mystyle Q&A: Pamela Martin Duarte of Big Rich Texas
Mon., Aug. 1, 2011 6:00 PM PDT by Daisy Becerra
Did you love last night's Big Rich Texas? We've got dish direct from Pam on the changes she encountered at Woodhaven upon her return from Spain!
The Zumba Switcheroo: I love Zumba; I think it's great fun. It was just a surprise to come back and expect yoga and have it be Zumba. So, it wasn't a problem with Zumba per se; it was a problem with Leslie and Bonnie changing the schedule. Now, [Zumba] is a regular at the club, but it's not during yoga time. I am just not a fan of unexpected surprises like those. That's why I was a little ticked off about it; I think Connie was a little taken aback by it, too, because she came in and expected yoga.
Dress Code: The club has the all-white rule, which—I don't know if it will stand anymore. I think that revealing clothes are not necessary at the club, because people are there to play sports and have lunch and a good time. People who sit around exposing themselves, like some of the other people on the show, might feel differently.
Bilingual Babe: I speak Spanish. Growing up in Texas, you learn it a little. After I met my husband it was really crucial that I speak Spanish; none of my in-laws spoke English. So, I had to learn to communicate. I took classes and picked it up pretty well.
Jet-Setting: We randomly go [to Spain]—we have a home there that affords us to go there as frequently as we would like. But we are there a couple of times a year, and we try to stay all summer.
Vacay Hobbies: We have a house in the Marbella, but my husband is from Madrid. When we are there, I like to watch kitesurfing. A lot of world-class professional kitesurfing goes on there. We live on the Mediterranean, so it's quite windy, where the Mediterranean connects with the Atlantic Ocean. And, of course, there's a lot of great art and great food.
Spanish Studies: Spain has been grand. I am glad I could share this with my daughter, watch her learn to speak Spanish and become fluent in Spanish. Also, watching her maneuver her way around Spain has been the biggest gift. She spent the summer last year in Barcelona studying Spanish cinematography and film. She was there without us and able to have a good time because of her fluency. It's been good to see that.
Check back later this week for more from Pam, and tune in Sunday @ 9/8c for a new episode of Big Rich Texas!
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Now loading...candelaria renn Wed, Aug 3, 2011, 9:06 AM
1. why did she have to be so rude and meanful talking about zumba **** in fact she need to do some... In fact I think YOGA is for nice people not for mean people like her..
texanbabalicious Wed, Aug 3, 2011, 1:52 PM
2. This show is scripted. Why do people act like this is reality? The characters are using their real names in the show but it's entirely scripted...trust me, I know............lol
Miz Diva Sun, Aug 7, 2011, 7:28 PM
3. Pam is a ******* She needs 2 stop hating on Bonnie. Bonnie needs 2 slap that trick hard in the face. She is always being mean 2 Bonnie and thats not cool at all. She is not better than anybody in this world. We are all God's children. She doesnt own the country club she just works there. She acts like she's the boss. She tries 2 hard!! She's rude 2 all of the ladies on this show. I dont care if it is a scripted show. She is a stuck up *******
Tara Tue, Aug 9, 2011, 10:29 AM
4. Pam holds everyone back from having a good time. A country club is there to enjoy. She is a nasty woMAN! No wonder no one likes her!
Harper Thu, Aug 11, 2011, 10:03 PM
5. Pam is obviously an manipulating person, because if she wasn't, someone would've set her straight by now! Bonny always tries to make the country club a fun and enjoyable place, but Pam, being the miserable person that she is, always has to make sure the country club is as boring as her! She needs to realize, maybe she does have a corncob up her **** I do agree that Bonnie and Whitney are a little noisy and inappropriate, but they're always having fun at the country club, which is more then I can say about Pam! Yes, their language could use an adjustment, but MY GOD, that's NO reason to always rain on their parade, and blow things out of proportion! Pam is just a katty, snitch bully, who can't take no for an answer! Someone needs to sit Pam down, and explain to her, that she's not always in the right, and doesn't get to control everything! I think Pam sees Bonnie as a threat to her 'popularity'. Someone who could actually make the Country Club a more enjoyable, for the better!
spongebob Mon, Aug 15, 2011, 10:25 AM
6. why is everyone hating on pam? sure she doesnt do things like bonnie, but she can do her own thing. how would you feel if your outlet was yoga and you came back from across the world and people changed it while you were gone? she says she likes the zumba now so she can do both since they arnt at the same time. let pam be pam.
ribbue Mon, Aug 15, 2011, 10:56 AM
7. I haven't watched this when it is aired * and I'm a native Texan. Found it on reruns today. Where do you folks find trash like this? Oh * I see, Ft. Worth, or cowtown to Texans. Not that there is anything wrong with cowtown. I love Ft. Worth and attended the Fat Stock Show every year as a child. Still, you have out-trashed Bravo's housewives * including Atlanta * and that is hard to do. You need to rename your show Faux and Nouveau Riche Texas. I'll continue to go right past this show in the evenings. It has nothing to do with Texas money.
