January 2017 Kapuso Magazine

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GMA Tops Full Year 2016 Nationwide Ratings NEW PROGRAM

People Versus the Stars

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January 2017

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AWARDS

Anak TV Awards 6th OFW Gawad Parangal

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Lipad Sa Bagong Taon: Highlights of GMA’s New Year Countdown

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The Sang’gres of Encantadia, Dingdong Dantes of Alyas Robin Hood, and 24 Oras anchors.

GMA Network rounded out another milestone year in 2016, leading competition in nationwide TV ratings based on full year data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

For the period January to December 2016 (with December 25 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA registered a total day people audience share of 37.3 percent in NUTAM (National Urban Television Audience Measurement), ahead of ABS-CBN’s 37.1 percent.

GMA grabbed the nationwide lead from ABS-CBN based on people shares in September 2016, consistently increasing margins over competition since then.

GMA’s remarkable performance in the fourth quarter drove the Network’s full year ratings dominance. Leading across all dayparts, GMA recorded a people share of 40.3 percent in the fourth quarter, outranking ABS-CBN’s 35.2 percent by 5.1 points.

Coming from a 5.1-share point lead over ABS-CBN in November in NUTAM, GMA scored its strongest performance in 2016

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last December with a people audience share of 41.7 percent, or a 7.8-point margin over ABS-CBN’s 33.9 percent.

GMA’s Christmas special, The Magic of Christmas, and its New Year countdown, Lipad Sa 2017, beat all other programs in their timeslots.

In Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of all viewers in urban TV homes in the country, GMA sustained its strong showing as its full year 2016 people share reached 42.6 percent, 11.2 points more than the competitor’s 31.4 percent. GMA won against ABS-CBN in all dayparts in Urban Luzon from January to December 2016.

Meanwhile, the Kapuso Network opens the New Year on an exciting note with a new line-up of programs starting off with the light romantic-drama, Meant to Be, topbilled by Barbie Forteza. Also in the offing are, among others, the muchawaited first TV series of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, Destined To Be Yours, as well as the Filipino adaptation of the phenomenal Koreanovela My Love From The Star, starring Jennylyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva.

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Meant To Be NEW PROGRAM

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James Wright Serenades Melbourne

GMA G.I.V.E.S. Brings Magic of Christmas to Children

ON THE COVER:

Ivan Dorschner, Ken Chan, Barbie Forteza, Jak Roberto and Addy Raj

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AWARDS

Anak TV Awards GMA Network’s commitment to producing child-friendly programs has been recognized once again by the Anak TV Foundation, with several of its shows taking home the iconic Anak TV Seal Award last Dec. 10.

Several Kapuso personalities were also recognized as Makabata Stars of 2016 while various GMA News and Public Affairs and Entertainment programs were selected as top household favorites.

Anak TV Seal Award GMA • Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho • I-Witness • AHA! • Pinoy MD • Born To Be Wild • Wish Ko Lang • Alamat • Dream Home

GNTV • Ang Pinaka • Biyahe Ni Drew • Good News • I-Juander • Brigada • Front Row • Pop Talk

Makabata Stars of 2016 • Dingdong Dantes • Marian Rivera • Michael V. • Drew Arellano • Kara David • Vicky Morales

Marian Rivera

Top Household Favorites • Encantadia • I-Witness • Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho • Pepito Manaloto

Vicky Morales

Dingdong Dantes

Michael V.

6th OFW Gawad Parangal The 6th OFW Gawad Parangal, organized by the Kapisanan ng mga Kamag-anak at Migranteng Manggagawang Pilipino, Inc. (KAKAMMPI), recognized various GMA programs and personalities who unselfishly shared their time, skills, and resources for the welfare of OFWs.

• GMA News Online Outstanding Online News

• Jiggy Manicad Favorite Male TV News Reporter

• Tricia Zafra Favorite Female TV News Reporter

• Sunday Pinasaya Best Variety Show

• Mary Jane Arrabis (Boobsie)

Gladys Guevarra (Chuchay) Favorite Comedian Duo

• Yan Ang Morning Best Talkshow

• Because of You Best Wholesome Story

• Gabby Concepcion Best Actor

• DongYanZia (Dingdong, • Aljur Abrenica Left to Right: Aljur Abrenica, Tricia Zafra, Jiggy Manicad, and Gabby Concepcion

Marian and Zia) Most Popular Family in Showbiz

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HYPED!

Lipad sa Bagong Taon

Rocco Nacino, Betong Sumaya, Alden Richards, Andrea Torres, Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia are all hyped up as they welcome 2017.

