The leading broadcast network in the Philippines, GMA-7, is a treasure trove of incredible actors and promising talents in the local entertainment scene.
That is why it is not surprising that many are eager to switch networks and become an official Kapuso.
Former Kapamilya A-listers Aiai Delas Alas, Heart Evangelista, and Iya Villania have found their career blossoming with GMA Network since they transferred.
Iya is one of the network's top hosts and is part of the high-rating and award-winning flagship news program '24 Oras' as a Chika Minute anchor.
Meanwhile, Heart Evangelista, dubbed as Queen of Creative Collaborations, has found her life with GMA-7 bearing fruit with numerous big projects under her belt.
She was part of primetime series like 'Mulawin VS Ravena' and 'My Korean Jagiya,' and was also given the opportunity to become a judge in 'StarStruck' in 2019.
In an interview, Heart expressed her profound gratitude for her home network.
“I guess it would be the first time I've signed with GMA as I was also going through so much transition in my life and looking back, it really changed my life,“ she said.
"It was such a big part of my life so I'm always grateful to GMA for welcoming me. They took me when I had nothing and, you know, that really says so much about who they are and I'll forever be grateful to them,"
In 2021, some former Kapamilya celebrities including the award-winning actress Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Xian Lim, and Kuya Kim Atienza made the decision to transfer and explore new opportunities in the Kapuso Network.
Find out the other celebrities who made the big switch to the Kapuso Network.
Almira Muhlach is feeling right at home with GMA-7. A former Kapamilya, her first project when she decided to transfer to the Kapuso Network in 2019 was the afternoon drama 'Madrasta' starring Arra San Agustin, Juancho Trivino and Thea Tolentino.
Now, she can be seen in the GTV primetime series 'The Lost Recipe' starring Mikee Quintos and Kelvin Miranda. Before transferring, Almira's last soap in the Kapamilya Network was 'Halik.'
A former Star Magic talent, actress Zonia Mejia is now part of the star-studded roster of Sparkle GMA Artist Center. She was part of the 2018 batch of Star Magic Circle, which includes Tony Labrusca and Donny Pangilinan. She was also a former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother 2015 and appeared in the youth-oriented show 'Luv U.' Zonia is being groomed to be the next big star of GMA-7.
She was part of the GTV kilig series 'Heartful Café' starring Julie Anne San Jose and David Licauco, and was cast in 'Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa' of Kapuso Primetime couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in 2022.
Actor/dancer Rayver Cruz finally returned to his former home network GMA-7. Rayver got his first break as a kid reporter in the defunct program '5 and Up' and later appeared in the Kapuso sitcom 'Kiss Muna' starring Joey de Leon, Ara Mina, and Jomari Yllana back in 2000. His last show in the Kapamilya network was 'Bagani.'
Girls can't get enough of the sweet smile of the newest Kapuso heartthrob Manolo Pedrosa. Manolo was a former PBB teen housemate.
Love Marie Ongpauco or simply Heart Evangelista was a tween royalty in ABS-CBN. She jumped ship in April 2008 and is now one of the prized talents of GMA-7.
The young heartthrob signed with GMA-7 this May 17. Paul revealed with GMANetwork.com why he decided to become a Kapuso again. He said, “Actually po it took me one year, pinag-isipan ko po talaga pero 'yun na po 'yung nasa puso ko, I need to be home na ganun para maka-try naman ng ibang bahay.”
Highly-respected Coney Reyes was part of the stellar cast of the superhero action series 'Victor Magtanggol' (2018) starring Alden Richards. She last showcased her acting prowess in the primetime series 'Love of My Life.'
The younger sister of Angelika dela Cruz, Mika dela Cruz, transferred to GMA-7 in November 9, 2016. Mika was part of 'Goin Bulilit' and and 'You're My Home' in the Kapamilya network.
'Pinoy Big Brother' (PBB) housemate Tom Rodriguez found his luck in GMA-7 when he signed a three-year contract in September 2013. His popularity reached new heights when he starred in 'My Husband's Lover' opposite Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana.
Glaiza De Castro appeared as one of the supporting cast members in a Kris Aquino horror movie. As a Kapuso, Glaiza became one of the most respected kontrabidas in the showbiz industry and even starred in her very own soaps like 'Grazilda' (2010), 'Encantadia' (2016), 'Contessa' (2018), and 'False Positive' (2022).
Fans fondly call her “Boss G” in the reality show 'Running Man Philippines'.
