November 2019 Kapuso Magazine

Super Radyo DZBB is Mega Manila’s No. 1 AM Radio Station

Kapuso Stars, Personalities Gather for Fun-Filled Thanksgiving Party

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GMA Network Maintains Urban Luzon, Mega Manila TV Ratings Advantage One of the Baes Topples Competition, Records Highest Ratings to Date

4 GMA Network’s flagship AM radio station Super Radyo DZBB 594 reigned supreme in Mega Manila based on the latest data from Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement.

Zobel’s news commentary ‘Anong Say N’yo?’ registered 34.7 percent while the on-air tandem of Arnold Clavio and Ali Sotto on ‘Dobol A sa Dobol B’ was also well-loved with 38.1 percent. ‘Kay Susan Tayo! Sa Super Radyo DZBB’ hosted by Susan Enriquez ranked first in its slot with an impressive 50 percent audience share as well as Orly Trinidad and Lala Roque’s ‘Super Balita Sa Tanghali, Nationwide’ with 42.4 percent.

More DZBB programs kept their winning streak throughout the weekday such as ‘The Longtall Howard Medina Show’, ‘Bidang-Bida sa Dobol B’, ‘Bigtime Balita’, ‘24 Oras TV Newscast’, and ‘Saksi’.

In September 2019, DZBB posted a total week average audience share of 31.5 percent, surpassing DZMM’s 25.3 percent and DZRH’s 16.1 percent.

DZBB’s strong weekday morning line-up dominated the airwaves with ‘Melo Del Prado sa Super Radyo DZBB’ posting a 37.1 percent audience share, followed by ‘Super Balita sa Umaga, Nationwide’ with 33.4 percent anchored by GMA News Pillar Mike Enriquez and Joel Reyes Zobel.

Top-rating weekend programs for the month were ‘Headline Balita’, ‘Super Balita sa Tanghali’, ‘Francis ‘Kiko’ Flores on Board’, ‘Super Balita sa Hapon’, ‘Boses ng Balita’, ‘24 Oras Weekend’, ‘Presinto 5.9.4.’, ‘Radyo Romantiko’, ‘Buena Manong Balita’, ‘Super Balita sa Umaga Sunday Edition’, ‘Dobol B Bantay Balita sa Kamara’, ‘MMDA sa GMA’, and ‘Dis Is Manolo’.

Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz also airs on television via Dobol B sa News TV from 6:00 to 12:00 noon on GMA News TV via free TV channel 27 and GMA News TV International.

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Various Kapuso Artists Renew Contract with GMA Network AWARDS

I-Witness: 20 Years of Life-changing Documentaries Asian Digital Media Awards 2019 Association for Internaional Broadcasting Awards 69th Palanca Awards QCinema International Film Fest Asian Academy Creative Regional Awards 9th National Statistics Month Awards 1st Mass Media Choice Awards 1st Bulacan Province State University Student Choice Awards NEW PROGRAM

Magkaagaw UPDATES

Fun-filled GMA Thanksgiving Party UPDATES

Love Shines: GMA Network’s 2019 Christmas Station ID REGIONAL

Various Events and Kapuso Mall Shows with GMA Regional TV UPDATES

GMA Network’s ‘ The Clash’ Names Top 12 Finalists GMA Music Artists launch their Latest Single

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GMA Dramas Draw Strong Viewership in Kenya and Dominican Republic GMA Brings Trio of Dramas to Myanmar

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KAPUSO ABROAD

GMA Stars Gives Kapuso Abroad an Unforgettable Early Christmas Present CITIZEN KAPUSO

GMA Kapuso Foundation Welcomes Kapuso Stars as Youth Advocates

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GMA Network Maintains Urban Luzon, Mega Manila TV Ratings Advantage Getting viewers hooked on its lovable characters:

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For the month of October (with October 27 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA posted an average of 32.3 percent total day people audience share in Urban Luzon, outscoring ABS-CBN’s 31.1 percent. The said viewerrich area accounts for 72 percent of all urban TV viewers in the country.

The Kapuso Network continued to beat competition in the afternoon block with 33.0 percent people audience share while ABS-CBN registered 31.6 percent.

GMA also won in the evening block with 34.9 percent versus ABS-CBN’s 32.9 percent.

Consistently dominating Urban Luzon’s list of top rating programs is Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS). The awardwinning magazine program also led the list of the top 30 shows in National Urban Philippines. Its Halloween special episode “Gabi ng Lagim” was again top-trending

(L-R) Bea Binene, Yasmin Kurdi, and Gabbi Garcia

worldwide last October 27 and garnered a people rating of 16.8 percent.

Following KMJS in the list of top programs for October were 24 Oras, The Clash, The Gift, Pepito Manaloto, Beautiful Justice, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Magpakailanman, One of the Baes, Daddy’s Gurl, Amazing Earth, Prima Donnas, Wowowin, Eat Bulaga, and the recently-launched afternoon series Magkaagaw.

