Max Collins performs at Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show in Canada
Max Collins brought joy to global Pinoys in Toronto, Canada, where she performed at the 2025 Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show over the weekend.
According to Aubrey Carampel's report in "Balitanghali" Tuesday, the Sparkle star performed to over 5,000 Filipinos, Filipino-Canadians, and tourists at the event.
The 2025 Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show is a quadruple celebration of Philippine Independence Day; Filipino Heritage Month in Canada; the 15th anniversary of the event's organizer, the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation; and the 20th anniversary of GMA Pinoy TV, which is the event's media partner.
Aside from song and dance performances, the fiesta featured games, cultural presentations, a pageant, a mass, and a Santacruzan. A giant Philippine flag was also waved during the event.
"Gusto ko lang pasayahin ang pamilya ko, ang mga tao na nanonood sa amin, syempre sa GMA and para sa mga global Pinoys that watch GMA Pinoy TV. Gusto ko rin sila pasayahin, so 'yun talaga 'yung hinahanap ng puso ko," Max previously said in an "Unang Balita" report.
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
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