February 2017 Kapuso Magazine

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Legally Blind Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa Full House Tonight Case Solved Destined To Be Yours

RATINGS

February 2017

GMA Network Improves Winning Performance in Nationwide TV Ratings

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GMA Network continues to accelerate its ratings performance in National Urban Philippines based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the industry’s trusted ratings service provider.

its people audience share reached 40.3 percent compared to the rival network’s 35.2 percent.

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Across day parts, the Kapuso Network was the clear winner from morning to primetime in NUTAM, as well as in Urban Luzon.

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From January 1 to 31 (with January 22 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA remained the country’s leading free TV channel with a people audience share of 41.9 percent in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), posting a solid 7-point margin over ABSCBN’ 34.9 percent.

In Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of all viewers in urban TV homes in the country, GMA posted a people share of 48.2 percent, way ahead of ABS-CBN’s 29.2 percent.

GMA’s lead in January was even bigger than its 5.1-point advantage over ABSCBN in the fourth quarter of 2016, when

Kapuso programs likewise reigned in NUTAM as more shows from GMA made it to the list of top-performing shows in this area.

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GMA Network Imrpoves Winning Performance in Nationwide TV Ratings UPDATES

Yasmien Kurdi is Still A Kapuso Sheena Halili Renews with GMA Network AWARDS

Face of the Year Awards 2016 4th Paragala: Central Luzon Media Awards 1st GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards

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February 2017 Program Launches SPECIAL

GMA Records Release New James Wright Album Kapuso Stars Banner Festivals in January

URBAN LUZON (PEOPLE)

NUTAM (PEOPLE)

17 GMA programs in the top 30 RANK

PROGRAM

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Encantadia

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Miss Universe The Philippines

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Alyas Robinhood 24 Oras

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Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

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Magpakailanman

RANK

PROGRAM

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Encantadia

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Miss Universe The Philippines

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Alyas Robinhood

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24 Oras

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Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

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Magpakailanman

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Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento Hay Bahay

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Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

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Hay Bahay

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Someone To Watch Over Me

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Meant To Be

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Kapuso Movie Night

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Tsuperhero

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24 Oras Weekend

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Eat Bulaga

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Bubble Gang

Wowowin

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Wowowin

Eat Bulaga

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Ika-6 Na Utos

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Sunday Pinasaya

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ImbesSgador

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Code Name Yong Pal

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Hashtag Like

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PreWy Woman

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Kapuso Movie Night Someone To Watch Over Me

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Tsuperhero

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24 Oras Weekend

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22 GMA programs in the top 30

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Bubble Gang

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ImbesSgador

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Fans Brave Heavy Rains for GMA Pinoy TV’s LA Show

GMA Kapuso Foundation Receives Support from Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation Anew

Meant To Be

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ON THE COVER:

Mikael Daez, Janine Gutierrez, and Rodjun Cruz

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Yasmien Kurdi is Still a Kapuso

Talented Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi remains a Kapuso as she renewed her ties with GMA Network last January 25.

Yasmien, one of the Kapuso Network’s home-grown artists, is co-managed by GMA Artist Center and Rey Soldevilla, Yasmien’s husband.

“I am really happy talaga to be a Kapuso. Nagpapasalamat din ako sa pagmamahal na binibigay nila sa akin.

Dito na kasi ako sa GMA Network nag-

dalaga, nag-asawa, at dito na rin ako tumanda. Hindi trabaho yung nafi-feel mo rito, kundi isang family—mula sa mga nanay-nanayan ko, hanggang sa Artist Center at sa buong GMA—pinaparamdam talaga nila sa akin na it’s my home,” said Yasmien.

Yasmien was one of the lead stars of the recently concluded top-rating Afternoon Prime series, Sa Piling Ni Nanay.

Sheena Halili Renews with GMA Versatile actress Sheena Halili continues her Kapuso journey as she recently renewed her contract with GMA Network.

GMA Network. This is where I grew up talaga, where I developed my talent and skills as an artist,” said Sheena who is co-managed

by GMA Artist Center.

“I’m really happy kasi everytime naman na nagre-renew ako ng contract dito, nafi-feel ko talaga na dito ako sa GMA… That I am meant for and to be with GMA. Kasi second family ko talaga ang

Sheena is part of the upcoming primetime series, Destined To Be Yours, starring Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.

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AWARDS

Face of the Year Awards 2016

Carla Abellana Wins in Vietnam Carla Abellana continues to capture the hearts of Vietnamese viewers as she was named “Most Favourite Foreign Actress” at Today TV’s Face of the Year Awards 2016 held last January 7.

