Sparkle GMA Artist Center introduces world-class talents in the Signed for Stardom #ProudToBeKapuso Contract Signing Event
Entertainment Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Committed to its vision of being at the forefront of discovering and honing world-class talents, Sparkle GMA Artist Center once again spearheaded the historical and star-studded Signed for Stardom #ProudToBeKapuso Contract Signing event on May 26, 2022.
The Signed for Stardom contract signing event was held in GMA Network on a Thursday afternoon, with the intent of showcasing the freshest Sparkle faces to watch for and beloved stars who stayed true and loyal to Sparkle.
It was a fun-filled afternoon as seasoned actors and actresses, comedians, TV hosts, singers, beauty queens, hunks, and rising stars inked their management contracts with Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
Among the prime artists who renewed their contract with Sparkle are: Mars Pa More host Camille Prats, Award-winning actor Ken Chan, Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Rabiya Mateo, Kapuso leading lady Max Collins, veteran comedian Rufa Mae Quinto, internationally-acclaimed actor Jeric Gonzales, dramatic actress Kim Domingo, and promising young Kapuso stars Zonia Mejia, Radson Flores, and Lexi Gonzales.
Also present at the event were Betong Sumaya, Dion Ignacio, Kokoy De Santos, Faith Da Silva, Nikki Co, Yasser Marta, Luis Hontiveros, and Jennie Gabriel.
The Clash alumni Mauie Francisco, Anthony Rosaldo, and Mariane Osabel joined the signing as well, hopeful to continue their singing careers all while exploring other opportunities in showbiz.
New Kapuso artists Katrina Chavez, Kirst Viray, Kazel Kinouchi, and Mariel Pamintuan were also welcomed into Sparkle’s fold.
This star-studded event was hosted by Sparkle’s celebrity hosts, Gianna Llanes and Martin Javier.
GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon kicked off the event with a short opening message remarking the bright future of Sparkle and the exciting things in store for all the artists who signed earlier.
Among the GMA executives who were present during the signing ceremony were: Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Reasonable, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, Assistant Vice President for Talent Management Unit 2 Joy Marcelo, Sparkle’s Consulting Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Lawrence Tan, and GMA Senior Talent Managers Daryl Zamora and Tracy Garcia.
The Signed for Stardom #ProudToBeKapuso Contract Signing Event marks another successful milestone for Sparkle as the talent arm continues to flourish in the entertainment industry with its amazing and multi-talented lineup of stars who thrive not only in the local scene but even across the globe. Sparkle is set to shine even brighter in the world of show business as the search for more potential talents and aspiring artists continue.
Last May 31, some of the Sparkle artists who signed for Stardom also attended the Zoom media conference and they also shared what it was like to finally be part of Sparkle GMA Artist Center or to sign once again with the said management.
Present during the media conference were Ms. Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo, Jeric Gonzeles, Nikki Co, Anthony Rosaldo, Lexi Gonzales, Zonia Mejia, Radson Flores, Katrina Chavez and Kirst Viray.
All of them are busy with their upcoming projects with GMA Network starting with Kirst Viray who is part of the new series Bolera. He also has a restaurant business.
Katrina Chavez who recently joined a beauty pageant said that she is looking forward to try the showbiz industry aside from her work since is also working in a office set up right now.
Nikki Co was part of the Mano Po Legacy together with Ken Chan and Bianca Umali, he plays a kontrabida role in the series which he really nailed the acting scenes. He wishes to do more challenging roles in the future to be a versatile actor.
Anthony Rosaldo is part of All Out Sundays and still busy with his singing career aside from doing a coffee business. He will soon launch more songs in the future so fans should watch out for it.
Radson Flores is also busy promoting their much awaited take on Voltes V which will soon soar via Kapuso Network.
Zonia Mejia is one actress to watch out for since she will be given more projects in the future, she has a love team in the present, with Jamir Zabarte and both are part of DingDong and Marian Rivera's Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa every weekend.
Lexi Gonzales is also part of All Out Sundays and she will be part of the upcoming horror suspense series Love You Stranger together with her love team Kim De Leon. The show is spearheaded by Gabi Garcia and Khalil Ramos.
Lastly, the love birds Jeric Gonzales and Rabiya Mateo are both very supportive of each other's career even though they don't have any projects together after their Wish ko lang guesting, since then their love blossomed and as Rabiya puts it, "Binakuran na nga ako nun..".
Rabiya will be showcasing more of her hosting skills in her upcoming variety show together with Pokwang and Kuya Kim Atienza coming soon on GMA Network.
Jeric is busy shooting for the Philippine adaptation of Start Up which was a famous Korean Drama. He is joined by top caliber stars Yasmien Kurdi, Alden Richards and Bea Alonzo. Jeric recently bagged a Best Actor award for his role in the film 'Broken Blooms' during the recent Harlem International Film Festival in New York and also a Best Actor Award for the same movie at the Tagore Film Festival in Bolpur, India.
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