One Glamorous Night: Greater and Grateful at 59 (Part 3)
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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Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez is still one of the main and biggest attractions of the Kapuso network. Currently, she appears in three shows: the musical-variety show SOP, the talent search Are You The Next Big Star?, and the primetime soap Totoy Bato.
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Singer-comedian-TV host Ogie Alcasid makes a funny walk on the ramp. Ogie is one of the most hardworking talents of the Kapuso network, currently doing three shows: SOP, Bubble Gang, and Hole In The Wall.
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Multi-talented Michael V makes the same funny walk. He's one of the most prolific stars of the Kapuso network, appearing in four shows: Bubble Gang, Eat Bulaga!, Bitoy's Funniest Videos, and Hole In The Wall.
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Michael V (left) and Ogie Alcasid make the winner and loser signs popularized by their characters Yaya and Angelina in Bubble Gang.
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King of Soul Janno Gibbs makes a grand entrance. He currently has two shows on GMA-7: the musical-variety program SOP and the game show Power of 10.
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Veteran actor Eddie Garcia is still the top choice when it comes to character roles. His biggest role to date in a Kapuso soap was in Kung Mawawala Ka, as a man with three wives who became president of the Philippines. He is currently seen as Robin Padilla's trainer in Totoy Bato.
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The incomparable Ms. Celia Rodriguez was one of the most applauded stars that night because of her classy and elegant walk.
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Sunshine Dizon shows her body fitness in this orange gown. Having proven her capacity as an actress, Sunshine is now testing her skill in hosting by being part of Unang Hirit and SOP.
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Iza Calzado is simply divine in her canary- yellow gown. One of the most beautiful faces in showbiz, Iza was last seen in the primetime series All About Eve.
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Jean Garcia shows why she is still considered a "hot" mama. Jean is always the Kapuso network's top choice when it comes to primetime character roles. Her last TV project was All About Eve.
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Eula Valdes still looks stunning after all these years. The former Bagets star was seen in two GMA-7 primetime series, Kamandag and All About Eve, after her transfer from ABS-CBN.
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Former child actor Paolo Contis is one of the most versatile actors in the Kapuso network. He can do drama (Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang), comedy (Bubble Gang), and even hosting (My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad). He is currently seen in OC To The Max, a weekly show that is part of Bilib Ka Ba Nights.
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Angelu de Leon has managed to reinvent herself through these years. From being one of the top teen stars in the '90s, Angelu played mother roles at a very young age after giving birth to two daughters in real life. But earlier this year, a new and sexier Angelu surprised everyone when she played the other woman in the love affair of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang.
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Gabby Eigenmann is another Kapuso star who can fit anywhere. He has proven that he can sing and host in SOP, and he can also act, being part of the famous Gil-Eigenmann showbiz clan. Gabby played a villain in All About Eve.
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Lani Mercado maintains her beauty and shapely figure even after having six kids with Sen. Bong Revilla. She will soon be seen in the primetime series All My Life as Aljur Abrenica's mother.
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Master Showman German Moreno remains a loyal Kapuso after all these years. Aside from hosting and being a consultant to GMA-7, Kuya Germs is back to acting via a role in Adik Sa 'Yo.
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First Pinoy Pop Superstar winner Jonalyn Viray is part of the all-female group La Diva, which performs regularly on SOP.
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Aicelle Santos was the runner-up in the second Pinoy Pop Superstar, a talent search hosted by Regine Velasquez. Aicelle is also part of the all-female group La Diva.
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Maricris Garcia was the third and final winner of Pinoy Pop Superstar. She is one-third of the all-female group La Diva.
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Gian Magdangal was a runner-up in ABC-5's Philippine Idol. But Gian is now part of the GMA-7 family and he is seen regularly on SOP as part of You've Got Male, and will soon make his acting debut on TV via Rosalinda.
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Young balladeer Gerald Santos is the second winner of Pinoy Pop Superstar. He is one of the regular performers in SOP.
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StarStruck's first Ultimate Male Survivor, Mark Herras, is also one of the most sought-after leading men. He just starred opposite fellow StarStruck winner and ex-girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado in Paano Ba ang Mangarap?, and is curently seen in Dear Friend.
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Chynna Ortaleza's loyalty to the Kapuso network has been tested time and again. She was the first screen partner of Richard Gutierrez. When their partnership was dissolved, Chynna honed her skills in acting, hosting, and dancing which enable her to survive in showbiz. She played an important role in Paano Ba ang Mangarap? and she is also a regular performer on SOP.
