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GMA Network
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
‘Beyond 75: The GMA Network 75th Anniversary Special' to air on July 12
GMA Network's diamond anniversary event, 'Beyond 75: The GMA Anniversary Special,' is set to make its television airing on July 12! According to Nelson Canlas' report on '24 Oras,' Friday, the event was filled with major milestone throwbacks and was graced by Kapuso personalities, including David Licauco. 'That moment na I stepped in GMA, dahil siyempre I was a, you know, like fresh graduate from college, and to be in that, you know, like building na malaki, and I knew na that was the real world. It was something for me,' David said. Derrick Monasterio said that his most important GMA milestone was meeting Elle Villanueva. 'Kasi 'yun 'yung pinaka-permanent na decision na gagawin mo, 'di ba? 'Yung pipiliin mo 'yung partner mo,' he said. 'Marami pa po akong gustong gawin. Marami pa akong gustong gawin at maraming-marami na ring ginawa ang GMA na tinupad 'yung mga pangarap ko,' Buboy Villar said. The event featured captivating performances, including electrifying production numbers from the Sang'gres of 'Encantadia Chronicles' and powerful collaborations featuring the network's brightest stars. 'Beyond 75: The GMA Anniversary Special' will air on GMA and GMA Pinoy TV on Saturday, July 12, at 7:15 p.m. Additionally, the special will be accessible via live streams on the GMA Network YouTube channel and other GMA online platforms. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
GMA Gala 2025 preparations now in full swing
As the countdown begins, the GMA Gala 2025 is already deep into preparations, promising an unforgettable event that will celebrate GMA Network's 75th anniversary. According to Nelson Canlas' report in '24 Oras' Friday, among the event's organizers are GMA Network Senior Vice President Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes and Sparkle GMA Artist Center First Vice President Joy Marcelo. 'Ako, I'm excited personally to see how our stars will level up what they're wearing, their styling. So I'm very excited to see that. And every Gala, I see them just mingling, enjoying each other's company, and sana ito talagang maging opportunity again for them to just be themselves and enjoy. Enjoy friendship, enjoy the feeling of family,' Gozon-Valdes said. The event will be styled by Gideon Hermosa. 'Since we are celebrating, I mean, GMA is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, yes, diamond anniversary, so it's going to be bigger, and I would say more unique and siyempre mas bongga,' he said. Guests will be served a three-course meal made with imported ingredients. 'It's all about glamour, it's all about quality, it's all about GMA,' Marriott Hotel Manila Executive Chef Meik Brammer said. Stars are already finalizing their looks for the momentous occasion, each bringing a unique vision to their attire. 'Yes, may gown na po. May theme ulit siya. And 'yun lang po. May theme kasi every time I do a gala, may kwento 'yung ginagawa ko, may kwento 'yung gown,' Kylie Padilla said. 'Meron na akong vision na sana. Maganda kasi 'yung gusto kong gown,' Kazel Kinouchi said. Jak Roberto says he wants to go simple. 'Suit and tie lang naman eh. Ang mahalaga lang sa amin mag-sharpen 'yung dating namin, maging dapper talaga pag dating sa Gala,' he said. Michael Sager said that he is excited to reunite with his fellow "PBB" housemates at the event. 'We'll go classic again, but lagyan natin ng konting twist para special,' he said. 'Gusto ko, class. May iba din tayong atake 'ba gano'n. Pakitaan ko sila na puwede tayong mag-high fashion,' Shuvee Etrata said. The GMA Gala is returning for its fourth year, and it will be held on August 2. The event is a star-studded gathering of Kapuso stars and other showbiz personalities. They walk down the red carpet in fashionable outfits and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and celebration. Proceeds of the event go to a charitable cause. Last year, the funds were donated to the GMA Kapuso Foundation for the benefit of Typhoon Carina victims. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Julie Anne San Jose, Gabbi Garcia, Jillian Ward, more Kapuso stars share preparations for GMA Gala 2025
