Alden graces Cebu leg of Bet ng Bayan auditions

MANILA, Philippines - Alden Richards has all the reasons to be happy these days. Following the announcement of his portrayal as Dr. Jose Rizal on GMA 7’s upcoming historical primetime series Ilustrado, he was also chosen to co-host with Regine Velasquez-Alcasid the newest reality-talent search Bet ng Bayan.

“It’s definitely a privilege to become part of a show like this that aims to discover nothing but the best Filipino talents across the country,” shared Alden who went all the way to SM City Cebu last July 26 to witness firsthand the second day of scouting in the Queen City of the South. Happening simultaneously was another leg of two-day auditions held at SM City Bacolod.

Bet ng Bayan is a show conceptualized by the Network’s Entertainment TV group, in partnership with GMA Regional TV. It aims to search and highlight every region’s bet and have them face one another off to be hailed the country’s best bet.

Bet ng Bayan is open to all Filipino singers, dancers and other novelty performers who will compete in the three categories: Bet na Singer/s, Bet na Dancer/s and Bet na Kakaibang Talento (Novelty Act). Interested applicants are expected to prepare a one-minute act and bring with them a copy of their birth certificate, picture and an ID with address.

The next auditions are scheduled today at SM City Fairview, SM City Sta. Rosa and SM City Gen. Santos; today and tomorrow, Rizal Park, Iligan City; Aug. 8 and 9, SM City Naga; Aug. 9 and 10, SM City Cagayan de Oro and SM City Davao.