One Glamorous Night: Greater and Grateful at 59 (Part 3)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
