Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down production, “Good Day LA’s” Maria Quiban had joked about working from home as the show’s meteorologist. She even had a green screen handy. Little did she know, that would be her reality for the past three months.
Quiban also released her book, “You Can’t Do It Alone- A Widow’s Journey Through Loss, Grief and Life After ” during quarantine. In it, she shares her grief after her husband, Sean Whitesell, died from a brain tumor four years ago. Not only does Quiban share her grief, she also shares her healing process with readers. Initially, Quiban had suggested postponing the June 9 release, but her publishers thought the book couldn’t come at a better time, so she forged ahead.
Did you find it therapeutic to put pen to paper for this personal story?
It was cathartic, gut-wrenching, painful, but it was joyful.
Quiban also released her book, “You Can’t Do It Alone- A Widow’s Journey Through Loss, Grief and Life After ” during quarantine. In it, she shares her grief after her husband, Sean Whitesell, died from a brain tumor four years ago. Not only does Quiban share her grief, she also shares her healing process with readers. Initially, Quiban had suggested postponing the June 9 release, but her publishers thought the book couldn’t come at a better time, so she forged ahead.
Did you find it therapeutic to put pen to paper for this personal story?
It was cathartic, gut-wrenching, painful, but it was joyful.
- 6/20/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Global Genes hosted the highly anticipated and globally-recognized 6th Annual Rare Tribute to Champions of Hope Awards and Rare Patient Advocacy Summit on September 14-16.
The weekend-long festivities culminated Saturday at the Tribute award program hosted at the City National Grove of Anaheim, where more than 700 patients, celebrities, advocacy leaders, biotech and pharmaceutical executives, healthcare professionals, philanthropists, and scientists came together to support the fight against rare disease. The heartfelt awards, presentations, and performances raised over $1.75 million for rare disease education, awareness, advocacy, and patient scholarships to access programs. Of the total funds raised, more than $75,000 was donated through an on-stage ask at the Saturday evening event in direct support for the Global Genes Rare Patient Impact Grant Program.
The weekend celebrations were a star-studded affair with celebrity award presenters and guests in attendance including Jim O’Heir (Parks and Recreation), Madison McLaughlin (Supernatural, Arrow), Jillian Rose Reed (MTV’s...
The weekend-long festivities culminated Saturday at the Tribute award program hosted at the City National Grove of Anaheim, where more than 700 patients, celebrities, advocacy leaders, biotech and pharmaceutical executives, healthcare professionals, philanthropists, and scientists came together to support the fight against rare disease. The heartfelt awards, presentations, and performances raised over $1.75 million for rare disease education, awareness, advocacy, and patient scholarships to access programs. Of the total funds raised, more than $75,000 was donated through an on-stage ask at the Saturday evening event in direct support for the Global Genes Rare Patient Impact Grant Program.
The weekend celebrations were a star-studded affair with celebrity award presenters and guests in attendance including Jim O’Heir (Parks and Recreation), Madison McLaughlin (Supernatural, Arrow), Jillian Rose Reed (MTV’s...
- 9/28/2017
- Look to the Stars
Sean David Gerard Whitesell, a noted TV writer/producer who was also the brother of Wme co-ceo Patrick Whitesell, died on Dec. 28 in Los Angeles at the age of 52 following a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Kttv weather anchor Maria Quiban Whitesell, and their son, Gus. Sean Whitesell was born on March 11, 1963 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to John and Patricia Whitesell as the fifth of six sons. Long before he began writing, Sean developed a fierce love of sports, especially basketball, and played with great determination and skill at Iowa Falls High School...
