THE original top four finalists in the GMA-7 reality-based talent search StarStruck graced Star City’s Grand Christmas opening last October 7.
Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, and Rainier Castillo made special appearances in the event, which formally launches the theme park’s daily attractions for this year’s Christmas season.
Jennylyn and Mark wowed the crowd with their song-and-dance numbers in the free concert that also featured the OPM bands Orange and Lemons, Frio, and Freestyle.
“They [Jennylyn and Mark] are actually the hottest tandem on TV today even on the silver screen so Star City is banking on this two great teen idols. Aside from the fact that they are great artists they’re also a good example to Filipino teenagers, they actually promote education,” describes Star City marketing manager Cedric Reyes.
Yasmien and Rainier, meanwhile, cut the ceremonial ribbon opening the park gates to the public.
“To the Pinoy masa crowd which is Star City’s crowd, they’re [Rainier and Yasmien] one of the favorite artists [today]. To make sure that the families who will visit us today will be entertained [we invited Rainier and Yasmien],” says Reyes.
Star City, which had been beset by controversy following the tragic death of park visitor Rachel Gem Suba while riding the popular Wild River attraction last month, looks forward to bouncing back from the incident. In fact, Yasmien and Rainier rode Wild River to assure visitors of its safeness.
More new attractions are offered, including an exclusive partnership with National Geographic.
“We have a tie up with National Geographic. We have film showings exclusive for school tours and they (students) could watch National Geographic documentaries for free,” says Reyes.
This year, Star City has sealed more partnerships on the retail and food strips of the park, as well as rides and attractions, adds Reyes.