MANILA, Philippines - GMA hosted a high-powered trade launch and thanksgiving party, entitled “GMA Valentine Partnership Party”, last February 2 to celebrate and strengthen ties with its valued partners in the trade. Spearheaded by GMA Marketing and Productions, the event is the network’s way of expressing their gratitude to the advertisers for their continued and unwavering support to the Kapuso Network.
The evening saw the unveiling of the newest programs that will definitely raise the standards in television programming for 2009 and beyond.
All curious eyes were on Carla Abellana when she took the spotlight as she was introduced as the chosen one to play the lead in the localized version of Rosalinda. The former commercial model is the latest artist to join GMA’s stable of dynamic and talented actors and actresses.
Likewise, the biggest and brightest Kapuso stars led by Richard Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Regine Velasquez, Robin Padilla, Manny Pacquiao, Richard Gomez, Iza Calzado, Sunshine Dizon, Jean Garcia, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Alfred Vargas, Dennis Trillo, Heart Evangelista, JC de Vera, Rhian Ramos, among others, added star-power to the occasion as they came up on stage to promote their respective shows.
GMA’s formidable News and Public Affairs team also came in full force with Mel Tiangco, Jessica Soho, Arnold Clavio, Vicky Morales, Mike Enriquez and Jiggy Manicad leading the pack.
Over 1,000 attendees flocked to the GMA Trade Launch including business moguls, Kapuso artists, and the network’s top officers headed by Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA Network Chairman and CEO, Gilberto R. Duavit, GMA Network EVP and COO, Manuel P. Quiogue, GMA Marketing and Productions President and COO, Joel G. Jimenez, SVP GMA Marketing and Productions, Felipe S. Yalong, SVP for Corporate Services, Wilma V. Galvante, SVP for Entertainment, Marissa L. Flores, SVP for News and Public Affairs, Mike C. Enriquez, SVP for Radio, Marivin Arayata, VP for Entertainment, Butch S. Raquel, VP for Corporate Communications, among others.