Susan Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 9:07 AM
8. I am really curious to know why these women live in Dallas but belong to a Fort Worth country club? Did I miss something? They talk about social standings, but apprently they did not make the cut for the Dallas Country Club *
Gus Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 1:35 PM
9. talk about white trash with cash, bunch of snobby rich folk that do not have good social manners!
ana madonia Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 12:11 PM
10. pam, you and your family are rude and you have no CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
espy25 Sun, Sep 4, 2011, 7:03 PM
11. This crusty old broad (and I'm not referring to her age) is as classless as they come. Rude, arrogant, condescending and obnoxious. If she's high-society, I'm glad I don't qualify.
misskykitty Tue, Sep 6, 2011, 9:04 PM
12. Pam I totaly agree with you about Leslie.There is a show called millonair matchmaker and leslie was just on that show about 2 months ago .I watched the show so I knew who she was as soon as I seen big rich texas .Here's the thing on the other show she was there to meet a man and told him that she was divorced with two son's never said a word about being a widow at all..Something is not right I think she is a fake and is just trying to find another man to take care of her she is a con artist.I really like you Pam you tell it just the way it is at least you are an honest person and sometimes the truth hurts hang in there girl I'm sure you will find out all you to know about that fake con
SouthernBelle Fri, Sep 9, 2011, 4:40 PM
13. I am a GA Southern Belle and grew up at one of the largest Country Clubs in GA... I have NEVER seen such a stuck up snob in my LIFE as Pamela.. and trust me.. there are TONS around here.. There is such a thing as a Beige Ferrari ** (google it Pamela..)... Also, I have seen some of the richest people who had private jets and maids and nannies lose everything they have.. So, my belief has always been what God gives you he can sure take away.. One thing he can't take away is grace and etiquette.. that is taught and not bought..!!!
austinedsel Wed, Sep 28, 2011, 4:34 AM
14. I just love the show and however Pamela is, I don't really care... I get to have a laugh and Pamela's laugh can be sarcastic but I just laugh at her because she's funny. If she loses everything she has, that will not be my problem, it'll be hers... Oh well,,,you win some, you lose some if that ever happens.
sydney Sun, Oct 2, 2011, 7:48 PM
15. Pamela is a menopausal psychotic train wreck who is soooooo jealous of Leslie she makes Leslie proud. She needs to mind her own business and seek psychiatric help before its too late. Sadly, she's teaching her daughter to be as insecure and bitter as she is PATHETIC! Pamela, you are a foolish woman and seriously need help. She's dragged the rest of the women into her mania. Get help now woman! Maybe you need hormones, God knows you need something.
Zelda Thu, Oct 6, 2011, 11:58 PM
16. I love Pamela....
teresa82 Thu, Oct 20, 2011, 7:56 AM
17. "grace and etiquette.. that is taught and not bought..!!!"--- best phrase ever for these kind of shows Totally agree but you know they need somebody in the show to create conflict and make into ratings. I am still not sure how much is real and how much can be staged, but I am not sure how somebody like Pam would like to be the stupid rude annoying person by election. I wouldn't like to be portray like her in national TV and labeled as reality show so a lot people will believe not matter what that I am like this, I will ashamed of this behavior....
akanke Sun, Nov 6, 2011, 7:42 AM
18. Pam. LOL. she was in divas and dallas * Now on Big Rich Texas. With her nasty attitude! No wonder your husband is cheating * u make everyone miserable. Its a matter of time b4 u loose everything. And your husband leaves you *
frank Sat, Nov 12, 2011, 10:56 AM
19. pamela where to begin boobs sagging to her knees, a very lumpy arse and a horrid soul, to really trying to affect someones life shows the sadness in your life and there is no class when it comes to pamela
Chantel Sun, Feb 5, 2012, 4:34 PM
20. I've just discovered this show and Pamela Duarte is an absolute embarrassment to all of DFW and Texas.. I've never in my life seen such an insecure-narcissistic-psycho in female form at any time until now. This individual is genuinely miserable at her core. (Pathetic!!!) Fortunately, those who have become aware of her will know and should know to stay away from her 'business persona' as well. Nothing more sad than an insecure woman who can't be trusted for her concealed knife will pierce the heart on first pass with perfection. Whoa! Norman Bates has nothing on this embarrassment and if NBC has any sense at all, they'll remove her from cast. Yikes!!!
sherryTexas Sun, Feb 5, 2012, 4:56 PM
21. I am just watching some shows from "Big Rich Texas"...This Pam is such an embarrassment to any Texas woman. This show should be called BIG ***** OF TEXAS! I cant imagine what a miserable b***** you are, Pam when the cameras are NOT running! What a shame. This show doesnt show the real Texas woman at all. They have class. Havent seen it yet on this show....What a shame.
