Z103.5FM Morning Show Co-Host and Mississauga's very own, Ashley Greco, has become a Top 100 semi-finalist in Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa's Women of Radio Co-Host For A Day Search !
I had the oppurtunity to speak with Greco yesterday about her nomination and she said she was surprised when she found out about the contest. “Believe it or not I didn’t know about the contest. It was a listener who nominated me for it. We got an email three and a half weeks ago from the listener saying he had nominated me. We read the email on the air and of course we were touched by it," said Greco.
One hundred thousand disc jockeys were nominated and shortly after, the top 100 who received the most votes from fans were chosen as the semi-finalists.
She also said that she is thrilled to be one of nine Canadians who are the top contenders. "As far as I know there are only eight Canadians who are in the Top 100. Four women will be selected to appear on the show that week so I’m hoping they choose one Canadian and that would be me. It would be really cool to represent Canada,” she said.
Greco, who has never been to New York City, was also excited at the oppurtunity to make the transition into television, she said. “First and foremost, for any woman in radio which is a very pressing industry to be in, the transition into television would be amazing. I have never been on television and this would be an opportunity to be on live TV and on Regis and Kelly in New York City!"
When I asked her how she would host the show, she said she would be entertaining and modestly giggeled. “I want to keep in mind what the show represents and keep it fresh fun and friendly. That’s what Kelly [Ripa] brings to it too but I’m me. I would definitely bring myself to the show for sure.”
Greco's loyal fans have created a Facebook campaign in honor of her spot in the competition and the support has continued to escalate. “I am completely overwhelmed at the amount of people who have taken the time and who have taken the steps to vote for me. I have been just getting words of encouragement that I can’t believe. Really, truly, people aren’t sayin if you win but when you win. I lack confidence in that department so I have been able to get such a huge boost."
Though she was coy about the possibility of winning, she has considered a few ideal guests she'd like to interview. “The Expendables comes out the same week! Sylvester Stalone is someone I would really love to interview. But I am a huge, no pun intended, die hard, Die Hard fan and I would love to interview Bruce Willis.”
Luckily, there are only a few days left until Greco finds out if her dreams of meeting the Planet Hollywood founders will come true! Tune into Live with Regis and Kelly on Monday, August 9, 2010 to find out whether she has made it to the Top 10. Log onto their website and Facebook to show your support!
Good luck Ashley!
Right Above: Courtesy shot from Greco.
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