One Glamorous Night: Greater and Grateful at 59 (Part 2)
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.
Uploaded: June 24, 2009
More than 100 Kapuso stars fell from the sky to light up the Big Dome during the celebration of GMA-7's 59th anniversary in broadcasting. The Kapuso stars walked the ramp in the fashion show cum musical extravaganza that will be aired on June 28.
Matinee idol Dingdong Dantes was the most applauded male star that night. Dingdong will soon star in the Pinoy adapatation of the hit Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven, where he will essay the role of Cholo, which was first popularized by Korean superstar Kwon Sang Woo.
Marian Rivera, on the other hand, was the most applauded female star of the night—thanks to her throng of supporters who came full force to the Araneta Coliseum. The Fil-Spanish beauty will soon wear the Darna costume.
Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann will ignite the screen in the upcoming primetime series Rosalinda, which is based on a popular Mexicanovela starring Thalia.
Carla Abellana gets the plum role of Rosalinda, the role popularized by Mexican actress-singer Thalia. She is the second Filipino actress to play a Thalia character; the first was Marian Rivera in the phenomenal hit Marimar.
Geoff Eigenmann will give life to the role of Fernando Jose in the Pinoy adaptation of popular Mexicanovela Rosalinda. The role was first portrayed by Venezuelan actor Fernando Carrillo, who once visited the Philippines.
After their record-breaking afternoon soap Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?, the loveteam of Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica is now ready to take their partnership to the next level: primetime. Kris and Aljur headline the new romantic series All My Life, which will premiere on June 29.
Aljur Abrenica is touted as the next most important leading man of the Kapuso network. Crowned as the Ultimate Hunk in StarStruck 4, Aljur graduates to primetime as he takes on the role of Jules in the romantic drama series All My Life.
Kris Bernal's girl-next-door image is what makes her appeal to the masses. The other half of StarStruck 4's Ultimate Loveteam is now ready to take another challenge: to topbill a primetime series via All My Life.
Former Guwapings member Mark Anthony Fernandez was able to resurrect his career by taking on leading-man roles in a number of Kapuso shows. He will soon fly higher as he takes on the role of Efren in the re-telling of Darna opposite Marian Rivera.
Heartthrob Dennis Trillo remains one of the top leading men of GMA-7. He takes another challenge as an actor by playing a Batangueño in the romantic comedy series Adik Sa 'Yo opposite Jennica Garcia.
Jennica Garcia, daughter of actress Jean Garcia, is slowly staying away from her mother's shadow. Her knack for comedy is what makes her stand out among her contemporaries. GMA-7 has given Jennica her first major break via a lead role in Adik Sa 'Yo opposite Dennis Trillo.
Marvin Agustin has proven his versatility as an actor by playing diverse roles—from character roles to romantic leading men. He is currently seen in Adik Sa 'Yo opposite perennial screen partner Jolina Magdangal.
Maxene Magalona is being groomed as one of the Kapuso network's next top leading ladies. The daughter of the late Francis M plays one of the main characters in the afternoon soap Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin.
After her starring role in Kaputol ng Isang Awit, Glaiza de Castro stars in another afternoon soap, Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin where she plays the mean sister of Maxene Magalona.
First Survivor Philippines winner JC Tiuseco appears on his first afternoon soap by reprising Tonton Gutierrez's role in Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin.
JC de Vera certifies his status as one of the Kapuso network's top leading men by reprising Richard Gomez's role in the afternoon series Ngayon at Kailanman, opposite Heart Evangelista.
StarStruck 3 Avenger Arci Muñoz gets her biggest role to date as the main kontrabida in the afternoon soap Ngayon at Kailanman. Her role was originally played by no less than Cherie Gil.
Rhian Ramos is one of the most sought-after leading ladies in the Kapuso network. She is reunited with Captain Barbell leading man Richard Gutierrez in the top-rating Zorro.
Young sexy actress Michelle Madrigal may have started in ABS-CBN, but she found a new home in GMA-7, where she was given her first leading-lady role in Zorro.
It took a while for the viewers to see Sheena Halili's potentials. But with a scene-stealing role in Marimar, Sheena is now reaping the fruits of her labor. She is in the cast of Zorro and will soon be seen in Rosalinda.
Ehra Madrigal's bootylicious body is still very prominent in this long gown. The elder sister of Michelle Madrigal is currently seen in Totoy Bato, which will end next week.
Former action superstar Ian Veneracion still looks every inch a matinee idol. He plays the main villain opposite Robin Padilla in the action-drama series Totoy Bato.
Phenomenal Diva Jessa Zaragoza returns to acting via Rosalinda. Jessa migrated to the United States with husband Dingdong Avanzado, but decided to come back to the local entertainment scene.
StarStruck 3 Ultimate Female Survivor Jackie Rice is beginning to take her acting career seriously. She plays Maxene Magalona's sister in the afternoon series Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin.
Award-winning actress Chanda Romero is still beautiful after all these years. She plays the mother of Marvin Agustin in the romantic-comedy series Adik Sa 'Yo.
Manilyn Reynes may have added some pounds, but her talent is so unique that viewers love to see her with or without the excess pounds. Manilyn's latest project in the Kapuso network is All My Life, where she plays Kris Bernal's loving aunt.
Seasoned actor Leo Martinez started his TV career in GMA-7 as a comedian, playing Don Robert in the defunct comedy series Ober Da Bakod. He is now part of the cast of Zorro.
Jackie Lou Blanco, daughter of Asia's Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales, is one of the most sought-after character actresses in the Kapuso network. She is in the cast of the afternoon soap Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin, where she plays the mother of Glaiza de Castro. Incidentally, it was Jackie Lou who first played Glaiza's character in the movie.
Charisse Solomon was one of the first to be eliminated in StarStruck Batch 4, but her journey did not end there since she is now considered one of the best young comediennes in the Kapuso network. She is currently seen in Adik Sa 'Yo as Jennica Garcia's personal assistant.
StarStruck 1 Avenger Dion Ignacio was given his first leading-man role in the afternoon soap Saan Darating ang Umaga? opposite Yasmien Kurdi. He is now in the cast of the afternoon soap Ngayon at Kailanman.
Survivor Philippines castaway Jace Flores has found his true passion: acting. He is in the cast of Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin, where he reprises the role of the late Francis Magalona.
Joanne Quintas still carries the form that won her the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe title in 1995. She is currently seen in Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin.
