GMA's 59th anniversary special airs on SNBO tonight

MANILA, Philippines – Heralding the network’s almost six decades of superior broadcasting leadership and excellence, GMA Network celebrates its 59 glorious years of TV modernism with a glittering and grandiose pageantry of star force bearing the anniversary theme One Glamorous Night: Greater and Grateful at 59.

An evening of high style and glamour, the two-hour special highlights the grandest parade of Kapuso stars and programs in a flamboyant fashion show at the Araneta Coliseum. It will showcase the network’s ever-evolving ideals and innovations through the glitz of its own artists. The special also delves into the 10 elements of TV (color, moves, style, image, heart, sound, numbers, power, soul, and reach) interpreted through flashy performances, music, choreography, lights and fashion.

Festive and modish, the television element of COLOR is represented thru a grand opening number featuring the massive pool of 100 Kapuso stars, professional ramp models and air dancers

The force that radiates emotion into artistic action, MOVES will be interpreted by GMA’s Dance Royalties through hip-hop and ballroom face-offs.

A glamorous portrayal behind the network’ image, Style will be represented by GMA Kontrabidas as they introduce the nostalgia of hi-glam.

Upholding its vision of transparency, the element of IMAGE presents the most respected personalities of GMA News and Public Affairs who exemplifies hard work in delivering a comprehensive and balance reportage of the truths of the times.

The force that embodies the station’s achievements and downfalls, HEART features the ensemble of GMA’s top- comediennes headed by the comic duo of Yaya and Angelina.

Driven by its passion for excellence, SOUND encapsulates the network’s formula of trendsetting and producing cutting-edge programs to Filipinos. GMA sexy stars will perform various dance number s

Playing a major role in revolutionizing the history of Philippine TV, the element of NUMBERS gives a chronological narration of GMA’s 59 years in the industry. The network’s brides and grooms will parade around the stage.

GMA resident athletes and sports enthusiasts stand for the element of POWER that radiates truth and beauty in modern times. Kapuso stars will perform a tai-chi and capoeira production number.

The element of SOUL is the force that symbolizes GMA’s principle of enriching Filipinos’ lives through superior delivery of news and entertainment. GMA’s winged gods and goddesses strut the catwalk with prestige and sophistication.

The element of REACH marks GMA’s growth and development as it connects Filipinos across the globe through its international channels, GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV. Its expansion worldwide signals the network’s winning strategy as the Filipinos' top choice in quality programming abroad.

GMA 7’s One Glamorous Night: Greater and Grateful at 59 is slated to air 10 tonight to 12 midnight on SNBO.