Gabby Concepcion still a Kapuso; signs anew with GMA 7
Seasoned actor Gabby Concepcion remains a loyal Kapuso as he recently renewed his exclusive contract with GMA Network, Inc.
Present during the contract signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, GMA Vice President for Drama Productions Redgie Acuña-Magno, GMA Vice President for Business Development Department III Darling de Jesus Bodegon, GMA Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz, GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, GMA Assistant Vice President for Drama Productions Cheryl Ching Sy, and Popoy Caritativo, Gabby’s manager.
Gabby expressed his gratitude to be part of GMA and shared that he is happy with how the Network helped him with his career.
"I guess it's sweeter the second time around. I'm really happy, definitely tumitibok ang aking puso dito sa Kapuso, dati ang puso ko hindi masyadong malaki, ngayon malaking malaki na dahil sa GMA. Tinanggap nila ulit ako for this contract and I'm really happy sa magagandang mga shows na very successful, magagaling kasi ang mga bosses namin, magagaling ang mga artista, lahat ng staff, creative and crew. Isa lang ang masasabi ko, I’m very happy,” said Gabby.
During the contract signing held at the Boardroom of GMA Network, Atty. Gozon expressed his genuine support for Gabby and he is elated that the premier actor chose to affirm his loyalty with GMA.
“Alam naman ng lahat na si Gabby ay isa sa mga pinakamagaling na artista at walang kupas. Lahat ng ginawa niya sa atin ay nagre-rate. Tayo ay nagpapasalamat na pumayag siyang mag-renew sa atin. We are hoping to give him more projects. Iyan ang mga klase ng tao na walang kupas,” said Atty. Gozon.
Rasonable, on the other hand, revealed that the Network is already gearing up for Gabby’s next big projects in the Kapuso Station.
“He will have another soap. This time it's going to be on primetime but we will let you know more about it kapag umupo na kami with Gabby. Expect something new at bagong tambalan din na magugustuhan ng audience,” shared Rasonable. (30)
Gabby Concepcion wins Asian Star Prize at 2017 Seoul International Drama Awards
Kapuso Network congratulates seasoned actor Gabby Concepcion for bagging the Asian Star Prize in the 12th Seoul International Drama Awards held today, September 7 at the KBS Hall in South Korea.
Gabby flew to Seoul to personally accept the award. He was recognized for his outstanding performance in GMA Network’s top-rating Afternoon Prime series Ika-6 Na Utos.
The Kapuso actor is the only Filipino to win the award this year. He expressed his gratitude to the award-giving body for the recognition and dedicated the award to all his fans and supporters.
“I am deeply honoured and overwhelmed to receive the prestigious Asian Star Prize. Thank you very much to Seoul International Drama Awards for this recognition. I also thank all my Filipino supporters as well as the Korean viewers for recognizing my talent. It is indeed a blessing and I will surely treasure this award.”
Seoul International Drama Awards is an annual TV drama festival that celebrates the diversity and creativity of international scripted programming. It aims to be a universal hub for exchanging TV dramas worldwide and drives diverse ideas for where the industry should go.
Organized by Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee and Korean Broadcasters Association, Seoul International Drama Awards strives to achieve the following goals: continuous development of the Korean Wave, promotion of healthy participation in festivals and vitalization of tourism in Seoul.
The award-giving body is supported by The Ministry of Culture, Seoul Metropolitan Government, KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, Corea Drama Production Association, Korean TV & Radio Writers Association and Korean TV Drama Producers Association. (30)
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