GMA Artist Center (GMAAC), the talent arm of GMA Network, is committed to its vision of being at the forefront of discovering and honing next generation stars and talents.
On Sunday, viewers witnessed a glimpse of “Signed For Stardom,” the biggest contract signing event spearheaded by GMA Artist Center, in the hit weekend variety show, All-Out Sundays.
GMAAC talents have already been recognized in various international competitions and festivals. As they progress into the ever-changing landscape of show business, they aim to produce more globally competitive artists that can impress audiences in and out the Philippines.
Opening the All-Out Sundays special segment was a short glimpse of how the management has helped its existing artists wow the world in several different fields and various prestigious award-giving bodies across countries.
Throughout the years, the GMA Artist Center is always on the lookout for projects and collaborations, both local and international, where their artists could showcase their versatility in their chosen field of expertise.
Present during the contract signing ceremony were GMA top executives Felipe S. Yalong, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Regie C. Bautista, Jose Mari R. Abacan, Oliver B. Amoroso, Angel Javier-Cruz, Gigi Santiago-Lara, and Simoun Ferrer, GMA Artist Center consultant Johnny Manahan, and GMA Artist Center Senior Talent Managers Daryl Zamora, Vic Del Rosario, Tracy Garcia, and Joy Marcelo.
GMA Artist Center proudly sealed the contracts of various Kapuso talents in the event namely Mark Herras, Pauline Mendoza, Ashley Ortega, Faye Lorenzo, Therese Malvar, Vaness Del Moral, Analyn Barro, Lucho Ayala, Sherilyn Reyes-Tan, Luane Dy, Jose Sarasola, Rain Matienzo, Martin Javier, Patricia Tumulak, Claire Castro, Alexandra Yap, Julia Pascual, Sandro Muhlach, Saviour Ramos, Lala Vinzon, Denise Barbacena, Shemee Buenaobra, Gab Yabut, Sebastian Pajarillo, Levince Sotto, Kimson Tan, Migs Villasis, Jamir Zabarte, Ashley Alcayde, Carlo San Juan, Lei Angela, Coleen Paz, Bryce Eusebio, Gabrielle Hahn, and Shanelle Agustin.
This roster boasts of a variety of talents in the fields of acting, singing, dancing, and hosting, as well as showbiz royalties who are full of promising potential.
Also in attendance were the artists’ co-managers Bernard Anacta, Gertrudes Piccio, Ferdie Lapuz, Jay-Bee Ron Tañedo, Angelo Diego Castro III, Christopher Tan, Jeffrey Gonzales, Lyndon Raymund Santos, Alberto Monteras II, Ernesto Unay, Tyronne Escalante, Charlie Dy, Mark Salamat, and Rex Bellarmino.
Mr. Yalong expressed his delight in signing up these artists through this grand event, “As far as I can remember, this is the biggest contract signing event that GMA has done. We are happy that you trusted your contracts and management with us. I would like to welcome our new artists that will be signing as you made a good decision to make GMA Artist Center manage your showbiz career. You can expect changes on how our talent management and development will revitalize GMA Artist Center, now that we have Mr. M helping us in this area.”
Meanwhile, Mr. M teased about the exciting future of GMA Artist Center, "As you know, the job of an actor or an artist is to deliver memorable performances in whatever projects he or she may be doing. Our job, my job, is to transform GMA Artist Center into a world-class organization, ready for the challenges of a new era of artist management. This is your home and we are happy to be at your service and hoping for a mutually satisfying professional relationship."