Kapuso starts go nationwide

MANILA, Philippines - It took Geoff Eigenmann and Lauren Young more or less six hours — two hours by plane and four hours by land — to reach Davao Oriental and touch base with 7,000 Davaoeño fans via a Kapuso Fiesta last June 21.

But the long and even exhausting trip was worth it as the Kapuso stars felt both the joy and satisfaction of mingling with their supporters and experiencing the vibrant celebration of one of Southern Mindanao’s festival attractions, the Araw ng Banaybanay.

That night, Geoff wowed the audience with his rendition of a few songs to the delight of the audience, while Lauren took the opportunity to promote Overtime, GMA Films’ latest suspense offering, which premiered last July 2. Sharing the stage with them was comedian Boobay as event host.

Geoff said, “It was an amazing experience for us. The Davaoeños were so welcoming, we had so much fun.” 

Lauren, for her part, said, “Isa ito sa hindi ko malilimutang regional trips. Our sincerest thanks to our fans for making this visit truly memorable for us.”

On the same day, Iloilo’s sixth Pagnahi-An Festival was also heating up with the presence of Bela Padilla and Derrick Monasterio. The duo sang popular love songs in the annual affair that was held at the Bingawan Gym, attracting an estimated crowd of 4,000 Ilonggos.

Simultaneously happening up north was the Empanada Festival of Batac in Ilocos Norte, which had stars from GMA’s newest family drama series My BFF as guests.

Leading the party at the Imelda Cultural Center that was filled with almost 4,000 supporters was Mona Louise Rey together with Valerie Concepcion and Hiro Peralta.

According to Oliver Amoroso, AVP and head for GMA Regional TV-Integrated Marketing Services, “We’re delighted to spread the Kapuso fever all around the archipelago, bringing joy to (Kapuso viewers) in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao through our various events, mall shows and participation in festivities in the regions.”

On June 22, meanwhile, a Kapuso Mall Show featuring Jeric Gonzales and veteran stand-up comedians Ate Gay and Chubbylita happened at the KCC Mall of General Santos City delighting approximately 3,000 fans.

In the same venue, the Mindanao leg of the auditions for the revival of the well-loved ’80s soap Yagit also took place. 

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