Likewise in Mega Manila (with official data from October 1 to 26), GMA Network recorded 32.6 percent average total day people audience share as compared to ABS-CBN which only managed to get 29.5 percent. Meanwhile, Kapuso shows took 16 spots out of the top 30 shows in the said area, which accounts for 60 percent of all urban viewers in the country.

Nielsen TV Audience Measurement’s client pool covers a total of 32 clients/subscribers consisting of six local TV networks including ABS-CBN, TV5, Aksyon TV and CNN Philippines, among others; three regional clients; two blocktimers; and 21 agencies (17 media agencies, three consulting agencies, and one digital agency).

ore and more viewers are going crazy over the adorable love team of RitKen— Rita Daniela and Ken Chan—as Jowalyn Biglangdapa and Grant Altamirano, while enjoying the timeless comedic touch of Roderick Paulate as Paps Fernando in the hit primetime series One of the Baes.

Based on Nielsen TV Audience Measurement’s overnight ratings data for October 25, the millennial fairy tale One of the Baes toppled competition after it recorded a people rating of 9.4 percent in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), beating its rival program Killer Bride which only managed to get 7.4 percent.

The win sets another record for One of the Baes after its remarkable triumph against its counterpart last October 24 with a people rating of 9.0 percent against Killer Bride’s 7.8 percent.

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KAPUSONG TOTOO Kapuso artists and personalities renew contracts with GMA JULIE ANNE SAN JOSE Asia’s Pop Diva Julie Anne San Jose is among the homegrown talents of GMA. She was a product of the reality talent competition ‘Popstar Kids’ in 2007.

“I’m very happy and blessed.

Nagpapasalamat po ako kay Lord and sa GMA for giving me another opportunity to share what I have. I’m just very grateful, excited, and looking forward to future projects here in my home network,” said Julie Anne.

IYA VILLANIA Versatile actress, host, and hands-on mother Iya Villania remains a loyal Kapuso as she renewed her contract on October 22.

“I’m glad that... GMA has allowed me to enjoy a good work-life balance. I get to enjoy being a mom, a wife, an athlete, on top of enjoying the work that I do here.

That’s really what I love being with GMA. They make life so easy to love and live,” she said.

DREW ARELLANO Award-winning TV personality and host Drew Arellano looks forward to continuing his journey as a Kapuso as he renewesd his on October 8.

Drew shared that working with the Kapuso Network does not feel like a job. “You know

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what they say. If you love your job, it doesn’t seem like a job. I get to travel with the entire Biyahe ni Drew crew or make kids learn through AHA!,” he said.

AI-AI DELAS ALAS Comedy Concert Queen Ai-Ai Delas Alas continues her journey as a proud Kapuso with the renewal of her exclusive contract on October 29.

“I’m so blessed and excited. Thank you sa GMA dahil makaka-trabaho ko na naman ang ating Kapuso stars. Magso-soap pa rin ako, Sunday Pinasaya, The Clash, and many more. I’m so happy and very much a Kapuso at heart,” she said.

ROVILSON FERNANDEZ Sought-after TV host Rovilson Fernandez remains a loyal Kapuso after 12 years.

Rovilson shared how grateful he is to be with the Kapuso Network for over a decade now, “Just an absolute blessing. I’ve been happily employed by GMA and I’m going on twelve years now since the QTV days.

It’s been nice to be part of this family. This moment is the kind of contract signing I

would see on TV or on the newspapers, and for them to extend the same courtesy to me as well and to our show, I’m so grateful.”

BETONG SUMAYA Multitalented Kapuso comedian, TV host, and performer Betong Sumaya received another blessing in his career as he renewed ties with GMA Artist Center on October 31.

Betong expressed how grateful he is to the Network for continuously trusting him with significant projects, “Sobrang honored pati sobrang blessed. Minsan iniisip ko ano ba ang nagawa ko para pagkatiwalaan nila, ‘yung maka-trabaho ang pinaka-iniidolo ko na mga artista, ‘yung craft to make people happy sa Bubble Gang. Every time may nagsasabi na kahit papaano na-ibsan ko ‘yung kalungkutan nila, nakaka-uplift ng spirit.”

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RURU MADRID First capturing the hearts of televiewers in the talent search Protégé, Ruru Madrid has come a long way in the entertainment industry as an actor, model, and performer.

Ruru expressed his gratitude to GMA for believing in his potential from day one up to now, “I’m very thankful, grabe ‘yung tiwala na binigay sa akin ng Network.

From the very start of my career, sila na ‘yung unang naniwala. Bilang ganti sa tiwala na binibigay nila sa akin, everytime na may ginagawa akong projects, sobrang pinagbubuti ko.”

BENJAMIN ALVES Sought-after leading man Benjamin Alves renewed his contract last November 12.

