Kapuso actress and host Solenn Heussaff went on a transcontinental road show to celebrate Kapuso Month, delighting fans in London, Rome, Paris, and Copenhagen last month.
The series of events spanning four countries was organized by GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV, in partnership with Prismworks Productions and Lyca TV, the world’s largest ethnic content online entertainment provider that allows Kapuso viewers to enjoy their favorite programs not just at home, but also on their mobile devices. GMA’s three international channels, GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International were launched in over 16 countries in Europe in September last year.
The GMA contingent, headed by GMA First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia along with Solenn were at the United Kingdom on Feb.12. It was the tour’s first stop. Solenn and Francia paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to the Court of St. James, Enrique Manalo. Receiving the Kapuso visitors were Lyca Mobile Group Chairman Subaskaran Allirajah and Deputy Chairman Premananthan Sivasamy, Global Head of Sales Bob Sarangan and Chief Marketing Officer Chris Living at the Lyca Mobile Headquarters in Poplar, London.
As evening set in, attendees at ENFiD-UK’s “Fab @ Four” event saw Solenn perform during the GMA Pinoy TV segment at the Holiday Inn Bloomsbury. The striking star also stunned on the runway as the finale in designer Jackie Peñalosa’s fashion show.
Heading over to Italy on Feb. 13, Solenn gave a rousing performance for overseas Filipino workers in “Ciao, Rome!” arranged by Dreamers Productions. Spreading the Kapuso spirit on the eve of Valentine’s Day, she performed alongside local performers and thrilled the crowd at the Sala Ouverture Roma with her sexy, vibrant energy.
Jetting off to France on Feb. 14, Solenn celebrated the day of love with her fellow French- Filipinos as she graced the “Handog 2015: Philippine-Paris Ball” held at the Club Haussmann in Paris. The venue was filled to capacity with Filipinos from all over the country applauding Solenn’s performance, which included a classic French song. French singer Candice did a special performance with “Handog,” originally performed by Filipino singer- songwriter Florante.
The evening’s festivities recognized exceptional Filipinos, as well as Filipino community organizations and business in France.
Before heading back to Manila, Solenn went to Denmark on Feb. 16 for “Hej, Copenhagen!” held at the Sankt Annæ Kiŗke, in cooperation with the Filipino Danish Center. Solenn’s presence was the highlight of the night, which also recognized the community works of the Filipino Danish Center and the launch of GMA PinoyTV in the country. Honorary Consul Poul Krogh was among the specials guests.
“We are grateful for the overwhelming response we received from Filipinos in our recent European caravan and we assure them that GMA International will continue to provide quality news, entertainment and services,” says Francia. “Following the recent launch of our channels through Lyca TV, we are positive that we will continue to gain ground in Europe, essentially serving as a bridge between our fellowmen and our home country.”
The Kapuso caravan in Europe was also staged in partnership with local community organisers European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD) UK Dreamers Productions and the Filipino Danish Center .
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