GMA Pinoy TV mounted another successful anniversary show with Kapuso stars Alden Richards, Aicelle Santos and Ai Ai delas Alas performing to a full house crowd at the New Pier Hall in Central Tokyo on Oct. 11.
The concert titled Kapusong Pinoy Japan was staged in partnership with WorldCom Japan Ltd.
“We have come full circle with this momentous event taking place where GMA Pinoy TV was first launched through the carrier IPS, Inc. in 2005,” says GMA First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia.
“The overwhelming turnout for Kapusong Pinoy Japan affirms our tireless efforts for the past 10 years in bringing a piece of home to our fellow Filipinos abroad and we are grateful to all those who have supported and continue to support us in this endeavor,” Francia continued.
The Kapusong Pinoy cast was warmly welcomed by their fellow Filipinos in Japan, with fans eager to take photos with the artists and giving them tokens to show their admiration and excitement at being able to see their favorite stars in person.
Sending thrills throughout the crowd was Alden Richards, Pambansang Bae and other half of the phenomenal AlDub love team of Eat Bulaga’s “Kalyeserye” segment. Attesting to the tandem’s status as an international sensation, the “pabebe wave,” popularized in the Kalyeserye segment, was a huge hit among the crowd.
Alden, who also co-hosts the comedy-musical variety program Sunday PinaSaya, displayed his vocal talent through a number of songs he performed for an enthusiastic crowd. The multi-talented actor recently released the album Wish I May with a similarly-titled carrier single for GMA Records this month.
Rock and Soul Diva Aicelle Santos mesmerized the audience with a repertoire that showcased her impressive vocal range. The Buena Familia star, who was also a lead actress in the hit musical Rak of Aegis for which she won Best Actress in a Musical at the 2014 Aliw Awards, was highly praised by Kapuso fans at the event.
Proving that she is truly the Philippine Comedy Queen, Ai Ai delas Alas performed with a number of eye-catching costumes that thrilled the crowd to no end. The Sunday PinaSaya and CelebriTV host kept the crowd laughing as she engaged in lively banter with her fellow Kapuso stars as well as the audience.
Displaying more than just comedic wit, Ai Ai also prepared an equally engaging musical performance to the delight of the hundreds of Kapuso fans.
Social media was abuzz with excitement over GMA Pinoy TV’s anniversary show as netizens posted photographs and messages about the highly entertaining program and the stellar cast using the hashtag #Sampuso.
The official Twitter account of ALDub/Maiden Fans Club Japan Chapter thanked GMA Pinoy TV saying, “What a great show!! Thank you so much @gmapinoytv @gmanetwork @EatBulaga @aldenrichards02 #Sampuso.”
Meanwhile, Facebook user Mabey was among the many fans glad to have the chance to watch their idols as she commented on Aicelle’s Facebook post on the event saying, “Thank you! Pinawi niyo ang lungkot ko! God bless Aicelle, Alden at Ms. Ai Ai.”
Kapusong Pinoy Japan is the last in a series of concerts staged this year in celebration of GMA Pinoy TV’s tenth anniversary dubbed #Sampuso. Earlier this year, the Kapusong Pinoy concert series was successfully held in Vancouver, Anaheim and New York.
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