Several Kapuso and Kapamilya celebrities have shared enthusiasm for the historic collaboration between ABS-CBN and GMA Network.
On Tuesday, April 5, archrival networks ABS-CBN and GMA Network broke the glass barrier when they signed a deal allowing Star Cinema movies to be aired on the Kapuso channel.
Present at the momentous event are both network’s bigwigs; ABS-CBN Chairman Mark Lopez, President and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak, CEO for Broadcast Cory V. Vidanes, ABS-CBN Films Productions Managing Director Olivia Lamasan, GMA Network President and CEO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Executive Vice President, and CFO Felipe S. Yalong; GMA Network Films, Inc. President and Programming Consultant to the Chairman and CEO Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes and First Vice President for Program Management Department Jose Mari R. Abacan.
Celebrities and personalities of both networks warmly welcomed the deal.
During the extro of ABS-CBN’s flagship primetime newscast, TV Patrol, former Kapuso and now TV Patrol anchors Karen Davila and Bernadette Sembrano gladly congratulated the two networks for the milestone.
“Wow, talaga namang it’s a new era, di ba? Congratulations sa ating dalawa.” said Karen
Bernadette nodded saying “Sa Star Cinema and GMA!”.
Former Kapamilya and now Kapuso host Kuya Kim Atienza took to Twitter to share his happiness about the good news.
In his tweet, Kuya Kim said that more beautiful things are beginning to come for both networks.
“The force field is broken! GMA X ABS-CBN! The beginning of many beautiful things to come! The Lord works in mysterious ways!”
The force field is broken!
GMA X ABS-CBN!
The beginning of many beautiful things to come!
The Lord works in mysterious ways! pic.twitter.com/z0AOaBzWP2— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) April 5, 2022
He also added that it’s all part of God’s plan which takes fruition in His perfect time.
“All in God’s perfect time! GMA X ABS”
All in God's perfect time! GMA X ABS https://t.co/NakNjz1IMs
— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) April 5, 2022
ABS-CBN PR Head Kane Choa shared ABS-CBN Films Head Olive Lamasan’s statement on the deal.
According to Lamasan, they are delighted to have Star Cinema movies enjoyed by Kapuso viewers. She also thanked GMA Network for the collaboration, saying it is a great beginning for them to be more inspired in creating more stories that resonate with more Filipinos.
Ikinalulugod ni ABS-CBN Films managing director Olivia M. Lamasan ang pagsasanib-pwersa ng GMA at ABS-CBN para mas marami pa ang mabigyan ng inspirasyon at saya ng mga pelikula mula sa Star Cinema. pic.twitter.com/K3SLnJLSEm
— Kane Errol Choa (@kanechoa) April 6, 2022
Kapamilya writer Jerry Gracio also lauded the deal saying every Kapuso and Kapatid are Kapamilya.
“Dahil ang Kapuso at Kapatid, ay Kapamilya rin. “
Dahil ang Kapuso at Kapatid, ay Kapamilya rin. #101KapamilyaPartylist. https://t.co/qens4vfolN
— Jerry B. Grácio (@JerryGracio) April 5, 2022
Kapuso singer Mark Bautista also welcomed the significant partnership between the two networks.
In his tweet, he welcomed Kapamilya to the Kapuso network.
“Oh wow! welcome to kapuso, kapamilya…”
https://twitter.com/iammarkbautista/status/1511469925835059203
Star Cinema AdProm Head Mico Del Rosario also shared the historic event on his Instagram page.
View this post on Instagram
In his post several artists like Kakai Bautista, Ruru Madrid, Kerwin King, and Jessa Zaragoza commented with heart emojis.
PBB main host Bianca Gonzales meanwhile liked del Rosario’s post.
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid also shared her reaction on Instagram.
Regine posted the news’ artcard with a caption “#KapamilyaAtKapuso❤️”.
Her husband Ogie Alcasid meanwhile commented, “This is awesome.”
View this post on Instagram
Kapamilya actor John Arcilla also shared his happiness about the news.
In his lengthy Instagram post, Arcilla said he loves “GAMBAS, ” a wordplay for GMA and ABS. He then commended the deal as a very nice move which he hoped would bring the “fan-thinkings” to a new level.
“I REALLY LOVE GAMBAS! This is such a very nice move altogether. May this partnership bring the “fan-thinkings” to a new level. That everyone can be friends for the better and for everyone’s advantage. That there is no point in hating each other since the people we’re trying to fight for can actually agree and befriend each other. Hope this will liberate the minds of fanatics about the culture of “HATE” that it is more enriching to LOVE and SUPPORT the people we love and the SHOWBUSINESS in general. Looking at each celebrity’s good sides rather than picking on each other’s imperfections is more exciting. After all, nobody’s perfect, including us as fans. So let us all discourage the opportunities for HATE to reign. Talaga nga naman na mas Radikal ang MAGMAHAL sa mga panahon na ito. God bless everyone. No bashers and trolls allowed. PEACE.”
View this post on Instagram
Ara Mina, Mark Mcmahon, and Benjamin Alvez commented on Arcilla’s post with heart and clapping emojis.
