MANILA, Philippines - What seemed to be just a dream for Master Showman German “Kuya Germs†Moreno before finally became a reality via the launch of the Walk of Fame last March 23 at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City, dubbed as the country’s “City of Stars.â€
Located along Edsa and Timog Ave. surrounding the GMA Network Center, the Walk of Fame is a dream-come-true for Kuya Germs because it serves as another milestone in the history of local entertainment industry. Kuya Germs is thankful to the GMA Network chairman, lawyer Felipe Gozon, for his untiring support that made the launch possible.
“I am proud to finally have this Walk of Fame dahil dito lang natin mapapadama sa mga artista yung importansya at kontribusyong nagawa nila para sa Network. I feel complete because everyone cooperated for the event because this won’t be successful without everyone’s help,†said Kuya Germs.
The event was graced by politicians/actors close to Kuya Germs’ heart led by Sen. Vicente “Tito†Sotto III, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, and Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno. Also present during the launch were GMA Network officers, namely GMA SVP for Entertainment TV Lilybeth Rasonable, GMA First VP for Program Support Regie Bautista, GMA VP for Entertainment TV Marivin Arayata, GMA VP for Program Management Jose Mari Abacan, GMA Senior AVP for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, GMA AVP for Talk, Magazines, Musical, Reality Productions and TV Specials Darling de Jesus, GMA AVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, GMA AVP for Corporate Affairs Teresa Pacis, GMA senior program manager for Entertainment TV Bang Arespacochaga and GMA program manager for Entertainment TV Ali Nokom-Dedicatoria.
The Walk of Fame launch proved to be a star-studded event as it was attended by veteran actresses Gloria Romero and Pilita Corrales. Aljur Abrenica, Louise delos Reyes, Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, LJ Reyes, Julie Anne San Jose, Kristoffer Martin, Derrick Monasterio, Barbie Forteza, Bela Padilla, Bea Binene, Max Collins, Rafael Rosell, Glaiza de Castro, Rochelle Pangilinan, Mona Louise Rey, Jonalyn Viray, Kyla, Jay-R, Mark Bautista, Chef Boy Logro, Manilyn Reynes, Angelu de Leon, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Gabby Eigenmann, Raymond Bagatsing, Ricky Davao, and Eat Bulaga Dabarkads Anjo Yllana and Wally Bayola also graced the occasion.
Also present during the event were GMA News and Public Affairs personalities Arnold Clavio, Sandra Aguinaldo, Raffy Tima, Mariz Umali, Oscar Oyda, Mark Salazar, Jun Veneracion, Chino Gaston and Nathaniel Cruz.