Sparkle’s rising stars have taken a major step toward academic excellence as they formally began their college journey with Thames International School. The milestone was marked in a casual contract signing event held yesterday, September 9, at the Thames ESA Hub in Quezon City.
Present at the signing were Sparkle executives Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, GMA Network Senior Vice President; Joy Marcelo, Sparkle’s First Vice President; and Jenny Donato, Assistant Vice President for Talent Recruitment and Development. They were joined by Joel Santos, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Thames International, and Dr. John Lagdameo, Thames Academic Director, in celebrating this new partnership between Sparkle and the international business school.
The first batch of “star students” consist of Zonia Mejia, Alethea Ambrosio, Kimson Tan, Mark Oliveros, Mad Ramos, Akira Kurata, Winston Stolk, Ralph Miaco, David Bunagan, and Neathan Tan. These artists expressed their commitment to balance their careers with their studies, embracing the excellence, connectedness, and flexibility that Thames International offers.
This collaboration shows Sparkle’s dedication to fostering the personal and professional development of its artists, helping them shine both on screen and in their educational pursuits. Expect more artists becoming grantees as this is just the start of a promising partnership.