He said, “This has always been my home, I always felt at home here from the time that I started, never po akong nag-isip or nag-doubt na that I really feel like I belong here. From the start, when I signed my first contract, they never made me feel like I wasn’t welcomed or part of the family and that means a lot. I think I want to show that appreciation by doing well with the shows that they’re giving me and to stay loyal to the Network.”

ANTHONY ROSALDO Anthony consistently wows his fans with his music. As a product of the original allFilipino singing competition ‘The Clash,’ he is known for his vocal versatility as showcased in his successful singles under GMA Music entitled ‘Larawan’ and the most recent ‘Maghintay Ka Lamang,’ which became the original sound track of GMA Heart of Asia’s Korean series Sky Castle.

He shared his excitement for the next chapter of his career as a Kapuso, “Parang lumulutang ‘yung pakiramdam ko eh,

sobrang daming possibilities at projects na puwedeng mangyari, sobrang blessed ko.

By next year, we will do the physical album na mag-iinclude ng mga originals gaya ng Larawan Mo, I think it’s about time na we focus on original songs.”

THERESE MALVAR Multi-awarded actress Therese Malvar remains a full-fledged Kapuso after she renewed her contract with GMA Artist Center on October 31.

A household name in the local indie scene, Therese is delighted to explore her passions and talents as a performer, “I’m always forever grateful to GMA, for allowing me to showcase my talent even more and for trusting me and for giving me the opportunity to act on TV, in front of many.”

DION IGNACIO Kapuso actor Dion Ignacio once again affirmed his loyalty to GMA Network during the renewal of his contract on November 12.

“Sobrang saya ko, maituturing ko na blessing ito in life, panibagong work na naman. Thankful ako sa GMA dahil hindi ako pinapabayaan, lagi akong may shows.

Nag-start ako noong 2004, sobrang loyal ko sa network at dito na talaga ako lumaki,” he said.

MAEY BAUTISTA Kapuso actress-comedian Maey Bautista renewed her management contract on November 7.

For Maey, there are a lot to look forward to as a Kapuso. She is gearing up for her role in the upcoming GMA drama series Love of my Life, “Nagpapasalamat ako na patuloy pa rin ang tiwala ng GMA sa akin at sa mga kaya ko pang ipakita. Very excited ako for this show dahil reunion namin ito ni Carla Abellana. Every taping namin ay masaya.”

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(L-R) Atom Araullo, Kara David, Sandra Aguinaldo, and Howie Severino

I-Witness: 20 Years of Life-Changing Documentaries

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-Witness premiered on Philippine television at the turn of the millennium. It was a time of uncertainty in a changing world, and GMA News and Public Affairs saw the need to tell stories of truth through the documentary format. Twenty years since, I-Witness has become one of the leading TV documentary programs in the country, with over 1,000 life-changing stories that have pursued the truth about Filipino values, culture, current events, and the human condition.

Asian Digital Media Awards

Last October 25, the hosts of the pioneering and longest-running documentary program—Kara David, Sandra Aguinaldo, Atom Araullo, and Howie Severino—renewed their commitment to the Kapuso Network in a contract signing attended by no less than GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Senior Vice President for News and Public Affairs Marissa L. Flores, and First Vice President for Public Affairs Nessa Valdellon. Senior AVP for Public Affairs Clyde Mercado and I-Witness Program Manager Joy Madrigal-Monzon were also present.

2019 Association for International Broadcasting Awards (AIBs)

GMA Network’s election advocacy ‘Pusuan Ang Totoo’ wins Silver in Asian Digital Media Awards. The award was received by GMA News Social Media Manager Justin Joyas.

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or inspiring Filipino voters to stand for what is true, to fight corruption and disinformation, and choose leaders who will truly serve the country during the 2019 Midterm Elections—GMA News and Public Affairs’ Eleksyon 2019 advocacy campaign, “Pusuan ang Totoo,” earned a Silver prize for “Best Marketing Campaign for News Brand” at the 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards.

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Receiving the awards for the Philippines and GMA Network were (from left) Senior AVP for GMA Public Affairs Arlene Carnay, Atom Araullo, and Reporter’s Notebook Program Manager Angeli Atienza.

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he Association for International Broadcasting is the “only global alliance of media companies that deliver, or support the delivery of cross-border and multi-platform international broadcasting”. The AIBs is its annual production awards which recognizes factual video, audio, and interactive productions across all continents.

Reporter’s Notebook (Batas ng Karagatan) Politics and Business Category

Atom Araullo Specials: Babies4sale.Ph

Investigative Documentary Category

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69th PALANCA AWARDS

2019 QCinema International Film Fest

9th NATIONAL STATISTICS MONTH(NSM) MEDIA AWARDS The Philippine Statistics Authority recognizes the significant role and contribution of the media in promoting and popularizing official statistics from the Philippine Statistical System through news and features.