Highlights of GMA’s New Year Countdown GMA Network welcomed 2017 with explosive performances from its biggest artists and fireworks display during the New Year Countdown Special at the SM Mall of Asia last December 31.

The special dubbed, “Lipad sa Bagong Taon,” was hosted by Julie Anne San Jose, Andrea Torres, Betong Sumaya, and Alden Richards.

Pambansang Bae Alden Richards

Ariana Venti

Julie Anne San Jose performs a song and dance number.

Fans take videos of Kapuso stars.

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Ivan Dorschner, Andre del Rosario, Ken Chan, Jak Roberto, Diana Meneses, and Addy Raj

Nikki Balaj

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Aicelle Santos with To the Top boys.

Ken Chan, Derrick Monasterio, Rita Daniela and Jeric Gonzales with lucky fans.

Gabbi Garcia and Ruru Madrid

Nar Cabico covering Buchikik.

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Four Guys Fall For A Girl in Meant To Be What happens if four handsome bachelors fall for one girl?

This and more questions will be answered in the exciting, light-hearted romantic drama, “Meant To Be,” on GMA Telebabad.

Barbie Forteza stars in the series as Billie, a typical millennial with issues in life. Her life turns upside down when she meets four guys with different nationalities: British guy Ethan Spencer-Hughes, played by Ivan Dorshner; Indian Jai Patel, played by Addy Raj; Pinoy guy Macoy De La Cruz, played by Jak Roberto; and Chinoy bad boy Yuan Lee, played

by Ken Chan.

Other cast members are Manilyn Reynes, Sheryl Cruz, Tina Paner, Keempee de Leon, Sef Cadayona, Ms. Gloria Romero (special participation), with Stephanie Sol, Zymic Jaranilla, and Mika Dela Cruz.

LA Madridejos directs.

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NEW PROGRAM

Sundays are Fun-days with GMA’s People vs. The Stars Drew Arellano and Iya Villania

GMA launches a one-of-a-kind comedy game show entitled People vs. The Stars, premiering January 15.

The program pits celebrities against the viewers for a chance to win cash prizes via a variety of brain teasers. If the stars fail to answer them correctly, the question’s cash value will then be given to its audience by answering the question of the week.

Celebrity power-couple Drew Arellano and Iya Villania-Arellano host the show.

Get the latest updates about People vs. The Stars from the GMA Network website www.GMANetwork.com.

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James Wright Seranades Melbourne

James Wright sings to the crowd and signs CDs.

Kapuso artist James Wright touched hearts with his soulstirring music at the Philippine Fiesta 2016 at the Melbourne Showgrounds, a GMA Pinoy TVsponsored event held in Australia last December 3 and 4.

James’ performance was one of the highlights during the two-day event organized by the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria, Inc., which also featured talent shows and food exhibits that showcased the vibrant Filipino culture.

At the GMA Pinoy TV-Lyca booth in the event venue, James, who was born in Australia, graciously signed copies of his

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self-titled debut EP, James Wright, for his fans who came to show their support.

To see more of James Wright and your other favorite GMA artists and shows, subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV, the flagship international channel of GMA Network, via carriers Lyca TV and Fetch TV. Go to www.gmapinoytv.com/carriers for more details on how to subscribe.

For more updates on events organized and sponsored by GMA Pinoy TV, follow GMA Pinoy TV on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@ gmapinoytv), and visit the GMA Pinoy TV official website: www.gmapinoytv.com.

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GMA G.I.V.E.S. Brings Magic of Christmas to Children

By Unis M. Loleng Corporate Affairs and Communications

GMA GIVES volunteers together with the children of Navotas pose for a group photo.

Children happily raise their Christmas presents.

Spreading the message of GMA Network’s Christmas theme, “Maniwala sa Magic ng Pasko,” the Kapuso corps of employeevolunteers GMA G.I.V.E.S. (Guide, Interact, Volunteer, Educate, Serve), organized two Christmas outreach activities in 2016.

On December 11, the volunteers trooped to the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong to spread joy, hope, and love among the children of the inmates. The volunteers provided games and entertainment during the program and helped distribute Noche Buena packages donated by the GMA Kapuso Foundation through its Gift-A-Gift: Alay sa Batang Pinoy project.

A week after, the volunteers shared their Saturday morning with one hundred children from impoverish families under the care of Food for the Hungry Philippines in Tanza, Navotas. The children were treated to a program with entertainment numbers and games as well as food. They also received Christmas gift packs from the volunteers.

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