MANILA, Philippines - “Dahil ang maGMAmahal, natural sa Kapuso…”
This is the reason behind GMA Network, Inc.’s efforts this month as it celebrates Kapuso Month with love-filled offerings to warm viewers’ hearts.
To kick off Kapuso Month, GMA brings the tandem of Regine Velasquez and Dingdong Dantes to primetime television via the romantic comedy, I Heart You Pare. The series set in the colorful world of Club Love where drag queens rule is part of GMA Telebabad.
On Dramarama sa Hapon, Kapuso fans can expect new programs that will tug on their heartstrings: Nita Negrita, with Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio; Sisid with Jackie Rice and Dominic Roco; and Magic Palayok with Geoff Eigenmann, Carla Abellana, Nadine Samonte, Angeli Nicole Sanoy and Cherie Gil.
GMA Films and Regal Entertainment’s My Valentine Girls hits the theaters. The romantic trilogy partners Richard Gutierrez with Rhian Ramos, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff and Eugene Domingo. Jillian Ward also makes her movie debut in the film.
On Feb. 13, catch Charice in a special titled Charice: Home for Valentine’s.
Throughout February, fans can catch other Kapuso Month festivities as GMA programs toast this special time with viewers.
In the regions, Kapuso stars bring the Kapuso Month celebrations to the Paraw Regatta in Iloilo City on Feb. 18 to 19; and the Panagbenga Flower Festival in Baguio City on Feb. 27.
On igma.tv and Facebook, fans can participate in the Kapuso Month activities via discussions and quizzes on matters of the heart.
Kapuso fans can receive Valentine messages from their favorite stars via the celebrity mobile service Fanatxt. To subscribe, fans can key in FANATXT and send to 4627 for Globe, Smart, TM, Talk ’N Text and Sun subscribers.
And from Feb. 14 to 28, subscribers can send their corniest or most romantic love quotes and pick up lines for a chance to win cash and other prizes. To join, simply text PUSO <space> love quote or pick up line to 4627. The winner will be determined via electronic raffle and will be notified through SMS.