Fanatxt turns 5!
Photography: Elyas Isabelo L. Salanga
Updated: 09/04/2008
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Kapuso stars bond with fans during Fanatxt anniversary party held at Jimmy's Bar and Grill on Timog Avenue, last August 30.

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As early as 7:00 p.m., the grooving session, with a group called Bats, is already in full swing.
Five Fanatxt-ers, plus their buddies, are seated at the V.I.P. area, which is right in front of the stage.
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Vanessa del Moral, StarStruck Batch 3 avenger, has been part of Fanatxt's roster of stars for almost three years now.
She shares, "Everyday, magte-text kami para maipadala sa fans kung ano
yung mga ginagawa namin. [Like] andito ako sa taping, manood kayo ng show ko...Or minsan,
kapag umaakyat ako sa Baguio, nagte-text ako. Yun na yung way namin para
sabihin na magba-Baguio ako, kita tayo."
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Stef Prescott also attends the party.
This lady, who's also a product of StarStruck, tells PEP that Fanatxt is her means of communicating to fans.
When asked about the chika she sends via text, "Kung nasaan ako, pag kasama ko ang mga friends ko...Nasa
work ako. Yung information na ano, kung ano yung puwede mong ilabas sa media."
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Rainier Castillo is very down-to-earth is person. A fan is actually overheard saying, "Ang kenkoy niya." But this funny guy, if given the chance, actually wants to make it big in the action genre. "Yung parang superhero," he describes."
But for now, he's happy making the people laugh. "Mas forte ko yung mga ganoon, yung may pagka-comedy. Sa akin
naman, okay lang..."
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Ms. Marivin Arayata, GMA-7's vice-president for entertainment, is among the early birds. While waiting for the guests to arrive, she happily listens to the beat of the local house band's music.
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Kim Idol (right) of Zirkoh Comedy Bar and Buboy of Takeshi's Castle are the hosts of
the said event.
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Chariz Solomon is "kikay na funny." Her cheery attitude makes her an instant favorite among the fans.
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JC De Vera and Rhian Ramos arrive together, all ready to party!
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Rhian, in her usual bubbly self, jokes around with some of the partygoers.
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When fans asked Rhian for a shot, she gladly obliged.
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Jolina Magdangal, despite her busy schedule, manages to squeeze in the Fanatxt party to her schedule. She also performs a song.
This PEP blogger recently released her album Destiny, and is now busy promoting her upcoming movie I.T.A.L.Y.
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Aljur Abrenica and Marky Cielo, stars of the defunct TV series Zaido, drop by to say hello to the fans.
Later that evening, Aljur performs his version of Edwin McCain's "I'll Be."
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Kuya Germs, in his bagets get-up, joins in the merrymaking by rendering the timeless "Dahil Sa Iyo," and uttering his famous line in Master Showman, "Walang tulugan!"
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Arthur Solinap, currently a mainstay of Ako si Kim Sam Soon, gamely poses with a fan.
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Dion Ignacio woos the females with his version of "Wherever you will go" of The Calling.
After his performance, the fans line up for a photo op.
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Sexbomb Rochelle Panglinan, flanked by her beautiful fellow Sexbomb dancers, pose for the camera.
Fanatxt was launched as a mobile service with this dance group. When asked about their most revealing text message, Rochelle Pangilinan replies: "Nung nawala kami sa Eat
Bulaga. Nung nawala at bumalik kami."
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The Sexbomb group dances to the beat of "Chiki Yakki."
Rochelle even gives the crowd a sample of her rapping skills.
The lady launched her album Roc-a-Holic last year. She jokes that it's still out "sa palengke."
Is she going to release a second album soon? She says with a laugh: "Ako magpo-produce!"
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Lovi Poe admits,
"Naging habit ko na ang mag-text." She's referring to texting her fans via Fanatxt. She adds: "I personally write the messages para maging close yung
relationship."
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Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera thank all the winners who joined and enjoyed the Fanatxt Funtastic Five promo. Also, they take the opportunity to plug their upcoming TV series La Lola.
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Here, LJ Reyes, Stef Prescott, and Chariz Solomon are getting ready for a parlor game.
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First off is LJ Reyes. The task is quite similar to charades.
She and her partner have to act out a scene where they would get into a scuffle with Stef and Chariz.
While the three Kapuso actresses are taking the task seriously, LJ's partner looks amused.
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It's Stef Prescott's turn, here with her partner. Their task is to treat the crowd to a dance showdown.
Based on the photos, who do you think is the better dancer?
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Last but not the least is Chariz Solomon.
She and her partner are on to the "fastest water drinker" challenge. Chariz's partner wins the game without a sweat. Beaten, Chariz quips candidly, "Ikaw naman, kinarir mo!"
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The tandem of Chariz and her partner is voted as the best team!
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Jolens, looking so fresh and happy, thanks everyone for coming to the event.
After her brief speech, she tells the crowd she's going to sing for them. The people cheer and applaud in approval.
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A fan gets the chance to share the stage with Jolina in singing Mariah Carey's "Butterfly."
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Seems like this lady is the biggest winner that night. After jamming with Jolina, she gets to join Mark Herras in his dance demo!
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After the dance demo, Mark, here with Marky Cielo, announces, "Pupunta kami maya-maya sa Zirkoh for a benefit show."
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After the program, the fans go onstage and join the Bats members. Here, a funky lola matches the dance steps of the band's vocalist.
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Fantxt winners are clearly enjoying themselves...
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...and having the the most "funtastic" time of their life!
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