The star that is now known as The Ultimate Star continues her journey as a Kapuso. Jennylyn Mercado renewed an exclusive contract with GMA Network on July 4.
The multi-awarded actress’ career blossomed with numerous TV projects – film, music, endorsements – that showcased her versatility and flair thirteen years after being hailed as Starstruck’s first season ultimate female survivor.
Present in the contract-signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon; GMA President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; GMA Network Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong; GMA Films President Annette M. Gozon; GMA Consultant of the Business Development Department II of Entertainment TV Marivin T. Arayata; GMA Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz; GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi S. Lara; GMA Assistant Vice President for Entertainment TV Darling de Jesus; GMA Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy and Senior Program Managers Charles Koo and Cathy Perez and other GMA Network executives.
Jennylyn expressed her gratitude to the Kapuso Network with the support they gave her even after she gave birth to her son, Jazz. “I feel so blessed and since then kasi GMA is my home so wala akong plano na umalis kasi I don’t see myself anywhere. Lalo sa tulong nila na ginawa sa career ko. I never expected to reach this far lalo na after ko manganak, so mahal ko talaga sila.”
Meanwhile, Gozon recognized Jennylyn’s passion and love for work through the years which is why he feels the same amount of delight as well. “Tingnan niyo ang aking smile, ear to ear. Sapagkat si Jennylyn, homegrown ‘yan. Product yan ng Starstruck at ‘yan ang pinagmamalaki natin-na marunong tayo mag-discover at mag-develop ng mga napakagaling na mga artista.”
Duavit promised, “GMA will always be open to Jennylyn because this is her home. We cannot imagine her anywhere else talaga.”
Treating her as a gem that was discovered and treasured, Yalong said he is happy that the GMA Prime Star Artist’s heart still belongs to the Kapuso network. “We are so happy kasi finally Jennylyn is continuing her successful career growth here with us. As we all know, siya ay isang discovery ng network. So masaya ako na we’ll be able to see her shine once more.”
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Will Melai and Pokwang fulfill their ultimate friendship goals?
Don’t miss the end of the story of best friends Wilma (Pokwang) and Maricel (Melai Cantiveros) as they prove the beauty of love and friendship in the finale week of the Kapamilya afternoon series We Will Survive.
From Albay, the friendship of the characters Wilma and Maricel has come a long way. From their major heartbreaks to their adventures in Manila, the best friends stood by each other’s side and faced life’s challenges together.
Despite having faced a lot of struggles, their friendship blossomed even more as they helped each other achieve their dreams. Wilma already put up her own salon and is happy living with her husband Edwin (Jeric Raval). Maricel, meanwhile, has successfully raised her son Jude (Josh De Guzman) on her own and is set to walk the altar with her boyfriend Pocholo (Carlo Aquino).
However, Wilma still faces the biggest test of their friendship as her best friend is still in a coma after getting involved in a tragic accident.
Will Maricel wake up? Will Wilma and Maricel still fulfill their ultimate friendship goals? Could they still say, “We will survive?”
Under the direction of Jeffrey Jeturian and Mervym Brondial, also starring in the series are Bea Saw, Regine Angeles, Ahron Villena, Viveika Ravanes, Bing Davao, Alcris Galura, Joshua Zamora, Regine Tolentino, and Vangie Labalan.
More exciting scenes are set to surprise the viewers in the finale of We Will Survive, the teleserye that shows however ugly the world gets, there is beauty in life as long as we are together, weekdays after Tubig at Langis on ABS-CBN or on ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167).
Viewers may also catch up on the program’s past episodes on iWanTV.com and onskyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers.
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Karen Davila’s trip to Omakase
KBP Golden Dove Awards Best Public Service Program host Karen Davila met the men behind phenomenal Japanese restaurant Omakase in last Tuesday’s episode of the award-winning ABS-CBN current affairs program My Puhunan.
Founded by Ed Encisa and Rico Rosales, the restaurant whose name means bahala na si Chef in Filipino gained popularity by serving authentic Japanese dishes much to the delight of the public.
Ed had a budding career as a chef in a Japanese restaurant in the United States when the 9-11 bombing broke out, forcing him to come home earlier than he expected due to the threat of terrorism. With his brother in-law Rico, they opened an over-the-counter sushi takeout, which later burgeoned to be the restaurant that every Japanese food-loving Filipino raves about.