Where the Votes Are

by Brenda Barrientos GMA Research Best Statistical Reporting in Online Media

Jerking Guzman Pingol GMA Program Support (Agaw Anino) Nobela Grand Prize winner

The Palanca Awards, which aims to cultivate Philippine literature by giving incentives to writers while serving as a treasury of their works, was named after philanthropost and businessman Don Carlos Palanca Sr.

Showbiz royalty and Kapuso leading lady Janine Gutierrez received her first ‘Best Actress’ award at the 2019 QCinema International Film Festival’s Asian Next Wave Competition for her portrayal in the psychological thriller film ‘Babae at Baril.’

1st Mass Media Choice Awards (University of Batangas) The College of Education believes that mass media’s influence to the students cannot be denied as students use television and radio in their studies.

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Best Educational Magazine TV Show

2019 ASIAN ACADEMY CREATIVE REGIONAL AWARDS

Asian Academy Creative Awards is one of the most prestigious awards for creative excellence, honoring programs and actors across 20 nations that excel “in craft and technical disciplines across multiple platforms including television, digital streaming, and emerging technologies.”

I-Witness (The Island with No Land)

Drew Arellano

Best Affairs Programme or Series

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho: Iceland Best Infotainment Program

The Atom Araullo Specials: Babies4Sale.PH Best Infotainment Program

24 Oras

Best News Programme

GMA News: Microplastics in Tahong (Green Mussels) Best News Programme

GNTV’s Investigative Documentaries: Confined Best Documentary Series

Drew Hits the Road: Sustainable Tourism in Siargao

Best Lifestyle Entertainment Presenter/Host

Michael V

Best Comedian

Studio 7’s Musikalye

Best Music or Dance Program

Starstruck First Elimination

Best Non-Scripted Entertainment

Love You Two

Best Promo or Trailer

Barangay 143

Best Animated Programme or Series Best Drama Series Best Theme Song or Title Theme

1st Biliran Province State University (BIPSU) Student Choice Awards for Media Awards are being given to the media personalities and media organizations in recognition of their outstanding performance in media profession have exemplifying high degree of media excellence and influencing the lives of the students.

Biyahe ni Drew

Best Travel Magazine Show

I-Witness

Best Documentary Program

Atom Araullo

Student Leaders’ Choice Award for TV Personality

Alden Richards

Most Popular TV Personality of the Year

Kara David

Best Documentary Program Host

Best Lifestyle Programme

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A tale of love and vengeance on GMA Afternoon Prime’s intriguing series

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wo successful women will be caught in the traps of infidelity leading to the immeasurable pain of an innocent daughter on GMA Network’s newest Afternoon Prime drama series, Magkaagaw.

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Former on-screen rivals in “Bakekang” and two of the industry’s sought after-actresses, Sheryl Cruz as Veron and Sunshine Dizon as Laura reunite in the most intriguing drama that will heat up Kapuso viewers’ afternoon.

“I’m very happy because it’s been a while and maganda ‘yung team up namin ni Sunshine all the time. I also have to thank GMA for this project because it’s a different character – it’s my first time portraying a role of having an affair with a younger man,” Sheryl said.

Should the daughter suffer for her mother’s sin?

“It’s a reunion project with Sheryl so that’s very exciting. We are also working with Direk Gil (Tejada Jr.), who is our director in Bakekang.

What makes Magkaagaw unique is first time mata-tackle dito ‘yung character ni Laura na hindi sinasadyang maging kabit. She was blindsided and put in a situation na wala siyang laban kasi hindi niya alam. She did not intentionally ruin a relationship,” Sunshine said.

The drama introduces the freshest team up of StarStruck 6 Ultimate Female Survivor Klea Pineda as Clarisse and Protégé Season 2 winner Jeric Gonzales as Jio in their most daring roles yet. Joining the stellar cast of Magkaagaw are: Polo Ravales as Oliver, Laura’s suitor who is a con artist; Dion Ignacio as Zander, Clarisse’s officemate who secretly fancies her; Dennis Padilla as Mark, Jio’s comical uncle who acts as his moral booster; Lovely Abella as Suzi, Laura’s kikay but supportive best friend; Isay Alvarez as Fely, Laura’s doting mother; Patricia Tumulak as Gilda, Veron’s cousin who conspires with her against those who have wronged her; and Joanna Marie Tan as Sheila, Clarisse’s confidante who sticks up for her through ups and downs.

Magkaagaw also highlights the special participation of actor-politician Alfred Vargas as Mario, Veron’s unfaithful husband who pursued Laura and unknowingly made her a mistress.

THE STORY

Veron (Sheryl) is ambitious and careerdriven. When a big career opportunity abroad presents itself, she pursues it – despite her husband Mario’s (Alfred) plea for her to stay. Unable to withstand the long distance, their marriage suffered. Back home, Mario met Laura (Sunshine), a loving and kind real estate sales agent. Eventually, Mario leaves Veron and chooses Laura.

