Gone are the days when the former Little Miss Philippines winner was recognized by many through her moniker “Aling Maliit.” Now, the 12-year-old is making headlines for her grumpy, fierce and strict character “Boss Madam” in EB’s hit segment “Barangay Jokers.”
Every day, the young television host would dress-up in adult clothing, exchange banter with EB Baes Jon Timmons, Kenneth Medrano, Joel Palencia, Tommy Peñaflor, Kim Last, and Miggy Tolentino.
“I realized that it’s nice to be the boss,” says Dizon, who was comfortably wearing a fur coat, over-sized shades and kitty heels. “I enjoy playing this role because it is something new to me. Also, even if she’s ill-tempered, she still has a good heart.”
Dizon added that she likes portraying “Boss Madam” because it allows her to add personal nuances to her character and she gets to work closely with “Eat, Bulaga!” creative head, Jeny Ferre.
The television executive admitted though that six years ago, they initially struggled to think of a perfect concept for television for the child star, who by then just won Little Miss Philippines. “I really don’t know what to do with this cute girl. Then I noticed that every time we post something on social media, netizens response positively. So, I thought there’s really something special in her.”
Coincidentally, Ferre needed to produce a late morning program that will air before “Eat, Bulaga.” When she saw how natural Dizon was in front of the camera, an idea hit her – make the then seven-year-old Ryzza the star of her own talk show, “The Ryzza Mae Show.”
Ferre’s peg: American comedian, television host, and actress Ellen DeGeneres.
Her mother, Rizza, said that their family still couldn’t believe the opportunity afforded to them by “Eat, Bulaga.” She said that from their humble beginnings in Angeles, Pampanga, their life has definitely changed for the better.