Kapuso stars headline series of Dinagyang shows

Kapusong Ilonggos are in for a wonderful treat this weekend as GMA Network, through GMA Regional TV, celebrates the colorful Dinagyang Festival from January 26 to 28 by bringing a number of its biggest stars to Iloilo.

Kicking off the series of Kapuso events this weekend are the stars of the upcoming GMA Telebabad offering Sherlock Jr. led by Ruru Madrid and Janine Gutierrez who will banner the Kapuso Fiesta on January 26 (Friday) in Robinsons Place Iloilo at 4 p.m. Joining them are their co-stars Andre Paras and Matt Evans. Sherlock Jr., which will premiere on January 29, sees the reunion on the small screen of Ruru and Gabbi Garcia, along with an endearing dog named Serena. Janine makes a special guest participation in the series.

The next day, (January 27), Ilonggos will be in for a sweet afternoon treat when they go to the Festive Walk Megaworld. No less than Kapuso love team BiGuel—Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali—will spread love around during the Kapuso Mall Show at 6 p.m. The BiGuel love team headlines the riveting primetime series Kambal, Karibal.

In the evening, Taste Buddies and All-Star Videoke host Solenn Heussaff will also take part in the Dinagyang Festival celebrations with a Kapuso Meet and Greet in SM City Iloilo at 11 p.m.

The fun does not end here as the stars of the upcoming Afternoon Prime program Contessa join the annual cultural celebration on Sunday(January 28). Contessa herself, multi-talented actress Glaiza de Castro, will treat her fans to a Kapuso Mall Show in SM City Iloilo at 4 p.m.together with Lauren Young and Kapuso leading man Jak Roberto. Contessa is about a woman who seeks justice after being accused of a crime she did not commit.

“We kicked 2018 off with a very successful participation in Cebu’s Sinulog Festival,” shares GMA RTV Vice President and Head Oliver Amoroso. “We intend to continue treating our loyal Kapuso all over the country, this time around in Iloilo for the Dinagyang Festival. For three straight days we are mounting events bannered by our hottest Kapuso stars and we are inviting all our Kapusong Ilonggos to come celebrate with us. All our success will not be possible without your support so we are just giving it back to you,” he ends.

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