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International audiences are in for a treat as ABS-CBN welcomes 2023 by continuing to showcase world-class Filipino programs to international audiences, airing its hit primetime teleserye "Mars Ravelo's Darna" to Indonesian viewers, plus its drama series "Viral Scandal" in Africa. As Jane De Leon (Darna) continues with her fierce battle as the modern-day Filipino superheroine in "Mars Ravelo's Darna" still airing weeknights in the Philippines, audiences abroad can now watch the most talked-about Kapamilya series dubbed in Bahasa as it recently premiered on Indonesia's free-to-air TV network ANTV.
During its pilot week, the highly-anticipated transformation of Narda to Darna stirred up excitement and left a promising impression amongst the Indonesian viewers. ANTV's chief program and communications officer Kiki Zulkarnain also expressed how the story of Darna appeals to Indonesian viewers and is delighted to bring the show to its regular programming, hoping to inspire its various audiences. "We have always presented programs with a narrative closely associated with the daily lives of Indonesian people. As we begin the year, we present a new genre to our viewers that tell the story of the iconic Filipino heroine Darna, which also appeals to our younger audiences as she serves as a perfect role model for them. Darna certainly makes our programming more diverse, and we hope it will not only entertain but instill values in the youth through her acts of kindness and bravery," Zulkarnain addressed.
Meanwhile, another ABS-CBN program makes its way to African viewers with the English-dubbed version of its hit drama series "Viral Scandal", also currently airing in 41 Sub-Saharan countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Seychelles, and Ivory Coast. The show, starring Charlie Dizon, Joshua Garcia, Dimples Romana, and Jake Cuenca, among others, follows how the Sicat family gets disrupted by a scandalous video involving their beloved daughter, Rica (Charlie), and how she sought justice following her traumatic experience that almost ruined their lives. These welcoming feats in 2023 add to ABS-CBN's continuous pursuit of showcasing world-class Filipino content of all genres to foreign audiences in more than 50 international territories — selling over 50,000 hours of content with stories that appeal to and relate to various cultures.
Apart from "Mars Ravelo's Darna" and "Viral Scandal", other ABS-CBN shows that have aired abroad include "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano", "Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa", "La Luna Sangre", "Since I Found You", "Ang sa Iyo ay Akin" and "The Legal Wife" in Africa; the 2015 remake of "Pangako Sa 'Yo" in Latin America; "The Blood Sisters" in France's overseas territories; and most recently its three primetime series "Marry Me, Marry You", On the Wings of Love" and "Halik" in Malaysia. For more information on ABS-CBN International Distribution, visit its website at http://internationalsales.abs-cbn.com.
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"The Iron Heart" Cast Draw Big Crowd During Sinulog Kapamilya Karavan
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The cast of ABS-CBN's "The Iron Heart" led by Richard Gutierrez, Jake Cuenca, and Sue Ramirez joined the Sinulog festivities and entertained thousands of fans at the first in-person Kapamilya Karavan event of the year at Ayala Center Cebu last January 14, 2023. Richard, Jake, Sue, Sofia Andres and her daughter Zoe, and Pepe Herrera performed and interacted with the crowd during the packed mall show..Their other cast members Albert Martinez, Meryll Soriano, and Enzo Pineda also flew to Cebu to join them in the festive celebration by participating in the Sinulog Grand Parade the following day (January 15).
The visit of the cast of "The Iron Heart" during the Sinulog is their way of giving back to Cebuanos for their hospitality and support during their months-long shoot in the province. Kapamilya heartthrob Ian Veneracion is also the newest addition to the “The Iron Heart” cast as the 'Secret Boss.’ Watch his character debut on “The Iron Heart” weeknights at 8:50 pm on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, TV5, Kapamilya Online Live on Facebook and YouTube, Jeepney TV, and iWantTFC. The series is also available internationally via TFC IPTV. The Sinulog Kapamilya Karavan is made possible by the efforts of ABS-CBN Regional, ABS-CBN Events, Kapamilya Channel Regional, MOR, and A2Z Regional.
