June 2017 Kapuso Magazine by GMA New Media

GMA Extends Digital Programming to YouTube NEW PROGRAMS • Impostora • I Heart Davao

Lands on GMA Telebabad

UPDATES

June 2017

GMA Extends Digital Programming to YouTube

(L-R) YouTube Southeast Asia Partnerships Manager Phuong Ahn Nguyen, YouTube Southeast Asia Head of Content Partnerships and Business Development Vishal Sarin, YouTube and Google Play ANZ & SEA Head of Music Content Partnerships, Ruuben van den Heuvel, GMA Network Inc. President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, YouTube Asia Pacific Director of Content and Operations Gautam Anand, GMA Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, GMA New Media Inc. President and COO Edilberto I. Gallares, GMA First Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning and Head of Program Support Regie C. Bautista, and GMA New Media Inc. General Manager and Senior Vice President Dennis Augusto L. Caharian.

GMA Network, through its digital arm GMA New Media, and YouTube have signed a partnership that will allow viewers to watch official, full episodes of GMA programs online. Brought about by the great demand online for clear, complete, and high quality videos of GMA-produced programs, the partnership not only supports the anti-piracy efforts of the Philippine entertainment industry, but more importantly addresses millennial video viewing habits. This partnership enables netizens to watch quality videos uploaded by GMA Network on YouTube, which reaches over 1 billion users each month in 88 countries around the world on screens big and small. With YouTube’s unparalleled infrastructure and user experience, GMA can deliver its video content across devices and to every corner of the globe using the latest technology.

GMA content every month as well as mid form versions of their upcoming shows. Furthermore, Kapuso viewers will be given bonus behind-the-scene videos, bloopers, and other related content exclusive to YouTube, which will not be aired on television. “The accessibility of GMA programs is our gift to Kapuso supporters all over the world. Because of our partnership with YouTube, netizens may now watch their favorite programs whenever they want and wherever they may be,” announced Felipe L. Gozon, GMA Network Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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UPDATES

GMA Extends Digital Programming to YouTube RATINGS

GMA Network Continues to Rule Nationwide TV Ratings in May

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UPDATES

Aicelle Santos, Manilyn Reynes Renew with GMA NEW PROGRAMS

Impostora COVER

My Love From the Star SPECIAL

Alden Concert, A Big Success Kris, Julie Anne, and Andrea Give Back on Their Birthdays

NEW PROGRAMS

I Heart Davao

14 Kapuso Stars Join Philippine Independence Day Celebrations Worldwide with GMA Pinoy TV

15 GMA Kapuso Foundation and Ideal Vision Team Up

Gautam Anand, Director of Content and Operations, YouTube Asia Pacific shared that this alliance with GMA is a great example of how a television and technology company can work together to create new solutions and experiences for users in the digital age. To watch full episodes of your favorite GMA shows, visit www.gmanetwork. com/fullepisodes.

GMA New Media will continuously add full episodes of the most sought-after

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ON THE COVER:

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Jennylyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva

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RATINGS

GMA Network Continues to Rule Nationwide TV Ratings in May GMA is still the most watched channel in the country, according to the latest data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. From May 1 to 31 (with May 21 to 31 based on overnight data), the Kapuso Network posted a solid performance in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), leading across all time blocks and reaching an average total day people audience share of 42.5 percent versus ABS-CBN’s 36.7percent.

The Sang’gres of Encantadia Dennis Trillo

Jennylyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva

Jessica Soho

GMA also sustained its dominance in Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of the total urban TV household population in the country, garnering 49.8 percent versus ABSCBN’s 30.5 percent. Kapuso programs likewise ruled the list of toprating programs in NUTAM with seven out of the top 10 shows coming from GMA.

URBAN LUZON (PEOPLE)

23 GMA programs in the top 30

About Nielsen TV Audience Measurement Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide in comparison to Kantar Media. With approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar, Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population. In 2016, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement increased its client pool to a total of 36 clients/subscribers consisting of 12 local TV networks including TV5, Aksyon TV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Viva Communications Inc., among others; 5 regional clients; 2 blocktimers and 17 media agencies.

NUTAM (PEOPLE)

19 GMA programs in the top 30

RANK

PROGRAM

RANK

PROGRAM

Encantadia

Mulawin VS Ravena

My Love From Star

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

My Love From the Star

DesCned To Be Yours

Magpakailanman

24 Oras

Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

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Magpakailanman 24 Oras Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko

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Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko

Meant To Be

Ika-6 Na Utos

Meant To Be Eat Bulaga 24 Oras Weekend

Eat Bulaga

Tadhana

24 Oras Weekend

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Tadhana

Hay Bahay!

