Pambansang Bae Alden Richards remains a loyal Kapuso as he renewed on Sept. 27 his exclusive contract with GMA Network, Inc.
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 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, GMA Films President Annette Gozon, and other top officers of the network.
Alden said that he is very happy to renew his contract with GMA, which has been very helpful in fulfilling all of his dreams, “Masaya po talaga ako to be part of GMA and to be still part of GMA in the years to come. I remained loyal to the Network because GMA has been very good to me and very supportive; I can feel the support and love coming from them. I really feel at home here. It’s where my heart is.”
Alden is considered one of the Kapuso Network’s homegrown, talented and versatile actors. At present, he is recognized as one of the most credible endorsers and most admired male personalities in the country.
Alden is likewise a multi-platinum recording artist. Aside from being one of the mainstays of the hit noontime show Eat Bulaga, Alden is part of the iconic primetime series Encantadia as Lakan, “My experience po with Encantadia has been very fun. Kumbaga, it’s another dream of mine that came true now that I am part of the cast. I am very thankful po kasi the feedback is very positive.”
During the contract signing, Atty. Gozon said he is very proud of Alden’s achievements since he is one of the Network’s successful homegrown artists for many years now, “Alam mo si Alden, not only he is one of the biggest stars of GMA but also one of the biggest stars in the country. We are also proud of the humility he has shown throughout this journey, he is a living proof that one can reach the stars while keeping his feet firmly on the ground. Kaya tayo ay lubos na nagagalak dahil napili niyang manatili sa GMA, kung saan siya nagsimula and where he belongs.”
Duavit said that he considers Alden a good and genuine role model for the youth, “Today is a big landmark not only in his life as an actor but in his life as a young man. Sa pagbabalik tanaw, ang layo na ng kanyang narating at sa pagtingin sa hinaharap, napakalayo pa ng kanyang pupuntahan. In the middle of all this is what he has remained to be: a good friend, a good son, a professional, somebody who puts others beyond and above himself. With his success comes a great responsibility. Isa na siyang ehemplo sa ating mga kabataan na kinahahangaan hindi lamang ng mga manonood kundi nating lahat.”
Yalong, in turn, shared that he is delighted with the new chapter of Alden’s life in GMA, “Through all the years he was with us, not only is he a certified viral phenomenon and a box office star but GMA Records is also proud to say that he is a certified recording star. He will always be someone we are proud to call a Kapuso.”
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Tim Yap was tested negative in two separate drug tests: one on Aug. 19 and the other on Sept. 26 at a medical laboratory licensed by the Department of Health and duly accredited with the Dangerous Drugs Board.
According to Yap’s management, ALV Talent Circuit, the results should finally put to rest all speculations and reaffirm Tim’s untarnished reputation and good moral standing.
Yap has reiterated his full support for the government’s intensive anti-drug campaign, and encouraged his fellow celebrities to do the same.
For its part, ALV Talent Circuit will follow through with its directive to publicize the results of its other celebrities’ drug tests in the spirit of compliance and transparency.