TBS's new announcers, Narumi Tada, Ema Burns, and Gen Fujioka, made their debut on the network's information programs "THE TIME' (The Time Dash)" (Monday-Friday, 4:30 AM) and "THE TIME," (Monday-Friday, 5:20 AM). We asked Burns about her thoughts on her debut and her goals for the future.
Anna Burns was born on May 16, 2003, in Tokyo. She graduated from Keio University's Faculty of Environment and Information Studies. Her hobbies include flower arrangement and visiting European festivals, and she is also skilled in English and Spanish.
She said that her debut on "THE TIME," was "full of firsts and I was very nervous," but added, "I was deeply moved to see my name on the screen alongside my reliable and supportive seniors. I still can't believe it and feel like I'm dreaming. Seeing my name appear really made me feel like I've become a news announcer."
When she received the job offer, she recalls, "I was so happy that I can still remember the feeling. I contacted my family's group chat, and my mother called me even though she was at work."
She also said that she likes the TBS program "Love it!", and stated her goals, saying, "It's a program I've watched for a long time as a viewer, and I hope to be involved with it someday. Also, I grew up in an environment where English was spoken from a young age, so I would like to use my language skills to try my hand at overseas location shoots and reporting."
She named Ai Eto and Mako Tamura as announcers she admires. "Ms. Eto sincerely conveys information on news programs, and then goes all out to create excitement on music programs, ensuring that artists can deliver their best performances. There is so much to learn from her, and I look up to her as a role model."
"I admire announcer Tamura's ability to liven up the guests and cast on ' Love it!' while also managing the program, and her willingness to tackle even the most outrageous requests from comedians with full force. As a viewer, I discovered that there are other paths an announcer can take. I look up to announcers who are so approachable."
She told viewers, "I want to raise my voice as much as possible and deliver energy to you. I want to do my best so that the power of my voice can make you feel like, 'Let's do our best today too.'"
