We hear so often about someone: “He is a TV star!” Who is it? How did someone achieve fame, which helped or hindered, is it possible to repeat someone's path to fame? We’ll try to figure it out.
"TV Star" - concept and terminology
In order to understand who this is - a TV star, we first examine the lexical meaning of the word itself.
The concept of "star" means a person who has achieved great success, known to many, attracting attention and interest. The area of achievement can be very different. Maya Plisetskaya - prima ballet, Botkin Sergey Petrovich - the luminary of Russian medicine, and John Collins - the star of British literature.
The prefix “tele-” to the word “star” defines the meaning of a new word. A TV star is any person who has achieved fame on television. He has his own circle of fans and attracts the attention of the press and journalists.
A journalist, an actor, a writer, a scientist, a doctor, and, in general, a representative of any profession can become a TV star. The main thing is not just to get on the blue screen, but the audience will like it, get fans, be interested in something, and can become an object of imitation.
What qualities will help to become a TV star?
A TV star is a person who is also a journalist, and an artist, and a showman. Speaks well, quickly thinks, resourceful and wit. Has a bright charisma, a broad outlook, is able to support conversation in various fields. Not lost in front of the camera and a large number of viewers. Able to calmly respond to provocations and behaves with dignity in the most acute situations.
A TV star is one who has become famous, who deserves attention and imitation, who honed his talents with long and hard work.
Evidence that a true TV star must possess all of the above qualities
First of all, a TV star is a favorite of the public, viewers should watch programs in one breath, not looking up from the screen. Currently, television shows are taking on a completely different look. Leading, as a rule, turn into showmen. They think over the scenario of their program and throughout the whole time of the broadcast keep the viewer intriguing. Remember the programs of the famous Andrei Malakhov. You must admit that not every TV presenter is capable of keeping the viewer in suspense. This is what distinguishes ordinary presenters from real TV stars.
Many shows are filmed in real time today. So, its participants must be able to adapt quickly, have a good reaction and resourcefulness. Like, for example, Ksenia Sobchak. She is never lost.
Alexa Chang first became famous thanks to her sharp tongue, and only then she was called an icon of style.
And who does not remember Valdis Pelsh, who broke all the records in the world for tongue twisters and the longest remarks?
A difficult way, or How to get into the stream?
During the Soviet Union, to get on the TV screen, it was necessary to have a theater education. Only in this way men and women became recognizable personalities. They conducted news reviews and various New Year lights. Some went to the actors and acted in films, but many took their bar only at the level of the TV presenter.
Today, to become a television star, it is not necessary to graduate from a theater university or the faculty of journalism. Everything has become much simpler, to the extent that the leading channels hold specialized competitions.
It’s easier for TV hosts to become TV stars. They are already on the air, now the viewer needs to like. Nowadays, many educational institutions have been formed that, for a certain amount, will train everyone who wants to be a TV channel host. This course lasts no more than a year. During this time, the student will learn to speak correctly, competently behave in front of the camera, adapt in unforeseen situations during filming. After training, the graduate will be able to mount the footage and make popular stories. The following are a few ways:
- To get to practice in some shooting pavilion. There you can start with the usual assistant or illuminator, as Ivan Demidov began.
- To prove himself in some kind of television show, as Mikhail Galustyan or Marina Kravets were lucky.
- Take part in competitions. It is possible that soon a happy chance will be presented.
Is appearance important?
Many believe that a TV star is primarily a striking appearance. But often in life, the TV presenter does not have a particularly interesting appearance. So make-up decides everything? No, it’s not at all in him. An example would be America's highest paid broadcaster - Oprah Winfrey. It is unlikely that she will shine to win a beauty contest even on a local scale. But she is fearless, without complexes, she speaks confidently, knows how to listen to her interlocutor, and perfectly feels the audience.
Another important point. A TV star is necessarily a good diction. It is necessary to speak clearly and beautifully. The timbre of the voice also matters, it should not annoy or cause laughter. Any professional comes up with some recognizable manner of communication or characteristic gestures. Many study their facial expressions in front of a mirror, rehearse smiles.