Heartbroken and alone, Veron decides to focus on her career, but the pain from her husband’s betrayal remained. Twenty-five years later, she becomes very influential in the corporate world as the Country Director of McKella Philippines. Here, she meets her new employee Clarisse (Klea), an ambitious, determined, and strong young lady.

Veron then crosses paths with the dashing Jio (Jeric) and romance blossoms between the two, not knowing that he is the husband of her promising mentee Clarisse. Veron soon discovers that the latter is the daughter of Mario and his mistress Laura. She plots revenge and makes Clarisse pay for the sins of her mother by stealing her husband. The legal wife Veron, is now turning into the kind of person she hated the most – a mistress.

THE CREATIVE TEAM

The show’s creative team is composed of creative director Aloy Adlawan; creative head RJ Nuevas; creative consultant Jojo Tawasil Nones; headwriter Richard Cruz; writers Luningning Ribay, Renato Custodio; and brainstormers Gilda Olvidado Marcelino, Nehemrey Dallego.

This original series, created by the GMA Drama Group, is headed by the SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, VP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, AVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Camille Hermoso-Hafezan, and Executive Producer Jojo Aleta.

Under the helm of esteemed director Gil Tejada, Jr., Magkaagaw premiered on October 21, after Eat Bulaga on GMA Afternoon Prime.

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FUN-FILLED

Thanksgiving Party!

Lights billowed from the ceiling in a romantic drape.

The music was upbeat, lively, and reminiscent of nights in Havana – aptly so. Cheer and laughter were evident in the air as guests streamed in the room dressed in bright colors and fun patterns. There’s no mistaking it – the night was a celebration.

Last November 7 at the Manila Polo Club, GMA Network honored its artists with a funfilled Thanksgiving Party.

Themed ‘Havana Nights’, Kapuso on-cam personalities and Network executives came ready to dance the night away and bond with each other. Some of them gamely sang on stage and performed for their fellow artists.

GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and COO Gilberto Duavit Jr., President of GMA Worldwide, Inc. and GMA Network Films, Inc. Atty.

Annette Gozon-Valdes were in attendance, along with Chief Marketing Officer Lizelle Maralag, Senior Vice President for News and Public Affairs Marissa Flores and other GMA executives.

Atty. Gozon took the opportunity to express his gratitude to everyone present, “Tonight there is no officer, there is no artist. Everybody is equal. We are all a Kapuso here. I have to tell you, our only mission tonight is to enjoy together. This is a nice way to show that each and every artist is important to the Network.

We will always be behind you, we are proud of you and your achievements.”

Janine Gutierrez and Rayver Cruz

(L-R) Gabbi Garcia, Rhian Ramos, and Solenn Heussaff

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Asia’s Pop Diva and Clash Master Julie Anne San Jose

(L-R) Mikael Daez, Ms. Carol Bunagan, multi-awarded comedian and content creator Michael V., Miguel Tanfelix, and Megan Young

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The Gift stars Jo Berry, Elizabeth Oropesa, and Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards

Comedy Queen Ai-ai delas Alas

Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres

(L-R) President and COO Gilberto Duavit, Jr., Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, Primetime Queen Marian Rivera-Dantes, President of GMA Worldwide, Inc. and GMA Network Films, Inc. Annette Gozon-Valdes, and Mrs. Teresa Gozon

(L-R First row) Sandra Aguinaldo, Suzi Abrera, Mariz Umali, and Mav Gonzales (L-R Second row) Ivan Mayrina, Pia Arcangel, Lyn Ching, Connie Sison, and Lar Santiago

Heart Evangelista

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Arnold Clavio, Julie Anne San Jose, Sanya Lopez, Kyline Alcantara, Kate Valdez, and Raffy Tima bond in between takes during the CSID shoot.

The GMA Network’s 2019 Christmas Station ID

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MA Network sets ablaze the light of love this holiday season with its newest Christmas station ID (CSID) “Love Shines” released on November 10.

Following the network’s grand tradition of heartwarming campaigns namely “PasaLove” (2009), “Share the Love” (2014), “MaGMAhalan Tayo Ngayong Pasko” (2015), and “Buong Pusong MaGMAhalan” (2017), the 2019 CSID once again hits close to home with its inspiring message of love.

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The brightest Kapuso stars and the most respected news and public affairs personalities came together to meet and honour individuals who embody and deliver His love to the people around them - unforgettable get-togethers that were filled with love, warmth, and

joy. Among them, a mother who patiently carries her 22-year-old, differently abled son every single day for the past 15 years for him to go to school, the proud son of a father who works hard as a garbage collector to provide for his and his siblings’ education, an earthquake survivor from Pampanga and her rescuers, and many more.

This uplifting showcase of real-life stories of compassion, resilience, and faith brings forth the powerful idea that everyone can be an agent of love to anyone, in any form.

