GARY VALENCIANO Set to Perform in "riSing Together" and "Celebrate Christmas In Singapore"

The holidays are certainly here and together with that, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano is set to perform in two international events this month. One is Gawad Kalinga USA's riSing Together, a virtual celebration of hope through world class music of Filipino artists. He will be there with the maestro Ryan Cayabyab, the Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Kiana Valenciano, AJ Rafael so they could share their voices to inspire, spread happiness through music. The other one called CCIS is an annual Christmas outreach program that aims to bring the message of peace and joy this holiday season. They used to do this 8-10 days in Orchard Road but because of restrictions, they'll be doing it differently without shortchanging in having talents like carol singers, performers spreading the message of joy, peace and love for Jesus. It's much awaited in Singapore. Last year, they have done this in social channels and had featured The Crosby Family, GENTRI among a throng of other international artists.

Gary knows CCIS shares his vision of spreading the message of hope through a global audience, they had 2.5 Million views last year and there's no way to go but up! Gary also is the first Philippine brand ambassador for US based religious app Pray.com which garnered over 1.5 Million downloads in the Philippines. Gary says "I'm very honored and excited to be part of these international events that promote unity, love and compassion, especially when you know its needed. We have so many challenges to face today but with prayer, we can still thank God for it. I pray that he continues to shower us his blessings every day."

Gary also has had miracles in his health when he had undergone a double cardiac bypass, then discovered he had kidney cancer, a knee surgery, while still battling Type 1 diabetes and other challenges. But he continues to gain victory over it, God has worked wonders for him, and for that, he is thankful!

riSing Together will be on December 11 at 4PM PST, 6PM Central and 7PM EST, that's 8AM on December 12 in the Philippines. You may register via gk-usa.org/rising-together. You may also donate via the same site to support Gawad Kaling's different projects. CCIS will have their program streamed on YouTube this coming December 19 at 8PM so make sure you're there when it happens! If you want to know more, follow Gary V's different social channels and their website garyV.com. You can also follow him on the KUMU app where he shares his music and performs too. You can also download the Pray.com app (on Google Play and App Store) and stream his music on various platforms, just search for the track "Make Us Whole Again" and feel why we're so blessed to see him perform to this day.

SEF CADAYONA Has His Own Island?

 

It's been a couple of years of good career choices that got Sef Cadayona where he is today. The Kapuso actor and comedian has gotten renewed again in the network and GMA Artist Center, his management that he trusts especially about the projects he made. He's gone so far than just appearing in commercials with a 20 peso bill and now does iconic show Bubble Gang regularly, and Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento in the same network. He's seen as the next Michael V which he attributes a lot of what he learned from the craft of comedy, including TVJ which he had the chance to work with previously.

Sef says "Kuya Bitoy shows you the ropes but he allows you to do what you want to do. The boost of confidence was enormous. I have also worked with Bossing Vic and I've learned the humor of classics, it's still funny. Because he taught me timing. Never stop learning, I have to still improve on what I'm good at. They say I'll be surprised at what I can do."

True enough, he's already had several shows in his belt and plans to continue to do so in the next year. Sef trusts the network and his management, he's gotten to purchase an island of his own as he divulged in this interview.

His success stems from the hard work and passion he's put in on his craft and it's not surprising he has been able to support his family, a home and a lot of other things he need for the business. Imagine, he was just doing Starstruck a few years ago, and look at him now! That's talent right there, and GMA has him taken cared of.

Congratulations again on renewing ties with GMA!

MIKEE QUINTOS Looks Forward To Work Again with Kelvin Miranda

Mikee Quintos just signed again with GMA Artist Center. With her powerful singing, acting prowess, she's made a lot of shows very interesting with her characters. What struck me most was the last one in The Lost Recipe because that one had so good story, editing, drone shots, the works! We also asked Mikee about her experience going into GMA grounds when she started, it was nice to reminisce about that. Then she also mentioned how she would want to work again with Kelvin Miranda, because honestly, they look good on screen.

Mikee says "When I first stepped in GMA, I felt right at home. Even if the building was intimidating, I didn't feel that at all. I want to work with Bea Alonzo, I feel I won't work with her, I'll just ride along because I have seen her work and I am fan girling. The experience here is self explanatory, I have my share of doubts because of bashers, but you know yourself more, that's important, do what you have to do. Don't carry the hate, that's heavy, just do what you can because that won't put food on the table. The biggest lessons I learned is to stay humble, that's what is important. My acting mentors have taught me a lot, when I'm on set, I speak the truth, wether comedy, drama, romcom, as long as you are true it will resonate. I would never forget their guidance. Kelvin and I have worked after the lost recipe, we talk about it, we hope we could do more because we just wish it happens. We pray for that, maybe if ever I'd try something simple, a romcom, a simple person with simple dreams, or maybe childhood friends who end up together, hopefully soon. It's so nice to feel how we went on the signing the first time, when I told them about it, they felt how I did feel that time. They know I trust them, it came with emotions of 6 years. I think I have grown a lot over the years, and I am so thankful for GMA for that."

Mikee is also in Pepito Manaloto, make sure you catch her there and every week on AOS. Congratulations dear! You're definitely going places!

KATE VALDEZ Gets Inspired Working with Experienced Actors

Kapuso Kate Valdez has done so many shows already. Aside from iconic ones like Destiny Rose, Onanay and Encantadia, she's currently in Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento. She shared us her dreams to work with Alden one day, and a couple more plans she bared as she signed again with GMA Network and GMA Artist Center.  Kate also said that she's so happy that she gets to work with the network's biggest actors, award winning ones and learn from them.

Kate says "Usually when I do VTR's I get really nervous, but when I stepped in GMA, I didn't feel anything like that, I felt right at home. I want to experience comedy next time I do a project, hopefully with Kuya Alden because I haven't had the chance to work with him. So far, I haven't had a comment that I'd be sad about, it was all encouragement. Somehow, it was me who always doubt myself, but so far, I've been blessed and happy that there are a lot of people who believe in me, they're the reason I exist now. With all the veteran actors that I worked with, it's always being humble that they teach me, that's what I do so I get to work more in GMA. I get inspired with experienced actors, and they are willing to guide us especially since I just started in the industry. I have work even during the pandemic, I thank GMA for that. I am still in stage when I doubt myself a bit, it's pressure, but now I think I have grown to a more matured actress, I have the courage to take on challenging roles and I am thankful for that. I am so grateful for GMA Network and our bosses, from giving so much amazing roles, they know I can do it and I have a lot of opportunities now that I have the chance to act. I am also blessed to be an inspiration to others." 

Here's a video we made for our interview with her

 

Watch Kate Valdez on Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento and other shows she's planning to do in the future. She's raring to have these projects soon, and so thankful that GMA has given her these opportunities! Congratulations Kate!