Local, International Stars in awe of Apo Whang-od's Vogue feature

GMA Network’s top-rating game show “Family Feud” marks its first anniversary of bringing laughter and prizes to studio players and home viewers with week-long special episodes from April 10 to 14.

Hosted by no less than Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, the program has been the source of good vibes and unparalleled entertainment every afternoon since its premiere.

On Monday (April 10), the program kicks off its anniversary celebration with the stars, director, and staff of the movie, “Unravel.” Sparkle artist and ‘Urduja’ star Kylie Padilla leads “Team Lucy” together with Megan Campbell, Rianne Castro, and TJ Soriano while “Team Noah” is composed of Gerald Anderson, RC De Los Reyes, Pablo Pineda, and Kevin Leonardo

Kylie, who lost when she first joined Family Feud, hopes to win this time. Meanwhile, Gerald makes his first-ever guest appearance on GMA and looks forward to spoiling Kylie’s return.

The anniversary special continues on Tuesday (April 11) with one of the most intense games yet! King of Talk Boy Abunda will banner “Team Fast Talk” together with Comedy Concert Queen Aiai delas Alas, travel show host Drew Arellano, and award-winning actor Arnold Reyes

On the other hand, their fierce rivals are the competitive women of “Team Keridas” led by actresscomedienne Carmi Martin with Arci Muñoz, Sharlene San Pedro, and Adrianna So.

The fun continues on Wednesday (April 12) as “Team TiktoClock” of Kuya Kim Atienza, Rabiya Mateo, Faith Da Silva, and Jayson Gainza go head-to-head with “Hearts On Ice Family” composed of Tonton Gutierrez, Amy Austria, Skye Chua, and Ina Feleo.

On Thursday (April 13), the excitement never stops as the country’s leading folk-pop band Ben&Ben joins Family Feud. The nine-piece band will be grouped into two teams: Paolo Guico’s “National Anteam” and Miguel Guico’s “Teampered Glass.” Playing for National Anteam are Paolo, Keifer Dela Cruz, Agnes Abalos, and Poch Dulay. Teampered Glass is composed of Miguel, Toni Muñoz, Pat Lasaten, and Jam Villanueva.

The band’s 9th member Andrew de Pano is on the sidelines to support his bandmates.

Family Feud’s anniversary week concludes with a “resbak” or wildcard episode featuring two former child superstars and their respective families on April 14.

Matet De Leon leads the De Leon family. She is joined by her husband Mickey Estrada, their daughter Icay Estrada, and Mickey’s niece Nicole del Rosario. They’re up against singer-composer Ice Seguerra and the Diño-Seguerra family composed of Liza Diño, Abell Diño-Cabrera, and JC Seguerra. Which family would finally taste victory?

Don’t miss the fun and good vibes and catch Family Feud, Mondays to Fridays, at 5:40 p.m. on GMA-7. The show is also live streamed on Family Feud’s Facebook and YouTube accounts.

Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork. com.

In a delightful twist, the April 2023 cover of Vogue Philippines features 106-year-old Buscalanbased tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od. Celebrities like Halle Berry, Gigi Hadid, and Naomi Campbell have expressed their admiration for the "mambabatok" and her incredible talent. The magazine's cover story dives into the rich history of the Philippines' ancient tattoo art, showcasing Whang-Od's lifelong dedication to her craft.

Having started her tattooing journey at 16 under her father's guidance, Whang-Od's unique skills have now captured the attention of local and international stars alike. Halle Berry shared the Vogue cover on Instagram, praising Whang-Od as the epitome of "real beauty." Fellow celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Mario Lopez, and Law Roach also chimed in to express their awe.

Gigi Hadid took to her Instagram Stories to share the captivating cover story. In the meantime, Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy declared it as the "best Vogue cover ever" and applauded WhangOd for finally receiving recognition for her exceptional work.

Numerous Filipino celebrities, such as Bretman Rock, Pia Wurtzbach, Jach Manere, Anne Curtis, Solenn Heussaff, Iza Calzado, Kyline Alcantara, and Gretchen Ho, also shared their excitement over the cover. They praised Whang-Od's achievements in the comments section of the magazine's post.

With this feature, Whang-Od is now reportedly the oldest person to grace a Vogue cover in the magazine's history, according to the report from CNN International, surpassing the previous record held by English actress Judi Dench.

Alongside Whang-Od, the magazine also highlights her grandniece and protégé, Grace Palicas.

This intriguing cover story not only celebrates the incredible life and talent of Apo Whang-Od but also provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines, captivating the hearts of celebrities and fans around the world.