GMA Network stars added color to one of the most colorful festivals in the country with their early invasion of the Negros Occidental capital on Oct. 11 and 12. Prior to the peak of the week’s celebration of this year’s Masskara Festival, Kapuso fans in Bacolod City gathered together in energizing the festive mood of the recently concluded Kapuso Mall Shows at SM City Bacolod Atrium.
First to tickle the hearts of the Bacoleños were the stars of the GMA afternoon prime series Destiny Rose. Last Monday, a big crowd estimated to be 2,500 went wild when Gabriele, played by actor-model Fabio Ide, serenaded a Bacoleña on stage. The fans went crazier when lead star Joey, played by Ken Chan, serenaded not only one or two, but three girls all at the same time.
There was non-stop excitement when Beautiful Strangers stars Lovi Poe and Benjamin Alves joined the fun. Together with Ken and Fabio, the award-winning actress and Kapuso heartthrob performed special numbers. The Bacoleños’ warm reception made the Kapuso stars at home.
The celebration continued the next day with crowd growing bigger, estimated at 3,500. The Kapuso supporters gathered to meet and greet the stars of Buena Familia. The audience was not able to contain their excitement as prior to the mall show, throngs of people were already cheering for their favorite Kapuso stars. The crowd went wild when their idols showed up onstage.
K-Pop system-trained Julian Trono wowed the audience with his moves and did a showdown with three girls. Jake Vargas took a selfie with the crowd and serenaded a girl. Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Ann San Jose performed two of her singles, “Tidal Wave” and “Right Where You Belong.” All performances elicited deafening shrieks from their supporters.
8. Julie Anne San Jose
MassKara Festival is considered one of the most colorful festivals in the country. It’s dynamic with the burst of colors through dresses, large masks, and headpieces reflective of the happy personalities of the Bacoleños. The Kapuso stars felt the color and energy among those that flocked for the two-day meet and greet sessions.
“GMA Network, especially the Kapuso stars, always look forward to joining the annual MassKara Festival. The festival has gone a long, long way since our first participation 10 years ago. Bacoleños never cease to amaze us. They have taken the festival spirit to new levels,” said Oliver Amoroso, GMA’s Head for Regional Strategy and Business Development Division.