The Kapuso Christmas campaign #LoveShines instantly became a trending topic worldwide and breached the onemillion-views mark after its launch last November 10.

Catch GMA Network’s Christmas Station ID on GMA-7 and online on www.

GMANetwork.com or on GMA Network’s official social media accounts.

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Kapuso stars and Mel Tiangco (center) with the beneficiaries of GMA Kapuso Foundation.

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Sandra Aguinaldo, Heart Evangelista, Janine Gutierrez, and Tina Panganiban-Perez

Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana

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Netizens lauded the CSID for highlighting the true essence of the season and encouraging all to share happiness, bring hope, and spread love, especially to those who need it most.

“It will shine worldwide, not only this season but forever. Kudos GMA for this brilliant and amazing festive kind of a heartfelt storytelling of real life survivors and heroes.”

Dawud Ben Olivar Oliquian “When I watched the CSID of GMA I cried. I miss my family in the Philippines so much. This is my first Christmas away from home. Saan ka man lupalop ng mundo, don’t forget that #LoveShines in all of us.

Thanks GMA for this heartwarming message.”

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Dennis Trillo

Mike Enriquez and Marian Rivera

“You can feel GMA’s sincerity in reaching out to the needy. It is not only for publicity or ratings, they truly wanted to make a difference.

And their artists reflect the values they hold dearly. Kapuso forever!”

Bo Mason

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Various Events and A Kapuso Mall Shows with Regional TV!

fun and exciting month awaited the fans of The Clash, Beautiful Justice, and Madrasta as GMA Regional TV brought the stars of these three Kapuso programs to Iloilo, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro.

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he stars of GMA Network’s newest Afternoon Prime drama series, Madrasta—Arra San Agustin, Juancho Trivino, and Thea Tolentino—treated the Kagay-anons for a Kapuso Meet and Greet in Cagayan de Oro City

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BALITANG AMIANAN

Saint Albert the Great School

Urdaneta City National High School

Speaker Eugenio Perez National Agricultural School

Pangasinan National High School

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Brgy. Busay, Cebu City

Benedicto College Cebu City Campus

STI College

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University

Philippine Science High SchoolWestern Visayas Campus

University of the Visayas

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Iloilo National High School

Science and Technology Education Center (STEC)

University of Immaculate Conception

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GMA Network’s ‘ The Clash’ Names Top 12 Finalists ANTHONY ROSALDO Following the success of his first hit single under GMA Music entitled ‘Larawan Mo,’ The Clash alumnus and one of GMA Artist Center’s talented singers Anthony Rosaldo belts out another power ballad via his sophomore single ‘Maghintay Ka Lamang.’

Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz together with the Top 12 finalists

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fter a series of dramatic eliminations and surprising twists, GMA Network’s original musical competition, The Clash, proudly introduces its Top 12 Finalists.

All set to prove that they are worthy of their seats in the Top of the Clash are: Al Fritz (Cavite); Aljon Gutierrez (Oriental Mindoro); Antonette Tismo (Parañaque); Clark Serafin (Cebu); Janina Gonzales (Parañaque); Jeniffer Maravilla (Malabon); Jeremiah Tiangco (Cavite); Lorraine Galvez (La Union); Nef Medina (Cavite); Sassa Dagdag (Pampanga); Thea Astley (Qatar); and Tombi Romulo (Cavite).

The finalists have been battling it out for weeks, but The Clash Panel – composed of Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, and Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas – are looking forward to fiercer musical face offs as the competition progresses.

“It’s actually very exciting because now that the competition is becoming more intense, even viewers are having a hard time choosing among the Clashers. All of them are very determined to win and they have what it takes, we can see that.

So we’re looking forward to seeing a lot more from them,” shared Lani.

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“We’ve got a good set of Top 12 Finalists. All of them are very talented and we’ve seen them give outstanding performances, but at the end of the day, this is a competition and they have to show us more to make it all the way to the end,” said Christian.

For Aiai, this is the beginning of their ‘real’ fight, “Exciting lalo ang show dahil eto na ‘yung totoong laban. Habang kumokonti sila, dapat mas ibigay pa nila ‘yung best nila. Tsaka marami pa silang twists na aabangan, pati mga viewers natin, kaya ‘wag silang bibitaw sa The Clash.”

‘Maghintay Ka Lamang’ is composed by Vehnee Saturno and produced by Kedy Sanchez. The single landed in the 4th spot of iTunes Philippines’ All Genres list and 3rd spot of its Pop Chart.

KYLINE ALCANTARA After the success of her self-titled album last year, Kyline returns to singing with her revival single under GMA Music entitled ‘Paalam Na.’ She promises to add her own spin to the OPM classic, “For this song, nagamit ko talaga ‘yung background ko sa acting to draw emotion while singing since medyo deep and about hurting siya. I haven’t felt that before kaya naman I need to be an actress also while singing.”.