A member of Vietnam’s Joint Media Corporation (IMC), Today TV is one of the first Vietnamese TV stations to air Filipino drama series.

Three of Carla’s Kapuso shows – Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit, My Husband’s Lover and My Destiny – were hits among Vietnamese viewers, making her a household name in Vietnam.

Three of Carla’s Kapuso shows - Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit, My Husband’s Lover and My Destiny - were hits among Vietnamese viewers, making her a household name in Vietnam.

Carla will continue to charm her Vietnamese fans as her show, Because of You, will soon be aired on Today TV.

Carla Abellana

4th Paragala: Central 1st GEMS Hiyas Luzon Media Awards ng Sining Awards The Awards recognizes the best media personalities, shows and TV stations in the country voted by students in Central Luzon.

Entertainment • Pepito Manaloto Best Sitcom

GEMS or Guild of Educators, Mentors and Students is a new award-giving body composed of academicians from various schools, professionals from private institutions and students from prestigious colleges and universities.

News & Public Affairs •

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24 Oras

Best News Program

• Eat Bulaga

Best Noontime Show

• Dingdong Dantes

Male Personality of the Year

Michael V.

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Arnold Clavio

Best Male News Anchor

State of the Nation with Jessica Soho

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Mike Enriquez (24 Oras)

Best Male News Program Anchor

Best TV Special

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Jessica Soho(State of the Nation with Jessica Soho)

Best Female News Program Anchor

Best Female Field Reporter

I-Witness

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Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

Best Public Affairs Program

Best TV Programs • • •

Best TV Program Hosts • Jessica Soho I-Witness (Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho) Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Eat Bulaga • Kara David (I-Witness)

Best Magazine Show

• Born To Be Wild

Best Educational Program

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(National Election)

Best News Program

Kara David

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• Eleksyon 2016

Imbestigador

Best Investigative Program

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Alden Richards plays Benjie, a hardworking and charming architect who wants to acquire a piece of land owned by the family of Sinag, played by Maine Mendoza. Sinag, an environmentalist, works in a radio station.

Alden Richards & Maine Mendoza

Destiny will bring Benjie and Sinag together.

Janine Gutierrez

Grace Evangelista (Janine Gutierrez) is a beautiful, hardworking, and responsible law student who passes the bar exams with flying colors.

However, in a dreadful turn of events, she becomes a rape victim and, worse, loses her sight. In spite of everything, Grace pursues her passion as a lawyer.

Legally Blind debuts on February 18.

GMA Network presents the Sa Lupa, airing weekdays on

The remake of the 1987 Ishm the struggles of two wome

Talente Jose Eph an

Julie Ann San Jose and Benjamin Alves

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TV adaptation of Pinulot Ka Lang n its Afternoon Prime block.

mael Bernal classic movie tackles en intertwined by lost love.

ed Kapuso actors Julie Anne San e as Santina, Benjamin Alves as hraim, Martin del Rosario as Kiko nd LJ Reyes as Angeli lead the cast.

COVER Dingdong Dantes

GMA Network introduces the new procedural crime documentary drama program Case Solved, beginning February 18 (every Saturday) after Eat Bulaga.

Hosted by none other than Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, this program presents solved cases that will empower and educate the viewers in predicting the probability of a crime before it occurs.

Regine Velasquez

Saturday nights are bound to get outrageously and hilariously better as GMA premieres its new comedymusical show, Full House Tonight, on February 18.

The show’s host, no other than Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, is ecstatic about the comedy-musical show, as she once again gets to host and perform on TV at the same time.

Adding flavor to show are Solenn Heussaff, Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix, together with Joross Gamboa. Comedians Philip Lazaro, Kim Idol, Terry Gian, Sarah Brakensiek, Tammy Brown, and Nar Cabico will also spice up the show with their comical flairs.

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SPECIAL

GMA Records Releases New James Wright Album GMA Records recenty launched James Wright’s 12-track EP entitled, Just Wright.

The EP contains six songs and six backing tracks, carrying the official theme song of the local adaptation of My Love From The Star entitled, “My Destiny”.

The original songs in the EP include Ibig Bang Sabihin, Please Come Back, Open Up, Lahat ng Aking Pag-ibig, and Mahal Na Nga Kita, which are composed by several hitmakers including Dodjie Simon, Edmund Perlas, and Vehnee Saturno.

Just Wright is now available for P199.00 in Astroplus & Astro Vision outlets, The Landmark and online at www. lazada.com. Its digital version is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and over 160 digital stores worldwide.

