David:I think it’s going to be an exciting series, the genesis.
Definitely.What is the sort of perfect American dream for you guys?
We work hard and we live our comfortable life and [want to] give it to another.
David:Yeah, we have a cooking oils, cooking company.
So it’s been keeping us busy and, you know, all the things that keep families busy.
How did that fashion line form?
How did you come up with the idea?
Annie:Sorry, I [misunderstood].
How [did] I come up [with the idea]?
And bigger quality myself.
I see it and [it’s] comfortable.
And compared to a shipping cost in America, [it] is cheaper.
Do you want to continue working in this sort of field?
I will continue working …
David:It’ll be a great family business.
And also the price is very affordable compared to many … what do you call?
David:I think that answers the question.
I think that’s an amazing plan.
And speaking of how things form, how did your new series form?
And we feel that showing that journey is just showing, continuing where we came from.
Was sharing that journey something you pitched to the internet or is that something the internet came up with?
I don’t know if it’s a matter of pitching.
I think it’s just
Annie:It’s something we’re going to do and
David:Yeah.
I mean, I think it’s just a continuing of where
Annie:Life.
David:Of life, where we’ve been.
We’ve been so honored because we’re not celebrities.
We’re everyday people who just happen to be on TV.
And give a shot to survive every day.
And …
David:And the fans are everything.
The “90 Day” fans are not even “90 Day” fans; it’s family.
I mean, the show is amazing.
You will see a lot of Thailand, Thai culture, Thai teenager[s], Thai family.
And I think you’re going to see some teenage issues that we have here and there.
Lot to look forward to.
David:We’re in a better place now.
So I was unprepared when I came back to America.
Everybody says, look, you blame this, you blame it.
I blame myself for the life that we had [at the] beginning, but we stuck together.
David:And positive thinking …
Annie:… creates very positive outcomes.
David:And that’s why we’re in the position we are today.
And also when we left Thailand, my brother and my cousin, they are young.
They [were] babies, like 9 and 12.
When we go back
David:Yeah, 9, 11.
David:Because Amber’s 16.
Annie:So yeah.
So when we go back, we want to bring them.
Now they are teenager[s].
David:Very different when you …
It’s like a snap of an eye and it’s a little boy to a teenager.
How was your experience filming an international series during the pandemic?
I mean, they still have to … David:You know what I’ll tell you?
I will tell you one.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
[There are] just so many, but yeah.
David:I lose a little weight towards the end.
[Laughs]
That’s so funny.
David:Stay tuned, stay tuned.
David and Annie’s favorite aspects of Thailand
How long did it take to film this show?
David:Quite honestly.
And good question, probably toughest question I’ve had yet.
Are you able to reveal what has been one of your favorite memories from filming this show?
Annie:We have learned a lot.
David:Yeah, so many …
Annie:We have learned a lot of family stuff.
Annie:We can talk to each other; we can open up [about] how we feel.
I just think there’s … everything has been …
David:So exciting.
Just being back in Thailand …
David:Makes me happy because I miss living there.
Annie:Oh yeah, you do.
David:So yeah.
Annie:You already packed your bags to go back before I wake up.
David:So I think
David:That’s probably, the just most exciting, just being back.
It’s my favorite thing.
What are your favorite things about living in Thailand?
David:I love the weather.
The food I’m healthier there.
I can go get a foot massage for $3 an hour.
When I was teaching on Sundays, I’d walk 53,000 steps.
So I’d spend eight hours.
I’d go get a massage, walk, go eat.
It’s just a healthier lifestyle.
I love just the culture.
David:Yeah, it’s
Annie:We can laugh at everything.
It’s just … Kind of slapstick comedy.
I just love it.
It’s a laidback life; they live for today because tomorrow’s not guaranteed.
Annie:Be happy and … be happy.
David:Be happy.
I mean, look, the last two years have been taxing on all of us.
And I told Annie and I said this to everybody.
I really, truly believe by sticking together better days are truly yet to come.
And I think things are being optimistic.
That’s truly the best way to live, right?
David:It is.
Live your best life.
I’ve taken Annie to several of them and she’s traveled.
And I really would like for family all, both sides to travel and see the world.
That’s the best educator in the world.
I have a master’s degree, but I learned more traveling than I did sitting in a classroom.
Annie:And see life.
That’s our goal because that’s what we love.
David:Good question.
I don’t know how I can answer that.
Really, I’d rather not.
I’d rather not answer that, but I think family and I think culture.
I think that’s the … the arc, if you will.
David:From that side of it.
So you mix it.
I think that’s why the show is so popular.
David:Yeah, we want to see what they’re eating.
We want to see what Jenny and Sumit are eating, like differences and how they break bread together.
Do you think that all of this franchise acts as a big escape for people?
David:It is.