The Clash is hosted by Clash Masters, Total Heartthrob Rayver Cruz and Asia’s Pop Diva Julie Anne San Jose; together with Journey Hosts Rita Daniela and Ken Chan.

JONG MADALIDAY

Under the helm of Director Louie Ignacio, follow the journey of each Clasher every Saturday after Daddy’s Gurl and every Sunday after Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko on GMA-7.

Composed by Vince Labating, ‘Todo’ is an upbeat song that speaks about a girl who is willing to give her all in the name of love but is taken for granted.

Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

Jong finds the song relatable, which brings it closer to his listeners, “Naniniwala ako na mas mararamdaman ng audience ang isang kanta pag based on experiences ang lyrics.”

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GMA Dramas Draw Strong Viewership in Kenya and Dominican Republic

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MA dramas continue to be popular among viewers in Kenya and Dominican Republic through the solid partnerships built by the Network’s content distribution subsidiary, GMA Worldwide, Inc. (GWI).

an intriguing drama about a feral child; and Someone To Watch Over Me, a story of a wife’s sacrifice for her husband diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Viewership of these dramas peaked at 1.5 million and 1.4 million, respectively.

According to data from African surveying platform Geopoll, English-dubbed versions of several GMA programs airing in Kenya via KTN TV are exceeding expected figures for primetime viewership.

The dramas’ unique storylines which portray the struggles of characters, who eventually triumph, appeal to Kenyan viewers. Made possible by GWI’s collaboration with Standard Media Group, GMA continues to strengthen its presence in the region by providing top-rating content not only to Kenya, but to the rest of sub-Saharan Africa.

Among the most watched programs on KTN TV was the 2016 Kapuso romantic drama Once Again. It debuted with a strong 1.4 million viewers and soared to a peak of 2.3 million viewers. Airing primetime on weekdays, the intriguing story of resurrected star-crossed lovers received positive reviews from Kenyan viewers.

Following Once Again is the internationally acclaimed drama Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real (The Other Mrs. Real) with viewership that peaked to 1.8 million. The drama, which was a Silver Screen Awardee of the US International Film and Video Festival, was praised by Kenyan viewers for its delicate and mature treatment of the controversial theme of infidelity.

Also with a peak viewership of 1.8 million was Pamilya Roces (Family Jewels). The comedy-drama about feuding sisters drew many viewers, especially fans of actress Carla Abellana who became popular among Kenyans after starring in My Destiny, Together Again, and Losing Heaven.

KTN TV also aired the dramas Hanggang Makita Kang Muli (Until We Meet Again),

Likewise, GMA Network’s ground-breaking drama Onanay (The Way To Your Heart) is making waves in the Dominican Republic as it delivers high ratings for broadcaster Color Vision. The Spanish-dubbed version entitled El Amor Mas Grande scored an average audience share of 12.48% between October 10 to 23 making it the second most-watched program on the 4 to 5 P.M. timeslot and contributing to Color Vision’s strong daytime ratings.

Dominicano fans of the series also showed their support on social media, praising the show for its unique and unpredictable plot, and for shedding light on the story of little people.

El Amor Mas Grande entered the Dominican Republic via GWI’s successful partnership with Latin Media Corp. It tells the story of a mother with achondroplastic dwarfism longing for the acceptance of her daughter, while struggling through her difficult situation complicated by the lies, prejudice and discrimination around her.

GMA Brings Trio of Dramas to Myanmar

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MA continues to be the premiere source of Filipino content in Myanmar. It recently premiered three of its dramas in the country through partnerships between GMA Worldwide, Inc. and content distributors in the region.

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The top-rating series starring Heart Evangelista and K-Pop artist Alexander Lee completed its run on MWD Channel’s primetime, through distributor Dream 99 Media. The series, shot in Seoul and Manila, was GMA’s most successful romantic comedy series in 2017.

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The romantic drama premiered October 23 on Myanmar’s 5 Plus free-to-air television channel in partnership with Family Entertainment. The series stars Janine Gutierrez opposite Aljur Abrenica as star-crossed lovers reincarnated to give their love another chance.

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GMA’s award-winning romantic comedy series premiered on October 19 on Channel 7, the second free-to-air channel of Myanmar’s Forever Group Co., Ltd. The series bagged a Silver Screen Award in the 2018 US International Film and Video Awards in the dramatic comedy category. It features a powerhouse cast led by Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Rhian Ramos and Max Collins. It tackles how modern women handle love, friendship and relationships.

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omedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, and Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha with The Clash first Grand Champion Golden Cañedo went all out for the “All 4 You The Clash Concert” held at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center in Arcadia, California last October 19.

The two-hour musical celebration started with a stellar performance from “The Clash” panel Ai Ai, Christian, and Lani.

