Ken Chan does a campaign in China

MANILA, Philippines - GMA Artist Center star Ken Chan (photo) was handpicked by an international brand of toothpaste to be its new ambassador.

Among models from Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, Ken was the only celebrity to match the qualities the brand has been looking for.

According to the Kapuso artist, he has been hearing about the project but did not expect to get the offer since lots of talents were trying out for it.

Not knowing how they found his profile, Ken assumes that they were able to see some of his TV commercials. “When I was 17 years old, I started doing commercials. Doon siguro naging familiar sila sa ’kin, tapos pinahanap na nila ako.”

The project involves a countrywide release of billboards, and a TV commercial that started airing in China last July. The brand shot the materials in the Philippines, and Ken feels happy with how they were accommodating and friendly towards his team.

Ken also feels proud that he can represent the Philippines in another country, but still wishes to show his commercials here. “Sayang, sana sa Philippines ipalabas kasi siyempre, taga-rito ako. Pero thankful pa rin, kasi syempre magandang opportunity na makita sa ibang bansa.”