GMA Network’s Afternoon Prime series Destiny Rose airs the most beautiful transformation on Philippine TV. And all eyes are on multi-talented actor Ken Chan as he finally breathes life to Destiny Rose, his most challenging role to date.
After touching the hearts of the audience as Joey Flores Vergara, the Kapuso actor will definitely continue to endear the viewers and further showcase his versatility as he now steps into the character of Destiny Rose, a transsexual who fulfils her dreams into becoming a renowned writer and a full-fledged woman.
For Ken, venturing into this type of role is not an easy task. “Mahirap itong gawin. Hindi siya biro, physically and emotionally, hindi ganun kadali ang pinagdadaanan ko as Destiny Rose. Marami akong prosesong pinagdaanan. I did a lot of workshops and I researched about transwomen, about girls, how they move, talk, communicate, sing, and everything else about women,” he shares.
However, despite the challenge, he also feels happy and excited because he is able to do what he loves and be able to entertain the viewers at the same time. “Nang nakuha ko na at nahulma ko na si Destiny Rose, natuwa ako at na-overwhelm sa nakikita ko sa sarili ko. Na-appreciate ko kung gaano kaganda, kung gaano ka-sexy, na-appreciate ko siya, kasi hindi ko pa naman naranasan maging babae, magkilos babae. Ngayon sabi ko ang sarap ng pakiramdam na nagagawa ko ito, na kaya kong gawin, kasi artista ako and it’s my duty and work para i-entertain ang viewers, masaya ako at excited akong makita at mapanood ito ng mga tao.”
This new and beautiful chapter in the story of Destiny Rose begins this afternoon after Buena Familia on GMA Afternoon Prime.
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Rachelle Ann Go is the new voice of GMA Pinoy TV
Taking a break from her role as Fantine in the London staging of the critically-acclaimed Les Miserables, Rachelle Ann Go recently returned to the Philippines to record the theme song for GMA Pinoy TV’s station ID, which premiered worldwide on Nov. 8.
GMA Pinoy TV is the flagship international channel of GMA Network, and is available in numerous countries across the globe. Just recently, GMA Pinoy TV, along with GMA International’s two other channels, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International, were made available to more countries in Europe through its launch on Lyca TV, the television service from Lycamobile, the biggest mobile service provider, which operates in various European countries.
Currently celebrating its 10th year anniversary dubbed #Sampuso, GMA International continues to serve the Filipino people outside the country by making them feel closer to home through quality content and services.
GMA International, which manages the operations and distribution of GMA’s overseas channels, chose Rachelle Ann to breathe new life to their already existing theme song. “We strongly recommended Rachelle Ann Go to do the vocals for our new station ID. We believe her youth, talent, hard work and current global stature will be an inspiration to all our viewers around the world,” says GMA International AVP and Head of Programming Cheri Domingo.
According to Rachelle Ann, having the heart and soul is important in everything, and that is why she always feels proud of being a Kapuso. “Ako as an artist kasi, importante talaga yung puso eh. Puso sa pag awit, sa lahat ng bagay.You’ll see the sincerity when you have the heart, when you put your heart in everything,” she says. “I love being a part of GMA Pinoy TV and GMA in general because of the tag line kasi ‘andon, mararamdaman mo lahat when you say Kapuso,” she further expresses.
Finally, she thanks all the subscribers of GMA Pinoy TV, as well as her supporters. “Maraming, maraming salamat po sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa akin, and to all GMA Pinoy TV subscribers, thank you for your support, for being with me and for being my family abroad.”
CMM Awards honors Kapuso shows
GMA Network was recognized for its values-oriented programs and special projects at the 37th Catholic Mass Media Awards held on Nov. 4.
GMA News and Public Affairs remains the most trusted source of news and information, garnering several awards in the Television category. These include GMA’s special coverage of the Papal Visit, “Ang People’s Pope sa Pilipinas” (Best Special Event Coverage); the first Bayaniserye on Philippine primetime, Ilustrado (Best Drama Series/Program); the multi-awarded documentary program, I-Witness (Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program); GMA News TV’s station ID “May Pag-Asa” (Best Station ID); and the weekly news magazine program, Brigada (Best News Magazine). Meanwhile, special citations were given to GMA-7’s primetime weekend newscast 24 Oras Weekend (News Program) and GMA News TV’s Investigative Documentaries (News Magazine).
Also besting other entries in its category was GMA’s well-loved family sitcom Pepito Manaloto (Best Comedy Program).
GMA’s flagship AM radio station Super Radyo DZBB 594 was awarded in the Radio category for its morning newscast Super Balita sa Umaga Nationwide (Best News Program).
Furthermore, the Network’s sales and marketing arm GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc., in partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier, garnered the top prize in the Advertising category for the 2014 GMA Christmas Short Film, Happiest Pinoy: Winston (Best TV Ad – Branded).
The prestigious Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) recognizes students, professionals, and organizations that made use of mass communication in promoting Christian values among Filipinos.
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Who among StarStruck hopefuls will go home tonight?
And then there were 10. But tonight, at the end of the show at 6:30 p.m. only nine will remain. Who among the 10 hopefuls will go home and who will remain for another week.
Last week, James Teng was voted out and tearfully thanked those who supported him until his last day in the search.
Kevin Sagra, who I think has the makings of a matinee idol, if his admirers would continue voting him to be safe, was also in the bottom two last week. And I thought, he’d be sent home. Luckily, he scored higher than Teng.
The remaining 10 hopefuls whose knees may be wobbling in anticipation of the results tonigh include Analyn Barro, Kevin Sagra, Arra San Agustin, Elyson de Dios, Jay Arcilla, Liezel Lopez, Ayra Mariano, Klea Pineda, Migo Adecer, and Avery Paraiso.
By the way I saw Kevin Sagra in last Sunday’s episode of Ismol Family. Though his role was briefer than brief, he registered well on camera. I hope the public would take a closer look at him.
Last Sunday, the remaining 10 had a mall show at the Fairview Terraces. I heard the crowd was big and it made all of the hopefuls forget that one of them would leave tonight.