Thousands of fans across the country trooped to the Smart Araneta Coliseum to witness the gathering of ABS-CBN’s biggest and brightest stars in the FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano : Isang Pamilya Tayo The Anniversary Concert recently.
Cheers and screams filled the Big Dome as the country’s biggest love teams, leading men, and stars joined forces to show their love and gratitude for the teleserye’s phenomenal success.
Fans welcomed the whole cast led by Coco Martin, who celebrated his birthday that night, with loud applause and deafening shrieks. The celebration continued with Coco giving a heartfelt tribute to “Da King” Fernando Poe Jr. in his rendition of the OPM classic “Doon Lang.”
Singers Ogie Alcasid, Kyla, Ayen Munji-Laurel, and Vina Morales took the crowd on a trip down memory lane as as they sang the theme songs of ABS-CBN teleseryes starring Coco Martin.
Music also took center stage as Gary Valenciano sang “Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak,” the official soundtrack of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.
The audience also danced and grooved as Maja Salvador, Yassi Pressman, and Bela Padilla fired up the Araneta stage with their dance performances.
The night was also filled with kilig as the Kapamilya love teams of James Reid and Nadine Lustre (JaDine), Elmo Magalona and Janella Salvador (ElNella), and McCoy De Leon and Elisse Joson (McLisse) serenaded the crowd with their song numbers.
The kiligfest continued as the stars of Star Cinema’s The Third Party – Angel Locsin, Zanjoe Marudo, and Sam Milby – spread love in the whole venue.
It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’s own McNeal “Awra” Briguela proved that they are both “unkabogable” stars in their stand-up comedy act that brought laughter to the audience.
As the show ended, the cast of the top-rating series sent their words of love for the fans for their unwavering support and gave an early Christmas treat to everyone.
Since it started airing on television in September 2015, the drama series has ruled the ratings game as the country’s most watched program. It was recently commended by the Congress for its efforts in promoting crime awareness and prevention, as well as family values among its viewers.
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GMA Network’s first ever reality-sitcom, Pepito Manaloto, remains as the Filipinos’ favorite comedy show. It continues to reap recognitions from various award-giving bodies here and abroad.
Recently, Pepito Manaloto was the recipient of a Certificate for Creative Excellence (Comedy Category) at the 2016 US International Film & Video Festival. It also won Best Comedy Program in the recently concluded 38th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA).
Michael V. expressed his appreciation to all the men and women who vigorously work hard to make the show possible every week and to all the viewers who have consistently supported their show.
“We got two prestigious awards in three days and all of you to thank! That’s how dedicated this group is to bring you the kind of entertainment you deserve! Congratulations sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Pepito Manaloto at maraming salamat sa inyong walang sawang pagsubaybay!” the Kapuso comedy star said.