off at tuition classes. Ross, a name synonymous with the UK Top 40 charts back then, currently hosts a weekly football show both on TV and radio. Kudsia's sultry voice was not only exclusive with the English radio industry but was also a household name in the Malay radio scene. Fondly known as "The Big Kahuna", she recalled how she was bullied by Lil' Kev and Fly Guy when they used to work together under the same roof but she took it all in good fun. Rudy Suffian (of the morning crew JJ and Rudy) also made his first radio appearance in two years. In conjunction with GE13 this Sunday, Red FM will be keeping voters company with a special election countdown. The top 104 songs will be played on air as voted by listeners on the website. So go forth and vote! For more information, log on to red.fm, like Red FM on Facebook at (fb.red.fm) or follow them on Twitter (@iloveredfm). Red FM is a subsidiary of The Star Radio Group. |
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