Felicia Sun, Feb 5, 2012, 6:59 PM
22. It trips me out when someone says that one person can make a whole race of the sex of a race embarrass them, if Pam embarrass you as a woman then that make you insecure about who you are, no one woman on tv can make me less than who i am, so grow up and stop watching the show if you're that less than a woman
Sunny Sun, Feb 5, 2012, 8:17 PM
23. Pam, Sweetie, spend sometime checking on the going on of your own family. You "ladies" are Nothing short of a joke and disgrace to the integrity of Southern money.
B Sun, Feb 5, 2012, 9:25 PM
24. Pamela, Why do you hate Leslie so much? You remind me of a jealous woman who didn't even know me and made a comment "Are you the oldest?" I am the youngest, and was age 31 at the time. I ignored her because I could care less what she thought. She made a fool of herself. You all are in Texas, you need to be down to earth like us in Miss. On the show, you come across as jealous and bitter. Come down lady.
Dk Fri, Feb 10, 2012, 8:10 PM
25. Pam, You are on the right track.... Don't change a thing. You are a Classy well mannered woman who isn't afraid to call "FAKE" when you see one!!!! Your pull no punches attitude is what sass the show needs. Your Daughter is beautiful and you both should be very proud. Anyway keep it real and don't pay any attention to the haters out there, because jealousy will always come with fame and good fortune...
Blake Mon, Feb 13, 2012, 8:19 AM
26. I wonder whatever happened to Pam in her life that she seems so miserable and has to treat people in such terrible way. * * So sad.
Wendi Wed, Feb 15, 2012, 2:37 PM
27. They need to rename this so called Country Club Woodhaven to Woodharlem. It is a dump no one would dare brag about this place. Funny how Pam thinks it's the Creme dela Creme.
VanP Sun, Feb 19, 2012, 6:25 PM
28. If this program is, in fact, scripted, why would Pam agree to take the role of the wicked ***** of Texas? She was rude, condescending, her logic was all over the place and, quite frankly, looks like she's had more "work" done than any of the others. Not a very good first viewing of this program for me. If that's all there is, I'd rather see the program WITHOUT Pam. Her ugly attitude makes her.....UGLY.
Steph Mon, Feb 20, 2012, 8:42 AM
29. DK....it always amazes me when someone attaches jealousy to the cause whenever a person is disliked by so many. It is possible that us Texas women don't like Pam because she is a classless ****** Jealousy couldn't be further from the truth. If I could have all the material posessions on earth but a hateful spirit like Pam, I would choose to have no material riches. B....do you honestly think there aren't arrogant, snobby ******* in Mississippi? If you believe that then I have some ocean front property in Az to sell ya. These women exist everywhere....as a native Texan I can tell you that I find Pam's behavior deplorable and don't have a single friend that acts like her. She is the exception, not the rule.
Steph Mon, Feb 20, 2012, 8:46 AM
30. DK.....one more thing. Tell me what is classy about Pam. Her house, car, clothes? That has nothing to do with class. Classy is knowing how to treat others...at all times. It has nothing whatsoever to do with material things or even belonging to a country club. Look at the Obama's. They have a little money and the highest office in the world but still have no class and embarrass the US almost weekly. Money and title HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH CLASS!
felicia steele Wed, Feb 22, 2012, 10:47 PM
31. What kind of dog do pam have on the show, it is so cute?
felicia Wed, Feb 22, 2012, 10:48 PM
32. What kind of dog do Pam have on the show.
Aleta Bruno Sun, Mar 25, 2012, 6:23 PM
33. The rudiis person on television can't figure out why her husband would put up with this old bathes too cut for her and poor hannahsghes becoming just ikepam what's shame eave Bonnie alon you old looking cow take a Zumba class you need it now an alien obsession what a loser
AJ Tue, Mar 27, 2012, 2:14 PM
34. GO PAM! All these b***** just jealous ** Keep doing what you are doing, honestly I wouldn't watch the show if you were not on it!
Jodi Mon, Apr 23, 2012, 1:34 AM
35. No AJ..we are NOT jealous! Are you kidding me? I have friends who love me, daughters who are not terrified of me, and I dont try and run anyones lives. I have self confidence and do not have to put others down and try and keep the pot stirred to entertain myself. Pam is a disgrace to all Texas Women. She really should be on GCB, she better relates to those snobby,plastic women. And FYI...We would still watch and prefer it that way, if she were not on.
sarah Wed, May 2, 2012, 2:26 PM
36. I just wanna say to you pam. You are the messiest B**CH i ever knew of. Get a life and stop trying to run sh*t. its obvious your jealous of the other women otherwise you wouldnt torment them like you do. Get off your daughters back shes actually a good kid with a head on her shoulders. You need to spend the time you spend worryin about other people worrying about yourself and what you can do to be a better person. I dont know if its just the way the show portrays you but I would hate to be associated with you. I would not associtae with you because i dont mess with people like you. Its sad though because you smart your beatiful and successful but you sure put out a very foul odor with that nasty attitude you carry around in your back pocket