StarStruck is back for Season 5

The talent search that started it all is back.

StarStruck, GMA’s original and innovative reality-based artista search, returns for another big season via a grand and explosive launch on SOP this Sunday, August 30.Anticipation grows for the fifth season of StarStruck, which promises to be the biggest ever. And as such, the nationwide phenomenon that launched the most popular young actors of the Network today once again opens its doors to all aspirants across the archipelago.

 As the network throws in a big launch party for the new season of StarStruck on SOP, live remote feeds will also be shown from SM Cebu, SM Davao, SM Iloilo and Stadia in Dagupan with the simultaneous release of application forms in these areas.

 Aspirants aged 16-23 years old, male or female, Filipino Citizen, and with talent in singing, dancing and acting are encouraged to proceed to GMA Network Drive at 10am on Sunday to get their application forms.

Applicants need to bring the original and photocopy of their birth certificate, and whole body and close-up photos. Those below 18 years need a written consent from their parents, and original and photocopy of their parent’s valid ID in order to qualify for the auditions.

As the StarStruck invasion begins anew, the brightest and biggest Kapuso stars are set to join the grand launch in the said key cities. 

StarStruck alumni Ryza Cenon, Rich Asuncion, Mike Tan, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi and Arnel Ignacio kick off the festivity in SM City Cebu's Entertainment Plaza.

LJ Reyes, Iwa Moto, Jackie Rice, Chariz Solomon, Jan Manual, Chuck Allie, Arci Munoz and Sunshine Dizon celebrate the launch of StarStruck V in SM Davao Events Center.

StarStruck heartthrobs Mark Herras, Mart Escudero, Prince Estefan, Dex Quindosa at Allan K fill SM Iloilo Open Parking with kilig and surprises.

Adding star-power in Stadia in Dagupan are the fastest-rising Kapuso stars Heart Evangelista, Dennis Trillo, Jennica Garcia, Kris Bernal, Aljur Abrenica, Paolo Avelino, Pauleen Luna, Glaiza de Castro, Gian Magdangal, Mae, Sexbomb, Harry, Jan Nieto, Chris Cayzer, Matteo Guidicelli and Gerald Santos.

The chance to enter the gateway to showbizlandia is here once again via GMA’s StarStruck V. Applications will be given away at SM Cebu, SM Iloilo, SM Davao and Stadia in Dagupan as well as at GMA Network Drive for Manila-based applicants.

Audition dates per location will be announced on SOP this Sunday.