One Glamorous Night: Greater and Grateful at 59 (Part 1)
Updated: 06/24/2009
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GMA-7, the Kapuso network, celebrates its 59th anniversary with a glittering pageantry of star force—more than 100 Kapuso stars in attendance—bearing the anniversary theme One Glamorous Night: Greater and Grateful at 59. The star-studded musical cum fashion show was held last June 19 at the Araneta Coliseum.

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Newcomer Carla Abellana is being groomed as the next most important star of the Kapuso network. She will soon be launched to stardom via the Pinoy adaptation of the hit Mexicanovela Rosalinda.
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Young actor Geoff Eigenmann returns to GMA-7 after staying a number of years with ABS-CBN. He will be seen in Rosalinda as the character Fernando Jose.
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Composer-singer Ogie Alcasid is one of the most dependable Kapuso stars. He is currently seen in three shows: SOP, Bubble Gang, and Hole in the Wall.
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Senator Bong Revilla starred in the hit GMA-7 sitcom Idol Ko Si Kap. He is the host of infotainment show Kap's Amazing Stories.
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Sunshine Dizon is one of the Kapuso network's best bets in the drama department, having played diverse roles in a number of primetime soaps. She was last seen in All About Eve and is currently hosting Unang Hirit and SOP.
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Angelika dela Cruz achieved star status by playing lead roles in her past primetime soaps in GMA-7, including Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin and Habang Kapiling Ka. Her last TV project before giving birth was Lalola.
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Pauleen Luna is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful faces in the Kapuso network. She is part of the cast of the romantic comedy series Adik Sa 'Yo, where she plays a SexBomb dancer with a Batangueño accent.
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Polo Ravales is proving to be a competent character actor. He has a guest appearance in the primetime series Adik Sa 'Yo as himself.
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Sheryl Cruz started her TV career in GMA-7 via the youth-oriented show That's Entertainment. Many years later, she has returned to Kapuso network playing character roles, the latest of which is the upcoming series Rosalinda.
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Patrick Garcia may have troubles in his personal life but he is undoubtedly one of the most talented young actors of his generation. The former child actor is currently seen in the new soap Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin.
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R&B Prince Jay-R has also tried acting in a number of Kapuso shows, the last of which was in Lalola.
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Mark Herras is a product of the first-ever artista search in the country, StarStruck, where he emerged as the first Ultimate Male Survivor. He is regularly seen in SOP.
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Iwa Moto placed second in the third edition of StarStruck. She is currently seen in Adik Sa 'Yo as assistant of Chanda Romero's character who is in love with Marvin Agustin's.
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Sherilyn Reyes is one of those actresses who can easily shift from comedy to drama. From the sitcom Bahay Mo Ba 'To?, she played a serious role in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang, and will be seen again in Rosalinda.
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Arnold Clavio's career in GMA-7 saw him rise from being a news reporter to news anchor.
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Car racer turned actor Matteo Guidicelli is now a regular fixture in the musical variety show SOP. He also has a bit role in the upcoming primetime soap All My Life.
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Mike Tan was the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of StarStruck. He is part of the upcoming series Rosalinda.
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Jan Manual from StarStruck 4 is best known for his impersonation of Manny Pacquiao in a segment of Startalk.
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Prince Stefan placed third in StarStruck Batch 4. He was last seen in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang.
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Stef Prescott is another product of StarStruck Batch 4. She is in the cast of the upcoming primetime series All My Life.
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Dancing mom Regine Tolentino is one of the regular co-hosts of the morning show Unang Hirit.
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Master Showman German Moreno has proven his loyalty to GMA-7 by staying with the network for over four decades.He now hosts the late-night musical variety program Walang Tulugan With the Master Showman.
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Veteran actress Celia Rodriguez has proven her durability time and again in a number of GMA-7 shows, the most notable being her role as Braguda in Angel Locsin's portrayal of Darna. She was last seen in the heavy drama All About Eve.
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Boy2 Quizon and uncle Epy Quizon are also regular faces in Kapuso shows. Boy2 is part of Bubble Gang while Epy is in the cast of Zorro.
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Former beauty queen Joanne Quintas is a regular fixture in GMA-7 soaps. She is now part of the afternoon soap Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin.
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Comedian Ryan Yllana is one proof that size does matter. He usually plays the sidekick of the lead actor. Ryan is currently seen in Joey's Quirky World.
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Child actor Buboy Villar gained popularity when he played Marian Rivera's sidekick in Dyesebel. The two will reunite in Darna where Buboy will play the pivotal role of Ding.
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Brothers James and Roadfil, or better known together as Moymoy Palaboy, first gained popularity through videos of their lip-synching uploaded in YouTube. Soon they invaded television via Bubble Gang, and the rest is history.
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Maverick, the better half of the comic duo Maverick & Ariel, shows off his giant rings and gold-plated braces.
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Comedian Gene Padilla is a regular on GMA-7 comedy programs.
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Movie critic-columnist Butch Francisco is one of the hosts of Startalk.
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Child actor BJ Forbes was one of those talents who gained fame by appearing in a TV commercial. He was soon picked by Eat Bulaga! and appeared on several GMA-7 soaps. He is currently seen in the sitcom Ful Haus.
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Entertainment columnist Ricky Lo has crossed over to television via Startalk.
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Comedian Diego Llorica is a favorite "subject" in the sitcom Bubble Gang.
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GMA-7 executives (from left) Ms. Redgie Magno, senior program manager; Ms. Wilma Galvante, SVP for Entertainment; Ms. Marivin Arayata, vice president for Entertainment; Ms. Ida Henares, head of GMA Artist Center; and Mr. Rams David, senior program manager, also graced the event.
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