More than 300 of the brightest Kapamilya stars gathered again at the Araneta Coliseum for the first time in three years to thank and spread joy to fans.
Titled Forever Grateful: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2023, the musical extravaganza aired over the weekend (Dec. 16 and 17).
Airing on Kapamilya Online Live (YouTube and Facebook), Kapamilya Channel (8:45 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday), A2Z (8:45 p.m. on Saturday and 10:15 p.m. on Sunday), iWantTFC, and TFC, the two-part ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2023 entertained viewers with world-class performances from various Kapamilya artists and entertaining song and dance numbers from Star Magic artists, Kapamilya leading ladies, leading men, love teams, and more.
The cast of different ABS-CBN shows including FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, It’s Showtime, Pira-Pirasong Paraiso, Nag-aapoy na Damdamin, Can’t Buy Me Love, Senior High, It’s Your Lucky Day, and I Can See Your Voice also treated viewers with stunning performances.
One of the most talked-about production numbers was Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s surprise song and dance performance of “I’ll Be There for You,” the theme song of the hit sitcom Friends, which they dedicated to the fans.
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee also made a surprise appearance, serenading the crowd with an anthem that screams ‘Pinoy Pride.’
Another exciting highlight from the special that viewers should not miss is when everyone went full force on stage to sing ABS-CBN’s 2023 Christmas Special ID, Pasko Ang Pinakamangandang Kwento.