Former Star Magic head, Mariole Alberto formally switched network and is now a Kapuso?
Earlier, it was Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan who transferred to GMA Network through Willie Revillame’s production firm Wilfredo Buendia Revillame (WBR) after his stint in TV5.
Now, it’s Alberto’s turn as Cristy Fermin, via her radio show, Cristy Fer Minute on Tuesday, June 8, announced that the former Star Magic head is already on GMA Network.
“Nag-text si Tita Dolor Guevarra na nasa GMA Artist Center na si Ms. Mariole Alberto na talaga nga namang nagpasikat sa maraming artista ng ABS-CBN sa pamamagitan ng Star Magic,” announced Fermin.
Fermin then defended the move of the former Kapamilya executive.
The radio host said that Alberto’s decision was influenced by the ABS-CBN’s loss of franchise and the pandemic. And as part of the working force, she has the right to look for work.
“Wag tayong mabibigla mga kapatid dahil ito ay tawag ng panahon. Natural lamang na ang mga artista na tulad din nating mga ordinaryong tao na sa panahon ngayon ng pandemya eh kailangan nila ng trabaho.
“Kailangang mapalitan yung salapi na lumalabas sa kanilang bulsa. Pati na rin sa mga hindi nakapag-ipon at hindi napaghandaan ang ganitong panahon. Talagang gutom ang aabutin kung di sila magtatrabaho,” explained Fermin.
She also elaborated that the transfer was done in a respectable way.
“Sila (ABS-CBN) mismo ang nagsabing papayag sila na ang kanilang artista ay lumabas sa ibang istasyon dahil kailangan nilang mamuhay ng maayos. Ganun din ang production people, ang mga trabahador, lalo na ang mga executives,” Fermin further said.
Direk Lauren Dyogi replaced Alberto as Star Magic head on January 1, 2021. The former Kapamilya executive was one of the people behind the discovery, development, and success of many of the country’s top talents.
