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Biggest Kapuso stars in regional shows nationwide

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From Luzon, Visayas, to Mindanao, GMA Network’s biggest stars treated their fans in various festivals and mall shows last month.

Dingdong Dantes flew to Cebu on Oct. 28 for back-to-back Kapuso Mall Shows in Gaisano Capital South and Gaisano Island Mall Mactan. Together with the Alyas Robin Hood star were leading ladies Andrea Torres and Solenn Heussaff.

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes takes a photo with his fans in Cebu

Dingdong thanked the fans for their continued support to GMA Network’s roster of primetime shows—Super Ma’am,  Alyas Robin Hood, and My Korean Jagiya. Seen every weeknight, the shows are three of the most-watched Kapuso programs nationwide in October based on data from Nielsen Phils. TV Audience Measurement.

Meanwhile, the fantastic series Super Ma’am heated up the celebration of this year’s MassKara Festival in Bacolod City when Marian Rivera-Dantes led the Kapuso Fans Day at the Gaisano Mall Bacolod on Oct. 19. Joining Marian were Matthias Rhoads, Ashley Ortega, Enrico Cuenca, and Kim Domingo.

The cast of "My Korean Jagiya" during the Kapuso Mall Show in celebration of Bacolod City's MassKara Festival

After Bacolod, the Super Ma’am stars headed north on Oct. 21 to spread fun in Pangasinan. Together with Marian during the Kapuso Fans Day in Magic Mall Urdaneta were Jerald Napoles, Kristoffer Martin, and Joyce Ching.

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Bringing ‘k-lig’ to their Negrense fans as well were the stars of the hit Korean­-Filipino romcom My Korean Jagiya. Philippine TV’s Sweetheart Heart Evangelista-Escudero personally thanked the avid supporters of her top-rating rom-com series when she went to SM City Bacolod on Oct. 22 as part of the MassKara Festival celebration. She was joined by her leading man Alexander Lee who made hearts flutter with his charm. Their co-stars Iya Villania and Divine Aucina made the mall show extra fun as well.

The cast of "Super Ma'am" during their mall show in Bacolod City as part of the MassKara Festival celebration

Heart and Alexander previously treated their fans in Luzon when they were featured in a Kapuso Mall Show in Robinsons Place Pangasinan on Oct. 14. Joining the My Korean Jagiya couple were the members of Top One Project or T.O.P.

From Bacolod, the stars of My Korean Jagiya went to Cebu on Oct. 28 for a meet and greet session with their Cebuano fans. During the back-to-back Kapuso Mall Shows in Gaisano Capital South and Gaisano Island Mall Mactan, Heart and Alexander were joined by co-star Edgar Allan Guzman.

From left: Ivan Dorschner, Addy Raj, Klea Pineda, Inah de Belen, and Martin del Rosario graced Vigan's Raniag Festival in Ilocos Sur

In Ilocos Sur, the Kapuso Network once again made the week-long celebration of Vigan City’s Raniag Festival extra special by holding a Kapuso Night on Oct. 26.  This year, Martin del Rosario, Ivan Dorschner, Addy Raj, Inah de Belen, and Klea Pineda lit the Plaza Burgos with their presence. They made sure fans had a great time through their song and dance numbers.

Capping off this year’s Raniag Festival and World Costume Festival (WCF) were Glaiza de Castro and Migo Adecer as the hosted the WCF Judging and Awarding Program on Oct. 30.

"Alyas Robin Hood" cast members Dingdong Dantes (center) with Solenn Heussaff and Andrea Torres invade Cebu

On Oct. 14, Migo was in Bicol for a Kapuso Meet and Greet in Tabaco City in Albay. Also on Oct. 17, Super Ma’am stars Matthias Rhodes and Meg were featured in the Kapuso Mall Show in LCC Mall Legazpi.

Haplos stars also met with their fans in Palawan. Rocco Nacino and Sanya Lopez sizzled in their Kapuso Mall Show in SM City Puerto Princesa on Oct. 15.

“October was indeed a busy month for us and for our Kapuso stars. But it was a month filled with wonderful memories,” says Oliver Amoroso, vice president and head of GMA’s Regional TV Department. “We witness first-hand the warm reception of Filipinos towards our various programs and artists. Thank you for the continued support. We promise to treat you with more events in the future,” he ends.

"Haplos" lead stars  Rocco Nacino and Sanya Lopez in Palawan

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GMA Network Inc. signed a co-production deal with JU Entertainment Movie and Drama Inc., a Philippine company with Korean counterpart, to produce the Filipino version of the widely successful television series Boys Over Flowers based on the Japanese manga series Hana Yori Dango, which tells the story of a spunky school girl who receives a scholarship grant to enter a prestigious academy. She then captures the interest of four rich, popular and handsome guys collectively known as F4 (short for Flower 4).

The said series has been locally produced in several countries like Taiwan, Japan and Korea. 

“We hope that we live up to their expectations and I know the talent of the Filipinos is something to be proud of worldwide so I’m sure that we won’t disappoint,” adds GMA Films and GMA Worldwide Inc. President Annette Gozon.

Alyanna Asistio (center) during her contract signing with GMAAC

Meanwhile, JU Entertainment Movie and Drama Inc. Chief Executive Officer Son Jong Wook looks forward to a successful partnership with GMA Network. “I would like to thank GMA for the partnership. Looking forward to a fruitful relationship with the Network and we are all excited with this project.”

Also present in the contract signing were JU Entertainment Movie and Drama Inc. Vice President Oh Jae Jun, Cube 9 Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Lee Dong Hee and Cube 9 Entertainment Vice President Kim Jae Sung.

The project is slated to begin its production soon. 

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Alyanna Asistio is the newest addition to GMA Artist Center family after she signed a co-management contract on Oct. 26. 

Alyanna believes that GMA Artist Center will guide her in turning her dreams into reality. “I’ve prayed so hard for this day to come. I can’t wait to start working and making my dreams come true one by one with the Kapuso family beside me. Thank you for the trust,” she shared. 

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Jolina Magdangal announced in Magandang Buhay Tuesday last week that she is nine weeks pregnant with her second baby.

Her husband Mark Escueta and son Pele were with Jolina. In fact Mark and Pele showed on screen the ultrasound photo of the baby.

“Pele is finally becoming a kuya. Thank you, Lord. We really prayed hard for this and I am so happy for Pele, not just for Mark and me,” said Jolina.

GROWING FAMILY. TV host Jolina Magdangal with husband Mark Escueta and son Pele

The big revelation was part of Magandang Buhay’s two-part special for Jolina, who was celebrating her birthday and 30th year in show business.

Before that, Jaya, Kyla, Erik Santos, and Jason Dy dropped by to talk about their friendship with Jolina.

An instant family reunion also happened as the show brought together the Magdangals and the Escuetas. 

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No need to blow a candle or wait for the heavy rains as the groundbreaking Korean fantasy drama of 2016, “Goblin,” returned to television last Monday on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya. 

Relive the award-winning fantasy love story top billed by Korean actor Gong Yoo, who plays the well-loved character of Kim Shin, a man cursed to live forever as a Goblin or immortal protector of souls. After 900 years, he finally meets a woman that can end the curse— Erin, the Goblin’s bride. He, however, falls in love with the sweet and innocent young lady and risks both their lives in the name of love. 

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