GMA Gala 2025 is just a month away and Kapuso celebrities are busy with preparations for the big event. In Nelson Canlas' report in "24 Oras" Wednesday, several stars shared what to watch for in their outfits at this year's gala. Julie Anne San Jose teased that she'll be going for something "classic but sophisticated." "Every year naman talaga kailangan. 'Yun na muna 'yung description para pag ano na, pasabog 'di ba?" Gabbi Garcia and Andrea Torres, for their part, will be trying something new in their outfits. "I've never worn this color for gala ever, so medyo hindi ako black and white this year kasi most of the time neutrals ako, so abangan nila kung ano ba 'yung kulay na susuotin ko," said Gabbi. "Meron na kaming idea, pero ginagawa pa lang 'yung damit. Excited ako for it kasi gusto naming medyo maiba naman ako dun sa mga napakita namin last three years na nag gala tayo," Andrea also shared. . Kyline Alcantara shared that her gown at this year's gala will be extravagant: "It's gonna be something else, promise, I'm so excited for all of you to see it 'cause I'm just so proud of my team that they saw this dress and there, I bought it." As for Shuvee Etrata, she and her team are still finishing her look. Meanwhile, if Kylie Padilla went for sexy in her number last year, she said that this year's will be "hotter" and in a different color. Sanya Lopez, on the other hand, cannot decide yet if she wants to go for a demure or a sexy look this year. "Dalawang gown 'yung pinagpipilian ko and nalilito ako kung ano yung pinakagusto ko, isang pa demure at isang hotter. Syempre pinag-iisipan ko pa kung anong babagay sa tema," Sanya explained. Jillian Ward, for her part, shared that she isn't preparing that much for her outfit. "Para sa'kin mas excited lang po talaga ako for the night itself, excited po talaga ako is makita 'yung mga kaibigan ko sa industry," she said. "Feisty" is the word that Sofia Pablo used to describe her gala look this year, while Elle Villanueva gown will be designed by her uncle, who is based in Dubai. "Very big thing 'to sa amin dahil napakagaling niyang designer so 'yun 'yung pinaka excited ako," said Elle. GMA Gala 2025 will be held on August 2 and is expected to be a big event as GMA Network marks its 75th anniversary this year. The star-studded GMA Gala is a fundraiser for the Kapuso Foundation, which will benefit various charitable organizations. Last year, the proceeds from GMA Gala 2024 were donated to Typhoon Carina victims through the foundation. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre' cast called by destiny to carry show's legacy, says GMA exec
For Cheryl Ching-Sy, Officer-in-Charge of GMA Entertainment Group, the cast of "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre" was destined to be part of the beloved fantasy franchise. In Nelson Canlas' report on "24 Oras," Wednesday, the Kapuso executive said the stars went through the most challenging selection process before finally making it to the official cast. "Hindi siya normal na casting call. Tawag siya ng destiny kasi hindi lang naman namin pinili 'yung pinakamaganda o pinakamagaling, ang hinahanap namin ay 'yung mga artista na kayang i-continue 'yung legacy at kayang mangalaga ng brilyante sa loob man ng serye o sa labas," she said. Director Enzo Williams commended the cast for the effort they put in for the project. "Actually bilib ako sa kanila, to be honest. Bilib ako sa preparations nila on every shooting day na they go to the set," he said. Overall visual director Rico Gutierrez shared that their goal is to deliver an entertaining project for the audience. "Ang tahak namin talaga [ay] mabigyan talaga 'yung audience ng isang entertaining na show. Matuwa sila, ma-excite sila sa action, ma-amaze 'yung mga bata sa mga special effects. 'Yun talaga 'yung goal namin," he said. "Sang'gre" is a spinoff of the iconic Kapuso fantaserye "Encantadia." It will introduce the newest keepers of the brilyantes: Flamarra (Faith Da Silva), Deia (Angel Guardian), Adamus (Kelvin Miranda), and Terra (Bianca Umali). "Sang'gre" airs on GMA Network from Mondays to Fridays at 8 p.m. after "24 Oras." You can also watch it online via the Kapuso Stream on YouTube. —Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