Full House Tonight

ImbesCgador

Sunday Pinasaya

Full House Tonight

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ImbesCgador

Sunday Pinasaya

Legally Blind

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Wowowin Karelasyon Bubble Gang Trops

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Aicelle Santos, Manilyn Reynes Remain with GMA Versatile and respected actress Manilyn Reynes and Rock N’ Soul Diva Aicelle Santos recently renewed their exclusive contracts with GMA Network. Aicelle has been a Kapuso for 11 years and treats GMA as her second home. “Una sa lahat, thank you Lord sa blessings, and siyempre sa GMA sa patuloy na pagtitiwala nila sa akin. Dito talaga ako nag-grow. Hindi ka naman basta basta mag-go-grow kung yung environment mo hindi ka tinuturing na pamilya. So lahat, from the staff, mga bosses, mga nakatrabahong artista, isang pamilya talaga, kaya yung pagmamahalan kitang kita. And I’m staying because they trust me kaya I’m very thankful,” she said. Aicelle is part of Impostora. Manilyn, on the other hand, is currently part of the award-winning family sitcom Pepito Manaloto and the top-rating primetime series Meant To Be. “Actually yung first show na sinalihan ko nung 10-years-old ako, dito sa GMA. From that time on, every now and then, may show ako dito hanggang sa nag-That’s Entertainment ako, and the rest is history,” Manilyn said.

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NEW PROGRAM

Kris Bernal Plays Dual Role in

GMA presents the remake of the successful TV series, Impostora, on its Afternoon Prime block. The series tells the story of Nimfa, an ugly street vendor who willingly undergoes surgery and complete facial reconstruction to pretend to be Rosette, a wealthy and beautiful but unhappily married wife seeking to escape her husband. Both roles are played by Kris Bernal. Playing opposite Kris is Rafael Rosell while other cast members are Ryan Eigenmann,

Assunta de Rossi, Elizabeth Oropeza, Aicelle Santos, Vaness del Moral, Rita Daniela, Leandro Baldemor, Sinon Loresca, Yuan Francisco, Dayara Shane, with the special participation of James Blanco. Impostora is under the helm of Albert Langitan. Get the latest updates about Impostora from the official Facebook page of GMA Drama www.facebook.com/GMADrama, Twitter account @GMADrama and the GMA Network website www.GMANetwork.com.

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Lands on GMA Telebabad

The local adaptation of the hit and internationally acclaimed Korean series, My Love From The Star, is now on GMA Telebabad. Ultimate star Jennylyn Mercado breathes life to Steffi Chavez, a strikingly beautiful, sophisticated, and overly confident popular actress who is senseless and careless at times. Meanwhile, newest Kapuso heartthrob Gil Cuerva steps into the shoes of Matteo Domingo, a highly intelligent, aloof, but cold and often distant extra-terrestrial being forced to live his days here on Earth.

Completing the cast are Gabby Eigenmann, Christian Bautista, Glydel Mercado, Renz Fernandez, Migo Adecer, Melissa Mendez, Spanky Manikan, Nar Cabico, Analyn Barro, Valentin, Moi Marcampo, and Pauline Mendoza. Playing a very special role in the remake is Rhian Ramos as Rachel Andrada, another sought-after actress and the number 1 rival of Steffi in the industry. Bb. Joyce Bernal directs.

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Jennylyn Mercado

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Gil Cuerva

SPECIAL

Alden Concert, A Big Success!

Alden hugs Maine Mendoza during their performance

The concert of “Pambansang Bae” Alden Richards entitled “Upsurge” held last May 27 was a big hit. The crowd enjoyed Alden’s own rendition of today’s top hits and his dance moves.

Alden and Jerald Napoles perform a comic dance number

Alden’s close friends Kristoffer Martin, Rodjun Cruz and Mark Herras reunite with the Pambansang Bae on the dance floor

Kris, Julie Anne, and Andrea Give Back on Their Birthdays Kapuso prime stars Kris Bernal, Julie Anne San Jose, and Andrea Torres spent their birthdays with people close to their hearts. Kris Bernal organized a karaoke party with her fans. “This is the least I can do to return their love. They are always there for me, so kailangan ‘di ba, I make time for them too. Because to be honest, I feel very lucky to have these people around me who are supportive of me kahit anong mangyari,” Kris said. Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose, on the other hand, invited some of her fans to a bowling game in Quezon City where they hung out like a typical barkada. Her fans initiated the #JAPSMonth project as a gift, in which they would

Kris Bernal and Julie Anne San Jose pose with their fans

tweet and trend something about Julie Anne for the entire month of May. The Kapuso star still gets overwhelmed with her fans’ dedication, “They’re doing it every year, and hindi sila nagsasawa. Grabe ang suporta talaga nila sa akin. Sobrang thankful talaga ako and blessed to have them,” Julie Anne said. Meanwhile, a charity institution that caters to children with special needs was granted a day with Andrea Torres. To celebrate her birthday, the Kapuso actress joined the children of REACH Foundation in watching the local animated film Urduja at Cinema ’76. GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE |JUNE 2017 ISSUE

Andrea Torres

She engaged them in fun discussions and played with them, bringing out their beautiful smiles. “This is more than a celebration. I enjoy doing this because I get the opportunity to heighten public awareness towards these angels that God sent us from heaven. Let’s understand them better and do what we can to attend to their special needs. They deserve all our love,” Andrea shared. Andrea is an advocate of children with special needs, having a brother with Down’s Syndrome.