- 12/31/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Marla Tellez will join Good Day La as co-anchor alongside Steve Edwards, Maria Sansone, Lisa Breckenridge, Julie Chang and Maria Quiban beginning January 7. In addition to news anchor duties, Tellez will participate in interviews and discussions both in studio and from the field. Most recently, Tellez served as an anchor and reporter for Kntv “Bay Area NBC” for the past three years. Prior to that, she was an anchor for Kob-tv in Albuquerque, Nm. Earlier in her career, she was a reporter for HDNet World Report, CBS 5 in San Francisco and Kion-tv in Salinas, CA. as well as a producer for CBS 5 in San Francisco and Kfty-tv in Santa Rosa, CA. Related: Kttv’s ‘Good Day La’ Co-Anchor Dorothy Lucey To Exit, Jillian Reynolds To Freelance...
- 11/26/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
MyFOXLA does a daily hangout on Google to give its viewers behind the scenes access to the making of a TV news broadcast. After their interviews on set, the program invites special guests to come back to the Social Media Desk with Maria Quiban to chat with viewers. Click below to watch Tony Award winning actress Idina Menzel talk about her upcoming show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in La on New Year's Eve and more...
- 12/12/2012
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Exclusive: After four months of tryouts, Los Angeles Fox station Kttv has named Maria Sansone as the new permanent co-anchor of its morning program Good Day La. Her appointment is being announced to the station’s staff today. Sansone succeeds original co-host Dorothy Lucey, who departed at the end of May when her contract was not renewed. Sansone, among the guest anchors Kttv tried out over the summer, will start October 1, co-hosting the morning news program from 7-10 Am Pt alongside co-anchor Steve Edwards, meteorologist Rick Dickert, weather anchor Maria Quiban and regular contributor Jillian Reynolds. “Having started her career in television at age 11, Maria has interviewed everyone from pop culture icons and sports legends, to everyday people with compelling stories,” said Kevin Hale, VP and General Manager of Kttv. “Her contagious energy and signature style will be vital to the next generation of Good Day La.” Related: Dorothy Lucey...
- 9/27/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
March Of Dimes, the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health, will host their 5th Annual March of Dimes Celebration of Babies luncheon on November 13, 2010 at the Four Season Hotel in Los Angeles.
Hosted by Samantha Harris, Celebration of Babies will recognize prominent individuals including Hollywood moms & dads who are celebrating the birth of their children and who are role models for March of Dimes’ commitment to improving the health of babies. The 2010 March of Dimes’ Celebrity Volunteers or “Stork Club” includes Sarah Chalke & Jamie Afifi, Ali Larter & Hayes MacArthur, Joey & Chandie Lawrence, Tiffani Thiessen & Brady Smith, Jenna Elfman & Bodhi Elfman, Rock Harper & Tamara Harper, Lisa Leslie & Michael Locke and Maria Quiban & Sean Whitesell. The “Stork Club” members are individuals who have had or are expecting babies in 2010.
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Hosted by Samantha Harris, Celebration of Babies will recognize prominent individuals including Hollywood moms & dads who are celebrating the birth of their children and who are role models for March of Dimes’ commitment to improving the health of babies. The 2010 March of Dimes’ Celebrity Volunteers or “Stork Club” includes Sarah Chalke & Jamie Afifi, Ali Larter & Hayes MacArthur, Joey & Chandie Lawrence, Tiffani Thiessen & Brady Smith, Jenna Elfman & Bodhi Elfman, Rock Harper & Tamara Harper, Lisa Leslie & Michael Locke and Maria Quiban & Sean Whitesell. The “Stork Club” members are individuals who have had or are expecting babies in 2010.
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- 10/14/2010
- Look to the Stars
Funnyman Jim Carrey has something to smile about in the romance stakes - he's bagged himself a new weathergirl belle. The Bruce Almighty superstar has not had a serious relationship since his union with Oscar nominee Renee Zellweger floundered. But Los Angeles based Maria Quiban has turned his head. And their friendship blossomed on the set of the new box office smash hit, as Maria was working in a neighboring studio. Carrey says, "We have been out a few times. We are good friends. I was on a dinner break from the TV station and we just got together."...
- 5/29/2003
- WENN
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