Kapuso Stars Banner Festivals in January

Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards pose with their fans in Cebu.

GMA Network kicked off 2017 in the most festive way, making sure Kapuso fans in Aklan, Cebu, and Iloilo had memorable celebrations of major festivals Ati-Atihan, Sinulog, and Dinagyang.

During the festivities that honor the Holy Infant Jesus or Sto. Niño, Kapuso fans were treated to a series of Kapuso Mall Shows featuring the casts of Meant To Be, Ika-6 Na Utos, and Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa.

“We cannot express how grateful we are to our Kapusong Aklanon, Cebuano,

Julie Anne San Jose and Martin del Rosario with the crowd after their Kapuso Mall Show in Iloilo.

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and Ilonggo for the resounding success of our series of Kapuso Mall Shows this year in celebration of the Ati-Atihan, Sinulog, and Dinagyang Festivals. It is our privilege to bring to them GMA’s biggest shows and brightest stars as a way of thanking them for keeping the Kapuso Network number one nationwide,” said Oliver Amoroso, Officer-in-Charge of GMA’s Regional TV Department.

To know more about the Network’s regional events, follow GMA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ gmanetwork and GMA Regional TV at www.facebook.com/GMARegionalTV and on Twitter and Instagram via @ GMARegionalTV.

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UPDATES

Fans Brave Heavy Rains for GMA Pinoy TV’s LA Show L-R: Tom Rodriguez, Lovi Poe, Alden Richards, Dennis Trillo, and Jennylyn Mercado

Jennylyn Mercado

Tom Rodriguez and Dennis Trillo

Alden Richards

Despite heavy rains that battered Southern California, Filipino fans went full force to catch GMA Pinoy TV’s “Sikat Ka Kapuso!” concert at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach last January 22.

Fans came all the way from Canada, San Francisco, Oregon, Arizona, and Texas just to catch their favorite Kapuso stars perform live.

The concert was headlined by Alden Richards, Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado, Tom Rodriguez, and Lovi Poe together with Betong Sumaya.

Betong turned the heat up as he opened the show as Bubble Gang’s Antonietta.

Kapuso heartthrobs Tom and Dennis also had a duet evoking memories of the phenomenal Kapuso drama, My Husband’s Lover.

The audience went wild as Alden rendered a heartfelt performance. He and Betong also had a “dance battle.”

Spotted among the audience were Philippine Olympic Figure Skater Michael Martinez and Pinay singer-actress Anna Maria Perez De Tagle, the granddaughter of Sylvia La Torre.

For more updates on Kapuso events abroad, follow GMA Pinoy TV on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (@ gmapinoytv), and visit the GMA Pinoy TV official website at www.gmapinoytv.com.

The well-loved pairs of Tom and Lovi, and Dennis and Jennylyn, on the other hand, brought “kilig” vibes to the crowd as they sang romantic duets on stage.

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Betong Sumaya

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GMA Kapuso Foundation Receives Support from Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation Anew

GMAKF EVP and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog (2nd from right) receives donation from PCCF EVP Rosemer Enverga with the PCCF members and the 2016 winners of Mrs. Philippines Canada.

The Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF), one of the biggest Filipino charitable organizations in Ontario, Canada, has once again extended their generosity by donating to the GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF).

Since 2010, GMAKF has been a regular beneficiary of PCCF in the latter’s pursuit to help poor and needy families as well as calamity victims in the Philippines. GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV, is also a regular partner of PCCF in their fundraising events such as pageants and festivals that bring Filipino-Canadians together in celebrating Filipino culture and values.

PCCF Executive Vice President Rosemer Enverga led the donation turnover last January 11 at the GMA Network Center. The PCCF party, which also included Canada-based professional vocalist Lilac Caña, Raymond Albovias, and Mrs. PhilippinesCanada runners-up Len Salvador and Loida Cox,

met with GMAKF Executive Vice President and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog to turn over the proceeds of an entire year’s fund raising activities.

“We are also looking into a possible tie-up with PCCF and the Fil-Canadian community for a medical mission next year,” Enverga said.

Meanwhile, Escudero-Catibog said GMAKF is humbled and gratified by the loyal support shown by hardworking kababayans in Canada and this further motivates GMAKF in the timely delivery of Serbisyong Totoo to those who need it the most.

Caña, a PCCF member and Canadian singer, ended the turnover on an inspiring note as she sang ‘Sarong Banggi’ dedicated to the victims of Typhoon Nina in Bicolandia.

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