GMA Network, through its regional arm GMA Regional TV, ushers in the New Year in a grand, festive mood with the stars of its highly-anticipated programs bannering the Sinulog Festival in Cebu from Friday until Sunday (January 13 to 15).
As a way of thanking the viewers for keeping the Kapuso Network number one nationwide, GMA is bringing to the Queen City of the South the casts of the upcoming primetime series “Destined To Be Yours” and “My Love From The Star”, as well as the newly-launched romcom “Meant To Be”. The fun does not end here as the stars of the latest Afternoon Prime series Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa” and “Ika-6 na Utos” join in the celebration of Cebuanos’ reverence to Senyor Santo Niño or the Holy Child Jesus.
On Friday (Jan. 13), stars of the TV adaptation of the classic film “Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa” –Asia's Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose and Benjamin Alves, together with LJ Reyes and Martin del Rosario—will hold back-to-back Kapuso Mall Shows in Gaisano Capital South Colon at 4 p.m. and in The Terraces, Ayala Center at 6 p.m.
Expect Saturday (Jan. 14) to be star-studded as well with stars of “Ika-6 Na Utos” and “Meant To Be” treating their fans to another back-to-back Kapuso Mall Shows.
Sure to set the festive mood in Gaisano Capital Island Mall Mactan at 4 p.m. is the on-screen love triangle of Gabby Concepcion, Sunshine Dizon, and Ryza Cenon. Meanwhile, men and women alike will fall in love even more with the help of “Meant To Be” stars Barbie Forteza, Ken Chan, Jak Roberto, Ivan Dorschner, Addy Raj, and Mika dela Cruz.
The two shows will proceed to SM City Cebu later on for another Kapuso Mall Show at 6 p.m.
Adding more glitz to the colorful Sinulog Grand Parade on Sunday (Jan. 15) are today’s hottest love teams and stars of the much-awaited Telebabad series “Destined to Be Yours” and “My Love From The Star”.
Phenomenal love team AlDub—Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza—returns to Cebu, this time to promote their first-ever GMA primetime series “Destined to Be Yours”.
Meanwhile, Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado brings with her the newest Kapuso actor and her leading man in the local adaptation of “My Love From The Star”, Gil Cuerva.
They will be joined by Meant To Be’s Ken, Jak, Ivan, and Addy on board the Kapuso float to tour the major streets of Cebu City. Mika, on the other hand, will co-host GMA TV Cebu’s live coverage of the Sinulog Grand Parade together with GMA Cebu’s Cecil Quibod-Castro and Yuri.
“2016 has been an amazing year for GMA Network,” says Oliver Amoroso, Officer-in-Charge of GMA’s Regional TV Department. “We regained the number one spot in the ratings game and we continue to lead nationwide. As we begin 2017, we want our loyal Kapuso viewers to know that we remain committed to giving them only the best programs with only the finest stars. And what better way to jump-start this year than to bring the most-anticipated shows in Philippine TV to our Kapusong Cebuanos who have been very supportive to us since day one. We join them in giving thanks to Senyor Santo Niño for all the blessings we continuously receive,” he adds.
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Meant To Be starring Barbie Forteza Premieres January 9 via GMA Telebabad
Entertainment Friday, January 06, 2017
Barbie Forteza which is a promising actress of GMA Network has been doing different niches when it comes to her acting prowess. She is indeed very good at what she does which is why she has been given numerous recognition through the years. Just recently, she has done an indie film and is now part of the Walk of Fame located at Eastwood, Libis.
Even though she's been known to do drama roles, Barbie has been doing a lot of comedy-kilig assignments lately, she is part of Sunday PinaSaya where you can see how lively she is making people happy.
Even though she's been known to do drama roles, Barbie has been doing a lot of comedy-kilig assignments lately, she is part of Sunday PinaSaya where you can see how lively she is making people happy.
Coming soon is Meant To Be, set to premiere on GMA Primetime this coming January 9. Barbie’s character is caught in the middle between four good-looking men. One of the interesting themes the teleserye will present is courtship — it could be in typical Filipino style or in the millennial fashion. The soap also touches on such ideas as “love is universal and knows no boundaries and language, since the four men as Barbie's character put in are like "United Nations" because of their different races.
In the story, Barbie plays the role of "Billie". She is a typical millennial with lots of issues in her life, balancing different work so that she can earn money and help her family spcifically her Mom (Manilyn Reynes). Her dream is to become a news reporter and although her parents are separated (Keempee De Leon is her father), she doesn't lose hope that her parents will be together again someday and she also hopes that her brother (Sef Cadayona) will finally puruse his dream job since he's been taking different courses each year.
However, her life turns upside down when she met by accident the four guys who happens to be rich and popular. Ken Chan, Jak Roberto, Addy Raj and Ivan Dorschner.
Addy Raj plays the role of "Jai Patel". He is from Mumbai, India. He is very hyper and always on the go. He loves women and is tagged as the "chick boy" of the group since he is very friendly towards women. Though he exerts energy all the time, he doesn't take life that seriously which he will learn in the process as the story progress.
Jak Roberto is "Andoy Dela Cruz". The only Pinoy in the group. Among the 4, he is the only one who belongs in the middle class. Shy type to the point of being "Torpe". He always follows what everyone asks him to do because he is that nice. His grandmother is
Ms. Gloria Romero in the series.
The new Kapuso hunk which is now under GMA Artist Center is Ivan Dorschner. He will play the role of "Ethan Spencer-Hughes" from United Kingdom. He grew up in London with his Dad. He is the perfect and ideal guy. Charming and girl-magnet. The perfect boyfriend material which is why most women loves to hang out with him and get to know him but, he is a one woman man, he is loyal. He inherited a big amount of money from his dad and decided to stay in the Philippines for good and invest his money into business.
Lastly, Ken Chan plays the role of "Yuan Lee". The Chinoy-Mysterious-Bad boy of the group. You may seldom see him smile, most of the time grumpy because he has a lot og angst in his life, being part of a Chinese family gives him a lot of issues in life since he wants to gives his best in every field so that he may gain praise and recognition from his Tycoon Dad who seems to treat him like he was invisible since he is the illegitimate son. Because of this, he always pour out his frustrations to other things like sports, women and business.
These men doesn't know that a certain girl named Billie will make their life exciting and full of life in the coming days. They will learn more how to value life and live life to the fullest.
Who will be the lucky guy who will sweep Billie off his feet?
I was present during the Media preview of Meant to Be and it was really a feel-good series. Light-funny and full of kilig scenes. Although some people may compare this series to Meteor Garden and Boys Over Flowers because of the 4 boys and one girl set up, Meant to Be makes it unique because it's so much more than that! It focuses on the Filipino culture that we have, on how Billie will concentrate on her priorities in life, how to handle love and friendship and how a millennial handles different struggles in life. I love the selection of the characters: Jak, Addy, Ivan and Ken. They perfectly fit their roles. Ken is totally outstanding as the "Suplado" and mysterious guy. Although we only get to watch 2 episodes, I am really excited to watch the following episodes soon!
Also part of the cast is Mika Dela Cruz (sister of Angelika Dela Cruz). She will play the cousin of Billie and the daughter of Tina Paner who is the sister of Ms. Manilyn Reynes.
Don't miss the premiere episode of MEANT TO BE this coming JANUARY 9 replacing Someone to Watch Over Me via GMA TELEBABAD.
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