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"Maria Clara At Ibarra", "Voltes V Legacy" Stars Get Warm Welcome From Sinulog Fans
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Maria Clara at Ibarra and Voltes V: Legacy stars headed to the Queen City of the South to join in the celebration of the much-anticipated return of the annual Sinulog Festival. Last January 13, the cast of GMA Network's hit historical portal fantasy series Maria Clara at Ibarra – Julie Anne San Jose, Juancho Triviño, David Licauco, and Andrea Torres – treated their fans to an exciting Kapuso Mall Show at Ayala Center Cebu. Maria Clara (Julie), Padre Salvi (Juancho), Fidel (David), and Sisa (Andrea) took a break from the world of Noli Me Tangere as they give thanks to their fans for making Maria Clara at Ibarra a huge success.
The following day (January 14), the stars of the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of Voltes V: Legacy celebrated this year’s Sinulog festivities with back-to-back Kapuso Mall Shows. Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Radson Flores, Matt Lozano, and Raphael Landicho performed for their fans at Ayala Malls Central Bloc and at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu. A day later (January 15), Miguel, Ysabel, Radson, Matt, and Raphael further brightened the Sinulog Grand Parade as they board the Kapuso Float. Viewers, on the other hand, got a front-row view of the Sinulog Festival Grand Parade at SRP, Cebu City via the Pit Senyor! The GMA Regional TV Special Coverage aired on GMA’s Central and Eastern Visayas channels. Netizens were able to watch the livestream of Pit Senyor: The GMA Regional TV Special Coverage on GMA Regional TV’s Facebook page and Twitter account (@gmaregionaltv) as well as its official website www.gmaregionaltv.com.
“GMA Network via GMA Regional TV is excited to take part in the much-awaited return of Cebu’s Sinulog Festival,” said First Vice President and Head of GMA Regional TV and Synergy and Acting Head of GMA Integrated News Oliver Victor B. Amoroso. “To highlight the Kapuso Network’s support of this celebrated Philippine festival, we are happy to bring with us the cast of the hit primetime show Maria Clara at Ibarra and the stars of the much-anticipated series Voltes V: Legacy. GMA Regional TV is also taking the Sinulog Festival closer to Filipinos wherever they may be via Pit Senyor!, The GMA Regional TV Special Coverage,” Amoroso ended.
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King Of Talk Boy Abunda Returns To TV Via GMA Network's "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda"
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The King of Talk Boy Abunda makes his much-awaited television comeback via GMA Network's newest daily showbiz talk show “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda”. Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable guarantees that the program will “add spice to the afternoons” of the viewers, “For so many years, nasanay na tayo sa weekday afternoons na napapanood ang dramas ng GMA, produced by the Entertainment Group. Pero this year, naisip namin na dagdagan ng something and give them drama also, but this time, real drama from our favorite artists.”
Tito Boy also briefly explains the fresh and exciting format of his program, “This was a brilliant idea by my head writer to call the show Fast Talk With Boy Abunda because that is my brand, that is who I am. It's specific and personal to the guests and that is where the fun is coming from. I'll be doing fast talk, headlines, commentary, and the centerpiece of the show is the interview.” Fast Talk With Boy Abunda is a multiplatform talk show that features a rundown and analysis of the latest showbiz news and interviews with celebrities. The program promises to be a credible source about everything in the industry and aims to provide quality entertainment to Kapuso viewers. Aside from the television broadcast, its content is also available for consumption on GMA's digital platforms. With his expertise and influence, Tito Boy gives the audience a deeper understanding of the hottest showbiz updates. He also maintains exclusive access to personalities and invites them to fun, insightful, and never-before-seen conversations.