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StarStruck 2 Ultimate Female Survivor Ryza Cenon is a also a regular performer/dancer on SOP. She is in the cast of the current episode of Dear Friend and is also in the cast of Rosalinda.
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Young singer Bryan Termulo was the runner-up in the third and final season of Pinoy Pop Superstar. A member of the all-male singing group You've Got Male, which regularly performs in SOP, Bryan now shows his acting skill via a small role in All My Life.
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Racer-model-TV host Matteo Guidicelli is one of the new faces in the Kapuso network. He is now part of the SOP family and also has a small role in All My Life.
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Former GoBingo girl Krissa Mae Arrietta is a regular performer in SOP and has a guest role in All My Life.
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Young singer Julie Ann San Jose used to be part of the all-children group Sugarpop. A product of QTV 11's Popstar Kids, Julie Ann is a regular performer on SOP.
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Young Fil-Am singer Nicole Angela takes a shot at stardom via a regular stint in SOP.
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Young dancer Miggy Tanchango, son of legendary choreographer Geleen Eugenio, is also a regular on SOP. He also choreographs the production number of the young stars on the show.
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Mico Aytona is one of the young dancers on SOP. He is also part of the weekly youth-oriented magazine show Ka-Blog.
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StarStruck 4 First Princess Rich Asuncion is also part of SOP. Rich was first runner-up in this year's Bb. Pilipinas.
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Brazilian beauty Daiana Menezes is regularly seen on Eat Bulaga! and SOP.
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Comedienne Ruby Rodriguez is one of the regular co-hosts of Eat Bulaga!.
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Mariz Ricketts co-hosts German Moreno's Walang Tulugan With the Master Showman. She has also appeared in some Kapuso soaps, like Dyesebel.
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John Nite, who recently had a stroke, makes his way on the ramp. He is also a co-host in Walang Tulugan With the Master Showman.
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Wendell Ramos managed to appear on GMA-7's annivesary special even though it was the last night of his manager Douglas Quijano's wake. Wendell is part of Bubble Gang.
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Comedian Ryan Yllana is the younger brother of Anjo and Jomari Yllana. He is Joey de Leon's sidekick in Joey's Quirky World.
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The dynamic duo of Ariel & Maverick
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Comedian and TV host Arnell Ignacio
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Comedian Bearwin Meily
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Comedian John Ferr (left) and Tess Bomb. John is also known for his character as Belly Flory, while Tess Bomb perks up our mornings in SiS.
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Mang Enriquez (left) was discovered in a stand-up comedy contest in Bahay Mo Ba 'To?, while Diego Llorico (right) is known for his "kissable" lips.
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Entertainment columnist Ricky Lo is one of the hosts of Startalk.
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John "Sweet" Lapus is one of the hosts of Showbiz Central. Aside from hosting, John can also be seen in the primetime series Adik Sa 'Yo.
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Raymond Gutierrez is also part of Showbiz Central. He also co-hosts SOP and Events Inc. in Q11.
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StarStruck 4 Avenger Paulo Avelino is part of the cast of the upcoming series All My Life. He is also a segment host in Startalk.
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StarStruck 4 Avenger Jan Manual
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Alyssa Alano, who became famous because of her version of "Kiss Me," is part of Startalk.
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Saksi anchorman Arnold Clavio
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Unang Hirit's Suzi Entrata-Abrera is also the host of Mommy Diary.
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Unang Hirit news anchor Rhea Santos
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Francine Prieto is regularly seen in Bubble Gang.
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StarStruck 4 Ultimate Sweetheart Jewel Mische
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StarStruck 4 runner-up Prince Stefan
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StarStruck 4 Avenger Stef Prescott is in the cast of All My Life.
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StarStruck 3 Avenger Vivo Ouano
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Kapuso hunk Victor Aliwalas
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Boom Labrusca was last seen in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang as Angelu de Leon's lover.
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Arthur Solinap is the cousin of Dingdong Dantes.
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Former Bb. Pilipinas 1st runner-up Abby Cruz
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StarStruck 1 Avenger Jade Lopez is also part of All My Life.
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Survivor Philippines castaway John Lopez
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Survivor Philippines castaway Kiko Rustia is now hosting Born To Be Wild, alongside Doc Ferds Reccio.
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Unang Hirit's Regine Tolentino
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Brothers James and Roadfil of Moymoy Palaboy
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Some of he Kapuso child stars, led by Buboy Villar (far left) and BJ Forbes (second from left).
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