During a grand contract signing hosted by Dimples Romana, Kathryn Bernardo, a steadfast Kapamilya, renewed her commitment to ABS-CBN, her home network for the past 20 years in the entertainment industry, on Friday (Feb. 2).
Touched and teary-eyed, Kathryn expressed her gratitude and love for ABS-CBN during the signing event, recalling a promise she made in 2020. “I remember in 2020, I made a promise, sinabi ko sa ABS-CBN na ‘di kita iiwan at nandito lang ako hanggang makabangon ka ulit. And today, here I am fulfilling that promise. Ang daming nangyari sa ABS-CBN but mahal ko, eh. Mahal ko sobra ‘yung kumpanya and together we will rise despite all the challenges. We’ll be stronger and even better,” she expressed.
Addressing ABS-CBN executives, Kathryn remarked, “I trust you more than anybody when it comes to work. ABS-CBN is the perfect home for growth. Thank you for supporting my decisions and everything that I do.”
ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak shared a heartfelt message for Kathryn, acknowledging her as the network’s superstar with amazing on-screen talent and emphasizing her kindness and grace off-screen.
ABS-CBN COO for Broadcast Cory Vidanes turned emotional as she praised Kathryn’s good character and work ethic, saying, “You have been an inspiring icon because you’ve proven to be an excellent actress. You have remained very humble and true all these years, and that’s what makes you beautiful inside as much as it makes you beautiful on the outside.”
The event also featured touching messages from Kathryn’s family, colleagues, industry mentors, supporters, brand partners, and closest friends, marking another significant career milestone for the Kapamilya star.
Also present at the contract signing were ABS-CBN executives, including chairman Mark Lopez, Star Magic head and Entertainment Production head Laurenti Dyogi, Films head Kriz Gazmen, and CFO Rick Tan Jr. Also in attendance were Kathryn’s managers Lulu Romero and Alan Real and her mother, Min Bernardo.