This program is made possible under the supervision of GMA SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; VP for Business Development Department Janine Piad-Nacar; Consultant for Business Business Development Department II Bang Arespacochaga; Senior Program Manager Cecille De Guzman; and Executive Producer Reylie Manalo. Under the helm of Rommel Gacho, the creative team behind this highly-anticipated show is composed of Head Writer Ardee Delola; and Writers Yani Bautista, Bam Salvani, and Jessie Villabrille. There's no stopping GMA Network from bringing up-to-the-minute showbiz news that are based on facts and public interest. That is why the showbiz authority, Mr. Boy Abunda, is all set for his newest daily talk show. Catch “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda” on Mondays to Fridays from 4:05 to 4:25 pm on GMA-7. Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV.
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Knowledge Channel Kicks Off 2023 With "Basa, Bilang" Project
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Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) kicked off the new year with its “Basa, Bilang” project, distributing 60 episodes of ‘Ready, Set, Read!’ and scheduling training and mentoring for selected grade 1 teachers of 18 public schools in the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Santa Rosa City, Laguna.
“To welcome the new year, we are thrilled to expand our partnership with DepEd and other organizations through different projects and campaigns to reach more students and teachers nationwide and help advance the educational system in our country,” said KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez. After its launch in 2019, the “Basa, Bilang” project continues to strengthen Knowledge Channel's mission in bringing transformative learning experiences by teaching Kindergarten to Grade 3 students early language literacy in Filipino and English and improving their critical thinking using DepEd curriculum-based videos. “The “Basa, Bilang” is only one of the many campaigns we lined up for the year that will push Filipino students to be readers in Filipino and English, proficient in math, independent learners, confident problem solvers, and critical thinkers,” she added.
Aside from the materials provided in partnership with the Rotary Club Makati Premier District, select grade 1 teachers with their principals are set to attend Knowledge Channel's Learning Effectively through Enhanced and Evidenced-Based Pedagogies for Reading or LEEP-Reading on February 6-8, 2023. The training will allow them to learn new and engaging teaching techniques while being mentored, monitored and assessed by experts for 3 months. KCFI is the only non-profit organization in the country that develops and provides access to DepEd K-12 curriculum-based education videos on-air via Knowledge Channel and other ABS-CBN platforms, online through youtube.com/knowledgechannelorg and offline through the KnowledgeTV and in the portable media library which contains 1,500 curriculum-based video lessons provided to schools. For more information on KCFI, visit www.knowledgechannel.org or follow @kchonline on Twitter and @knowledgechannel on Facebook.
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Quirky Side Of Influencers And Celebrities Revealed On ABS-CBN News Channel's YouTube Series "The BBC Show" Hosted By Bigboy Cheng
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An inuman session with a food vlogger, caroling with a TV host/vocalist, a truth or drink game, and more await viewers who want to get up close and personal with their favorite influencers and celebrities in the ABS-CBN News Channel's (ANC) YouTube series "The BBC Show" hosted by DJ and entrepreneur Bigboy Cheng. Available on ANC's YouTube Channel, "The BBC Show" is a three-part weekly webisode wherein Bigboy Cheng chats with famous personalities in a "no holds barred" fun interview coupled with exciting challenges.
The show has already featured several personalities such as businessman Atoy Llave, beauty vlogger Michelle Dy, musician and “It’s Showtime” host Jugs Jugueta, actress Maui Taylor, and social media star Ninong Ry. Bigboy Cheng, the series’ host, is a jack of all trades as he ventures into various types of fields such as entertainment, art, and business. Aside from being a disc jockey, he is known as a streetwear icon because of his millions worth of shoe and luxury item collection. He collects rare toys and art pieces, which he displays in his Secret Fresh gallery. He is also the owner of one of the country’s biggest foam producer Uratex. He has diversified his entrepreneurship into automotive original equipment manufacturing, real estate, textile, food packaging industries.
Following the release of “The BBC Show” episodes, netizens have noted Bigboy’s chemistry with his guests as he does interviews and challenges with his own brand of humor. Catch your favorite stars doing thrilling dares and revealing more about their personality on “The BBC Show” with Bigboy Cheng. New episodes are available every week on ANC’s YouTube channel.