NEW PROGRAM

Bittersweet Love Story Unfolds in

will be turned upside-down when she goes to Davao to save her family’s chocolate business. Here, she serendipitously and unknowingly meets Ponce (Tom), the proud, brooding, and mysterious ex-boyfriend of her heart donor.

Beginning June 26, the story of three individuals caught in a bittersweet love story unfolds in GMA’s primetime offering, I Heart Davao. Set in the picturesque province of Davao, this GMA Public Affairs romantic comedy series is top-billed by multi-talented Kapuso actress Carla Abellana, versatile Kapuso actor Tom Rodriguez, and Kapuso heartthrob Benjamin Alves. It features the story of Hope (Carla), a heart transplant recipient whose world GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE | JUNE 2017 ISSUE

Joining the cast are Betong Sumaya, Maey Bautista, Ricardo Cepeda, Glenda Garcia, Racquel Villavicencio, Joel Saracho, Geraldine Villamil, Natileigh Sitoy, Kevin Sagra, Philip Lazaro, and Catherine Rem as Aileen— Hope’s heart donor. I Heart Davao is also proud to feature the talented members of Davao theatre group Cine Madayaw, providing more authenticity to the series’ characters. At the helm of this series is director Marlon N. Rivera.

Kapuso Stars Join Philippine Independence Day Celebrations Worldwide with GMA Pinoy TV Jennylyn Mercado

Glaiza de Castro

Aiai delas Alas

Betong Sumaya

Marian Rivera

Rocco Nacino

This June, GMA Pinoy TV presents the brightest Kapuso stars in the 119th Philippine Independence Day celebrations (PIDC) across the world as GMA’s flagship international channel continues to fulfill its commitment of bringing Filipinos abroad together and closer to home. After a successful “Pista sa Nayon: Philippine Independence Day in Vallejo, California” held last June 3 at the Vallejo Waterfront in Mare Island Way, Vallejo, California, the Kapuso Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera are headed to Carson City, California on June 10 for another celebration organized by the Philippine Independence Day Foundation at the Veterans Park. On June 10 and 11, Kapuso Comedy Queen Aiai delas Alas and Encantadia

Dingdong Dantes

Ruru Madrid

Boobay

heartthrob Ruru Madrid will headline the 2017 Tokyo Summer Festival, organized by the Luminaries Joint Group, at the Ueno Park in Tokyo, Japan. Ruru will grace the show on June 10 while Aiai will perform on June 11. GMA Pinoy TV will also have its presence felt in Europe as the exclusive media sponsor of the following events: the Philippine Independence Day Association’s PIDC event at the Ergife Palace Hotel-OLIMPIA Via Aurelia, Roma on June 11; Filipino Anglo Club Manchester’s “Barrio Fiesta Manchester” on June 25; and the Birmingham Filipino-British Community Volunteers’ “Birmingham-Sandwells-West Midlands Fiesta Celebrations” at the Lightwoods Park, Bearwood, West Midlands on July 8 to 9. Meanwhile, the celebration will continue in Canada as Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado and comedian Boobay banner the biggest indoor Filipino fiesta in GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE |JUNE 2017 ISSUE

Ontario dubbed “Pinoy Fiesta and Tradeshow sa Toronto” on June 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The whole-day festivities, organized by the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF), will showcase various performances that promote Filipino culture. Halfway across the globe, Kapuso leading man Rocco Nacino and comedian Betong Sumaya are set to perform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the “Philippine Independence Day in Jeddah” on June 30, which coincides with the Eid holiday. The event, led by the Kaagapay ng Bawat OFW group, will also mark GMA Pinoy TV’s first participation as an exclusive media sponsor in Jeddah. GMA Pinoy TV’s worldwide celebrations will culminate on August 13 with the “Pinoy Fiesta Unang Hirit sa Tag-init” in Vancouver to be led by leading lady Glaiza de Castro. The event, organized by the Philippine Canadian Cultural Society, is the biggest Filipino cultural festival in British Columbia, which features various aspects of the Filipino culture and history. The Vancouver City Council, in support of the Filipino community in the region, has officially proclaimed the second Sunday of August as “Filipino Fiesta Day”. “By bringing the brightest Kapuso stars in these eventful festivities, GMA Pinoy TV not only provides world class entertainment, but also a means for our Kapuso Abroad to reconnect with their kababayans and feel closer to home,” said GMA First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia.

@gmapinoytv www.gmapinoytv.com.

GMA Kapuso Foundation and Ideal Vision Team Up JUNE 2017

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GMA Network’s socio-civic arm GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) has teamed up with Ideal Vision, one of the country’s leading eye care services and products company. Under the partnership, Ideal Vision will provide a total of 2,100 pairs of eye glasses for GMAKF’s Kapuso 20/20 Eye Project which will be conducted in August coinciding with the Sight Saving Month.

The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement held on May 29 at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City was led by GMAKF Founder and Ambassador Mel C. Tiangco (right) and GMAKF Executive Vice President and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog (center) together with Ideal Vision’s Assistant Vice President for Marketing Dr. Joy Go (left). For more details on GMAKF’s programs and projects, visit the GMAKF website at www.gmanetwork.com/ kapusofoundation.

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