Taste Buddies welcomes GIL CUERVA as Solenn Heussaff’s new co-host

Monday, October 01, 2018

Beginning October 6, Kapuso heartthrob Gil Cuerva is off to a different adventure when he joins multi-hyphenate actress Solenn Heussaff as the new co-host of GMA News TV’s lifestyle show Taste Buddies.

Having been a previous guest on the show, Gil looks forward to joining Solenn on Taste Buddies. “This is my first hosting project. In the past, I really enjoyed being a guest on Taste Buddies. Now that I am officially part of the show, I am excited to join Solenn in her adventures,” he says.

During the set visit of Taste Buddies, Gil Cuerva shared how much he enjoyed being part of Taste Buddies, he said that he didn't feel like they're working at all, he loves tasting different kinds of good food and it made him unleash his adventurous side.

In an upcoming episode of Taste Buddies, they shoot at a very instagrammable location in Venice Grand Canal Mall, Mckinley Hills, Taguig where YUCA is located. Yuca serves Latin American food, inspired by countries in Central and South America, the venue is perfect to take food shots as well as take pictures everywhere simply because there's a big tree trunk inside and a chair that fits like a throne. The episode will soon be aired via Taste Buddies every Saturday from 8:45 to 9:15 p.m. only on GMA News TV.

Sollen and Gil will be joined by Kapuso stars Klea Pineda and Martin Del Rosario. Klea is part of the afternoon series via GMA Network "Ika-5 Utos" while Martin is the lead in the movie "Born Beautiful". 

Flavorful dishes at YUCA



A self-confessed foodie and travel enthusiast at heart, Gil is sure to add fun and new flavor to the program as its first-ever male co-host. See the other side of Gil as he shares with viewers insights about the food and activities he tries his hand at.

Together, Solenn and Gil live up to the tagline of the show, “Basta masarap, Go!” where they dish out fun activities and delicious meals every week.

For her part, Solenn said having a male co-host is a breath of fresh air. “I’m sure having Gil in the show will really be fun. He will bring a new dynamic since he is a guy and I cannot wait for our adventures together. It will be an interesting mix and viewers should watch out for it,” she shares. 

For his first episode as the new Taste Buddies co-host, Gil brings Solenn to Novotel Araneta's Sabor Bar de Vinos. The two hosts enjoy a fine dining experience over savory Spanish tapas and extensive wine varieties.

At the same time, Solenn gets to know more about her new co-host as they play a fun Q & A game. Will Gil survive the ‘grilling’ of his new food buddy? 

Solenn and Gil will also head on to Instagram-worthy restaurant Perry’s where they will jump into a food adventure and sample Perry’s specialty teas.

“Basta masarap, Go!” Join Solenn and Gil in a fun-filled journey are they discover new things about food, events, places, and adventures. 

Catch “2018 COMGUILD Media Awardee for Best Lifestyle Program” Taste Buddies every Saturday from 8:45 to 9:15 p.m. only on GMA News TV.

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