Actress and social media personality Ivana Alawi solidified her commitment to ABS-CBN by signing an exclusive network contract on July 19. This move comes as exciting news for her legion of fans and reaffirms her dedication to the Kapamilya network, where she has found a nurturing platform to showcase her talents.
“I feel so happy and I feel so blessed. I am here where I’m supposed to be,” she shared, speaking about her strong sense of belonging within the ABS-CBN family.
During the contract signing, Ivana took a moment to express her heartfelt appreciation for three key elements in her journey. Firstly, she conveyed her deepest gratitude to the executives and decision-makers at ABS-CBN, fondly referring to them as “bosses.” Their unwavering trust, continuous support, and the love they have shown her have played a pivotal role in her growth as an artist.
“I have three things that I’m very, very thankful for. First and foremost, to our bosses here at ABS-CBN, thank you very much for your trust, support, and love for me. Of course, to my manager, Kuya Perry, Star Magic, and Sir Lauren, thank you very much,” she added.
ABS-CBN COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes expressed her gratitude to the Kapamilya actress for staying with ABS-CBN.
“Thank you very much, Ivana, for continuously placing your trust and value in ABS-CBN, in all of us, and in our Kapamilya. I assure you that we will continue to take care of you, and we will build an even stronger relationship, as I promised you. Thank you for your sincerity, for your love, and for choosing to stay with us in bringing joy, inspiration, hope, and service to all Filipinos around the world,” Vidanes said.
Present at the contract signing were ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN head of TV Production and Star Magic head Laurenti Dyogi, Star Magic’s Alan Real, and talent manager Perry Lansigan.
Meanwhile, Ivana revealed that she is currently occupied with workshops and gym sessions as part of her preparations for the upcoming projects lined up for her this year.
“We have teleseryes and there are also movies. So, there are many exciting projects ahead,” she shared enthusiastically.
Looking ahead to the coming years, Ivana expressed her hope of collaborating with acclaimed actors such as Coco Martin, Joshua Garcia, and the iconic KathNiel tandem.
Ivana’s journey with ABS-CBN began three years ago when she signed her first exclusive contract after appearing in Mea Culpa: Sino Ang May Sala and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.
Her career soared when she took on her first lead role as Cherry Red in the revenge drama series A Family Affair alongside Gerald Anderson, Jake Ejercito, Jameson Blake, and Sam Milby last year. Not stopping there, she also starred alongside the renowned Vice Ganda in the blockbuster movie Partners In Crime.