Ai-Ai’s hilarious performance of “Let It Go,” complete with snow magically coming out of her hands, was a big hit.

The audience was also treated to a K-pop number from Ai-Ai, Christian, and Lani with the audience riaring with laughter.

Christian, who was also celebrating his birthday during the concert, serenaded the audience and the winners of Miss Philippines USA 2019 with a medley of classic OPM songs and power ballads that provided a heart-warming vibe to everyone.

Lani, a true epitome of world-class Pinoy talent, wowed everyone with her vocal

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prowess. Her enchanting voice left the Kapuso abroad wanting for more.

For her part, Golden showed everyone what a real champion is made of with her all-out performance. Golden has come a long way after she became the first grand champion of The Clash. This concert is her way of thanking her supporters, especially the GMA Pinoy TV viewers.

Coinciding with the celebration of the Filipino-American History Month, each artist also performed with a selected group of Filipinas from Southern California to celebrate the wonderful talents of the Kapuso abroad.

The night ended with a happy Christmas spirit as Ai-Ai surprised the crowd in a Christmas tree outfit and sang a Christmas medley with the three Kapuso stars before bidding farewell.

Gracing the event Philippine Consul General of Los Angeles Adelio Angelito S. Cruz who thanked the GMA artists for giving Southern California Pinoys a wonderful time.

(L-R) Christian Bautista, Golden Canedo, Ai-Ai delas Alas, and Lani Misalucha

After the concert, Christian and Golden together with The Clash Season 1 Finalists Mika Gorospe and Rachel Bergado had a meet and greet event in partnership with Xfinity in San Francisco. They also made a courtesy visit to the Philippine Consul General in San Francisco. Capping off their trip was a quick side travel to Union Square and the Golden Gate Bridge.

The show is produced by Kapuso Concerts, a joint project of GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Entertainment Group, GMA Sales & Marketing Group, and GMA Regional TV, in association with Starmedia Entertainment.

Viewers can continue to watch the four artists on The Clash Season 2, Sunday Pinasaya, and Studio 7 via GMA Pinoy TV.

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GMA Kapuso Foundation Welcomes Kapuso Stars as Youth Advocates

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o encourage more youth to take part in the foundation’s programs, GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) welcomed Kapuso stars as advocates of public service: Rocco Nacino for Health; Bea Binene for Disaster Relief; Patricia Tumulak for Kapuso School Development; and tween stars Sofia Pablo and Will Ashley for Unang Hakbang Sa Kinabukasan (Education Support).

Present in the contract signing were (L-R) GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, GMAKF Executive Vice President and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog, Bea Binene, GMAKF Founder and Ambassador Mel Tiangco, Rocco Nacino, Patricia Tumulak, and GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer.

GMAKF Founder and Ambassador Mel Tiangco said that it has always been her desire to involve more people in the foundation, “This is a big day for the GMAKF. For the longest time, I was hoping and praying na ma-isasakatuparan na ang kanaisan ko na sana everybody in the Network will join the foundation in its efforts to be of service to our people.”

The Kapuso advocates committed their time and effort for GMAKF’s mission to uplift the lives of underprivileged Filipinos all over the country through the various programs.

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ersatile and talented dramatic actor Rocco Nacino is enthusiastic to promote GMAKF’s health and nutrition projects such as Bisig Bayan and Give-A-Gift projects.

Rocco is a registered nurse and has a master’s degree in nursing, explaining his affinity for health. He is a reserve in the Philippine Navy, part of the Pinoy adaptation of hit Korean series ‘Descendants of the Sun’, GMA News TV’s health talk show ‘The Healthy Juan’. Aside from these, he is also one of the lead stars of the romantic-comedy film ‘Write About Love’ which is an official entry to the 45th Metro Manila Film Festival.

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rima Donnas stars Sofia Pablo and Will Ashley are thrilled about joining GMAKF’s Unang Hakbang Sa Kinabukasan – which distributes school bags with complete sets of school supplies to Kinder and Grade 1 students nationwide. Being students themselves, Sofia and Will are standing up for the rights of all children to quality education and empowering them to make their dreams come true.

apuso host and actress Patricia Tumulak, a graduate of Early Childhood Education, understands the need for sturdy classrooms all over the Philippines. Patricia is keen on drumming up support for GMAKF’s Kapuso School Development program which builds and rehabilitates schools across the country, and the Kapuso Tulay Para Sa Kaunlaran which constructs concrete and steel bridges in remote areas of the country to connect communities to schools and markets, in a bid to encourage learning and trade. Currently, Patricia is also part of the Afternoon Prime series Magkaagaw.

BEA BINENE

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eautiful Justice star and budding chef/ entrepreneur Bea Binene commits to help spread awareness on GMAKF’s Operation Bayanihan relief operations. Bea has noted that more natural calamities are happening in the country and more public donations are needed to sustain relief efforts to ensure that immediate aid can be given to the needy.

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