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GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ahtisa Manalo gives off queenly vibes on Mega magazine's June cover
Ahtisa Manalo is a total queen on the June cover of Mega magazine. On Instagram, the fashion magazine shared the cover of their Trendsetters And Trailblazers issue where they honor the personalities "who define what's next and dare to do what hasn't been done." In the cover photo taken by photographer Mark Ducay, the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 donned a pink sculptural gown by Jaggy Glarino and jewelry pieces from Jewelmer. 'She fell—but she rose poised like royalty,' Mega wrote in the caption. 'Midway through her evening gown walk at Miss Universe Philippines 2025, Ahtisa Manalo hit the floor with just one instinct: get up. And when she did, the cheers shook the room. What could've broken her became the very moment she claimed the crown. A queen was born,' the magazine added. According to Mega, the cover story will follow the rise, fall, and reign of Ahtisa. After three attempts, the beauty queen from Quezon Province was finally crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 early this May. She will represent the Philippines in Miss Universe 2025, which will take place on November 21 at the Impact Muong Thong Thani Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ahtisa Manalo marks 28th birthday with a celebratory shoot
Ahtisa Manalo just turned 28! The Miss Universe Philippines 2025 took to Instagram to share outtakes from her birthday photoshoot, where she stunned in a pale yellow feathered co-ord set, surrounded by vibrant pink balloons. She simply captioned her post with, "Birthday." Ahtisa's fellow beauty queens, including MJ Lastimosa, Gazini Ganados, and Hannah Arnold, greeted her in the comment section. After three attempts, the beauty queen from Quezon Province was finally crowned Miss Universe Philippines earlier this May. She will represent the Philippines in Miss Universe 2025, which will take place on November 21 at the Impact Muong Thong Thani Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Happy birthday, Ahtisa! —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Gabbi Garcia hopes to star in a GL series: 'Why not?'
Gabbi Garcia has played roles in fantasies, dramas, and thrillers, but there is one genre she is yet to tap into. In an interview with GMA News Online following her contract signing with GMA Network, Gabbi said she hopes to star in a girls' love (GL) project one day. 'It's a role that I haven't done. So yes, why not?' Gabbi said. Gabbi said she does not want 'to name drop' her dream leading lady, 'but as long as the script is nice, I would do it.' The Kapuso It Girl also shared more of her dream roles. 'I also have a lot of roles that I wanna do. I want a GL, I want to do a project na maybe like similar [to] like 'Devil Wears Prada,' 'yung mga about fashion,' the actress said. 'I'm just really game to explore more.' Gabbi currently stars in the GMA and Viu series, 'Slay.' The actress is also praised for her hosting skills. She is one of the hosts of 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Collab,' and also hosted Miss Universe Philippines 2025. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Gabbi Garcia looks back on audition rejections, gives advice to aspiring artists
Gabbi Garcia, now an established actress and host, is no stranger to rejection and auditions from when she was starting in her career. In an interview with GMA News Online on Friday, the Kapuso It Girl recalled a project she had auditioned for. 'I did the final callbacks. I lined up. Tapos nakita ko na lang, napapalabas na siya tapos wala ako,' she said. However, despite the rejections, Gabbi said these served as her motivation to keep pursuing a career in the arts. 'I'm grateful kasi hindi siya ever naging malalim na hugot sa 'kin because my parents would always tell me, 'It's okay. It just means it's not yet your time,'' she said. Gabbi also shared that her parents were supportive of her career; her dad Vince would drive her to auditions and her mom Tes would line up with her. 'So, it wasn't really such a traumatic experience for me. It's really more like fuel na alam ko my time will come soon. I believe that everything is planned and everything is destined," she said. 'Ang daming sacrifices just to support me with whatever I'm doing," she added. During her GMA Network contract signing on Friday, Gabbi said that the network was 'one of the few ones who embraced me, who welcomed me, who accepted me, and who saw something in me.' With these experiences under her belt, Gabbi now has these words of wisdom for aspiring artists who have also faced rejection. 'Kung para sa 'yo, para sa 'yo. Your time will come soon as long as you work hard for it,' Gabbi said. 'Nothing happens instantly. Everything requires hard work. So, as long as you're passionate and you really wanna do what you wanna do, be patient and just go for it.' Gabbi currently stars in GMA's first Viu Original series, 'Slay.' The actress has also been praised for her hosting skills. She is one of the hosts of 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Collab" and hosted Miss Universe Philippines 2025 in early May.
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Gabbi Garcia renews contract with GMA Network
Gabbi Garcia remains a Kapuso as she renewed her ties with GMA Network on Friday. The contract signing, held at the GMA Network Center, was attended by GMA Network President and Chief Executive Officer Gilberto Duavit Jr.; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong; GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide and Support Group and President of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes; and Sparkle GMA Artist Center First Vice President Joy Marcelo. GMA Vice President and Head for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier-Cruz, Vice President for Musical Variety, Specials, and Alternative Productions for Entertainment Group Gigi Santiago-Lara, and Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning and Business Development, Chief Risk Officer, and Head of Program Support Regie C. Bautista were also present, along with Gabbi's parents Vince and Tes Lopez, and her boyfriend, actor Khalil Ramos. GMA Network, Inc. Chairman and Adviser Atty. Felipe L. Gozon congratulated Gabbi through a video message. Khalil likewise shared his well-wishes, as well as fellow actors Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, Sanya Lopez, Mikee Quintos, Julie Anne San Jose, Gil Cuerva, Dominic Roque, Boy Abunda, Richard Yap, Robi Domingo, and Mavy Legaspi. Gabbi currently stars in the GMA and Viu series, 'Slay.' The actress is also praised for her hosting skills. She is one of the hosts of 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Collab,' and also hosted Miss Universe Philippines 2025. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
