Kapamilya stars bring home closer to Pinoys abroad

MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos worldwide will once again be high on Kapamilya excitement as The Filipino Channel (TFC) sets another line-up of events around the world from June to December. Bringing Kapamilya stars closer to Pinoys in key cities in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific, ABS-CBN Global continues more than 15 years of tradition of providing only the best homegrown talents to Filipinos abroad.

ABS-CBN Global head of events Mickey Muñoz says, “Every year, we are overjoyed by the continued support and increasing enthusiasm of our kababayan abroad. In return, we make sure that our events get bigger and better, bringing them even closer to home. Get ready mga Kapamilya because this year will be another year to remember.”

Global Pinoys definitely have a lot to be excited about in 2010. For starters, TFC will bring the spectacular One Kapamilya Go! event to Toronto and Calgary in Canada; California; and Nagoya, Japan.

In September 2009, more than 10,000 people flocked to One Kapamilya Go! at the Great America in Santa Clara. Commemorating TFC’s 15th anniversary, the attendees were treated to screenings of And I Love You So, auditions for Pinoy Big Brother and Pinoy Dream Academy, and meet-and-greet with celebrities. By the time the show started, the Redwood Amphitheatre was filled to the brim with audiences who enjoyed the performances of Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro and Charice Pempengco. They also participated in fun activities like the dating game with Luis Manzano, the Betty La Fea look-a-like contest with Bea Alonzo and Pera o Bayong styled Cash/Bukash.

In 2009, ABS-CBN Global toured the world in just 30 days to celebrate Philippine Independence with fellow Filipinos. They brought the perfect blend of musicality and humor to Europe where crowds were enthralled to see tandems like Martin Nievera with Chokoleit in Italy and Christian Bautista with Tambayan 101.9 DJ Pretty Tizsa in Spain. Randy Santiago heated up the cold weather in Scotland and Ireland with his signature songs and timeless flare. Richard Poon went cross-continental as he performed with Gretchen Barretto and comedians Ador and Ate Gay in Singapore and crooned before Filipino communities in Japan and in the U.A.E. Pooh, Marissa Sanchez and Rhada stormed Australia with their humorous wit in Poohmarhada.

From June 2010 onward, TFC stars, songs, fun and games will once again add flavor to Philippine Independence Day celebrations all over the world.

In North America, TFC partnered with Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) to co-present the much-awaited annual event in the heart of Manhattan on June 6. “It is always a pleasure on the part of PIDCI that TFC provides the Filipino community in New York and neighboring states with well-known entertainers, showcasing the best of Filipino talent. We hope to move forward with this relationship, Hawak Kamay (with joined hands),” said PIDCI president Dr. Bernardo dela Merced. Aside from the festival in New York, TFC will also bring Kapamilya stars to the following events: Fiesta Mo Sa Florida on July 24; the 17th Pistahan Festival and Parade sa Yerba Buena, San Francisco, Aug. 14 and 15; and the Philippine Fiesta Sa America in New Jersey, Aug. 14 and 15.

In Europe, TFC will bring Filipino melody and comedy to the Barrio Fiesta in the UK on July 17 and 18; and Rome, today.

TFC has a lot more in store for Kapamilya this year, including special performances in the Middle East and live concerts in Australia.

Kapamilya stars who will bring “home” closer to Pinoys this year are Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson; Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco; Pokwang; the ASAP XV Sessionistas composed of Aiza Segerra, Nina, Juris, Sitti, Richard Poon and Duncan Ramos; Gabby Concepcion; Maja Salvador; Sam Milby; Christian Bautista; Sarah Geronimo; Carlo Orosa; Karylle; Laarni Lozada and Bugoy Drilon; Rayver Cruz and Bangs Garcia; Angelica Panganiban and Jake Cuenca.

Every year, TFC is committed to go beyond boundaries to bring true Pinoy talent and entertainment to a wider global audience, connecting and nurturing relationships with and among Filipinos worldwide.