GMA Artist Center Anniversary
Updated: 01/30/2009
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GMA-7's Artist Center celebrates its 4th year anniversary at the Broadway Centrum in Quezon City

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The Showbiz Central mainstays John Lapus (first from left), Pia Guanio (second from left), and Raymond Gutierrez (middle, partly hidden)—together with central jurors Rufa Mae Quinto and DJ Mo Twister—raise a toast to celebrate the 4th year anniversary of GMA-7's Artist Center on August 12, at the Broadway Centrum.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Sexy comedienne, Rufa Mae Quinto looks very regal in her revealing backless gown. During the intermission, some members of the press compliment Rufa Mae's blooming aura. "Wala naman akong love life, e," Rufa Mae smilingly quips, sensing what the reporters are trying to imply.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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DJ Mo Twister in a pensive mood. Is he feeling uptight because Katrina Halili, who reportedly confronted the controversial radio personality backstage, is also in attendance that afternoon?
Mo, would later retract his earlier statement about his dislike of Katrina by saying: "I like Katrina."
Photography: Noel Orsal
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The event won't be complete without the presence of one of GMA-7's most prized talent, Richard Gutierrez, who looks very dashing in his sleek dark suit—a huge contrast to the white suit he usually wears in his recently concluded TV series, Lupin.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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"This afternoon lang," Marvin Agustin proudly tells the media when asked about the exact date of his contract signing as an exclusive talent of GMA-7.
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Pia Guanio smiles before the camera during the break. She's wearing a high heel shoes, so she occasionally grabs any chance to sit on a chair to ease her "pangangalay" as she fondly calls it.
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Living up to his budding reputation as a host with an uncanny fashion sense, John Lapus lets out a sweet smile for our roving camera. For this event, the PEP blogger dons a black and white suit complemented by an elaborate neckline detail.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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(From left to right) Aicelle Santos, Harry Santos, Yasmien Kurdi, Gerald Santos, and Jonalyn Viray lend their singing pipes to this high-powered number.
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Longtime GMA baby, Billy Crawford, in a hilarious production number with Kapuso network's male comedians bannered by Jose and Pekto.
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Rhian Ramos looking very serene and regal, the opposite of the very friendly and down-to-earth girl who chats with the press people backstage minutes before her portion.
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GMA-7's next big star Marian Rivera shows her sensual-yet-innocent aura in this dance number with Dingdong Dantes.
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Raymond Gutierrez (left) presents Marian Rivera (middle) as the star to watch for. And Pinoy viewers seem to agree, given the success of Marimar's pilot week.
Dingdong Dantes (second from right) is also getting positive reviews for his portrayal of Sergio, Marimar's leading man.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Since gracing FHM magazine's cover, Cristine Reyes has started shedding off her teenybopper image. Although her supposed launching movie, Green Paradise, is currently on hold, the younger sister of Ara Mina remains optimistic that her career is on the right track.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Sexiness personified! Iwa Moto, Katrina Halili, and Cristine Reyes—all FHM luminaries and StarStruck alumnae—join forces to upset Broadway Centrum's aircon and raise everyone's temperatures to the highest unimaginable degree.
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Diana Zubiri (left), who looks very gorgeous in a revealing red gown, joined Pia Guanio and Gian Magdangal (right) in presenting the next set of performers.
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The event is star-studded, and the stage so colorful, with confetti falling from the rafters and the GMA talents wearing outfits of different colors. Here, the party is drawing to a close.
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With the Showbiz Central around, the chikahan abound. (Second row, from left) Ehra Madrigal and Cristine Reyes listen to what John Lapus is saying to his colleagues at the said showbiz talk show, Rufa Mae Quinto and Pia Guanio.
In a rare occasion, GMA's talents share one stage to show camaraderie and oneness, and of course, to celebrate!
Photography: Noel Orsal