I mean, for obviously since 2014, when “90 Day” first aired.
It is an adventure.
Most people, most Americans don’t even have a passport.
They don’t really travel.
Like you said, the British population
David:That travel so much.
Annie:Then you see more and more every year.
Like Angela[’s] first time travel[ing] to Nigeria.
Annie:We know where … love to Nigeria.
David:And Corey moving to Ecuador with Evelyn.
Annie:Jenny moved to India.
And you saw Sasha and Emily and how they even went back to Russia.
David:I didn’t know what to expect.
I restarted my life, was working in China, met Annie, came to America again.
Here I go, back down to this sinking.
And you see, you could go two paths.
you’re free to reinvent yourself.
And even when you hit rock bottom and now we’re in a relationship and hit rock bottom.
When we were in the storage unit, we still stuck together.
Even nobody we met before, but they [are] still like they know me already.
And now I am living my American dream.
[I] work hard and can’t wait to play hard.
Happy wife …
Annie:Oh, happy life, happy house.
But anyway, for relationship[s], you have to work two way[s].
Annie:[It] cannot just be one way.
It has to be two way[s].
You are going to have to work together, have to change a little bit.
David:And yelling is never an option.
And I know people say, “Well, that’s "
Annie:We don’t.
David:We laugh.
We find the humor in everything.
Laughter is the key to life.
I mean, Betty White said it best.
It’s just about laughter about caring about …
I care for her and I have to make her fall in love.
You have to make your spouse fall in love with you each day.
David:It helped because I love Buddhism.
Yes, I was raised Jewish.
My children are Christian, so I’m familiar with many faiths in study.
And also your mindset is really very important.
If you want to have a bad day, that’s easier.
David:It’s making it a better day [that] is the work.
Yeah, definitely, but it’s worth the work.
Those are amazing words to live by.
David:I still live by them.
I wanted to take a peek at your growth from “90 Day Fiance” to your new series.
What is something that each of you is really proud of in your growth?
My hair, very proud of my hair.
I mean, we’re the same people
Annie:And believing in ourselves.
To me, I’m really proud because we both never have changed.
As long as he [has] not change[d], I’m not going to change.
And we will stay forever together until the last day of our [lives].
You walk …” Yes, I take … We’re everyday people.
We’re not going to …
I’m not going to change that.
We take a stab at respond to every single message
Annie:From Instagram or Facebook.
People [are] still like, “I can’t believe you respond back to me.”
I say
David:I respond to everybody.
Annie:Oh yeah, don’t worry.
David:The bags under my eyes.
I’m like, thank you, but not today.
Annie:Give your bank information.
Annie:A lot of scammers out there.
David:Oh, I mean, we’re so humbled by it.
Annie:Donna D’Errico.
Annie:She wants “Pillow Talk,” all “Pillow Talk.”
She loves the “Pillow Talk.”
We’ll call each other and do another version of “Pillow Talk.”
That’s the humbling part.
It’s like, so
Annie:Yeah.
I want to make a run at take the time to respond because
David:It’s important.
I know how it feels.
We’ve grieved with them, we’ve laughed with them, we’ve cried with them.
I’m so sorry.
You feel like we’re family with them.
Oh, that’s heartbreaking.
David:Oh, I mean, it’s… David:You’re still going to get hate.
That’s par for the course.
you might’t make everybody like you.
David:And to those that hate us, I’m sorry you hate me.
You should feel bad for them because you don’t like me.
David:I’m still happy.
Yeah, you’re able to’t let it take away anything from you.
Annie:No …
David:I wish them the best.
Annie:Yes, that’s all you might.
David:Reality series?
Annie:Tell me what you put.
David:Oh, I know for her.
Me, I would love “The Amazing Race” because of travel.
I’d like to create our own Discovery version of it.
The “90 Day” couples going, finding stuff from other people’s country.
That I would love to see.
A clue: “Where is Sumit’s ex-wife from?”
Annie:Where is Yazan’s store?
You remember when they called in Yazan?
Where is his store?
I want to go viral.
David:TLC next season.
[Laughs] They can take this idea.
Annie:What do you call, the investigator, the one that’s a spy?
David:What’s that, hon?
Annie:The one like, David, that … spy on people.
What do you call?
David:Oh, like “Cheaters” you’re talking about?
Annie:No, that punch in of work.
David:Oh, like detectives?
David:Okay … Yeah.
They were showing reruns like one day.
I’m like, “What is this show?”
I’m like, “They go in there.
It was like pre-Jerry Springer.”
Like these are the ones.
That’s as far as reality.
I’m happy where I’m at.
I love “Pillow Talk”; I can’t wait for this season.
Annie:Anything, we’re open to it.
Annie:We’re open on everything.
David:Which it’s possible for you to still see on Discovery.
Annie:We [are] open [to] everything.