Top Pinoy balladeer Christian Bautista transferred to GMA-7 in 2013. He has been with the Kapamilya network since he joined 'Star in a Million' in 2003. As an actor, Christian starred in the Kapuso drama shows 'With A Smile' (2013) and 'Strawberry Lane' (2015), and 'Encantadia' requel (2016). The singer now shares his knowledge in singing as a judge in the hit reality TV singing contest 'The Clash.' He is also a mainstay in 'All-Out Sundays.'
Actor/Model Martin del Rosario signed an exclusive contract with GMA in September 2014. Since becoming a Kapuso, Martin has established himself as one of the best actors of his generation. He bagged the coveted Best Leading Male Performance award at the 24th Asian Television Awards in 2020 for his performance in 'Born Beautiful.' Martin is set to portray Prince Zardoz in the big Kapuso project 'Voltes V: Legacy.'
Camille Prats became known after playing Princess Sarah in the '90s movie Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa. The child star left ABS-CBN in 2004 and was one of the lead stars in the primetime drama 'Second Chances.' She also hosted the lifestyle show 'Mars Pa More' with Iya Villania and returned to doing drama series via 'AraBella' in 2023.
Veteran comedienne Nova Villa used to star in ABS-CBN's 'Home Along Da Riles' with the late comedy king Dolphy. Now she's a mainstay in 'Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento.'
Award-winning comedy actress Eugene Domingo has found her niche in hosting several Kapuso shows like the defunct game show 'Celebrity Bluff' and the drama-comedy show 'Dear Uge.'
Highly acclaimed actress Gloria Romero left ABS-CBN in 2011, her home for a least 15 years. Since being an official Kapuso, she has been part of top-caliber GMA soaps like 'Niño' and 'The Half Sisters .' She now plays Lola Goreng in 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko.'
Since signing an exclusive contract with GMA-7 on September 2013, Inay Magda has been busy doing several shows in the Kapuso network. These include: Carmela, Vampire Ang Daddy Ko, Ilustrado, More Than Words, D' Originals, Victor Magtanggol and The Better Woman.
Ten years after she left GMA Network, the former 'Click' star returned to her previous home network in November 2014. Iya Villania regularly hosts the "Chika Minute" segment of '24 Oras' and is one of the former hosts of the defunct morning talk show 'Mars Pa More'.
Did you know '24 Oras' anchor Mel Tiangco was the former news anchor in rival news program 'TV Patrol' ?
Connie previously worked for ABS-CBN as one of their news reporters. Since she transferred, Connie became a regular host in 'Unang Hirit' and GMA NEWSTV noontime news program 'Balitanghali.'
The equally talented sister of Miss World 2013 Megan Young, Lauren, entered show business in 2006 as a Kapamilya. But, late 2012, the promising actress made a huge move and jumped to GMA-7. Since transferring, Lauren starred in many Kapuso shows, including 'Hiram na Alaala,' 'Dormitoryo,' and 'Legally Blind.'
Comedy Concert Queen Aiai Delas Alas returned to GMA-7 in 2015. Since then, she has been busy doing several projects with the Kapuso Network including Let the Love Begin (2015), Hay, Bahay! (2016), and Sherlock, Jr. (2018). The award-winning comedian is a mainstay in the all-original musical competition 'The Clash' and she was also part of the romcom series 'Owe My Love' starring Lovi Poe and Benjamin Alves. Aiai is now being managed by GMA Artist Center since July 2020.
Kapuso singer Mark Bautista's first project here in GMA-7 was 'Party Pilipinas following his transfer in 2010. Mark is currently part of the star-studded cast of 'All-Out Sundays.'
Angelika was part of 'Esperanza' in the '90s. She played a kontrabida role in the GMA Afternoon Prime series 'Healing Hearts' as Nimfa.
Top actress Jean Garcia is at home in GMA-7. She was known as Madam Claudia in 'Pangako Sa 'Yo.'
Former matinee idol Gabby Concepcion officially became a Kapuso in 2015. Gabby was last seen on ABS-CBN's 'Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin' and 'Dyesebel' before the transferred to GMA Network. Since then, Gabby became part of hit Kapuso series like 'Ika-6 Na Utos' (2016) and 'Love You Two' (2019), with Sunshine Dizon and Jennylyn Mercado, respectively. Likewise, Gabby's team up with Sanya Lopez in 'First Yaya' (2021) and its sequel 'First Lady' (2022) were also very successful.
Miss World titlist and 'StarStruck' avenger Megan Young returned to GMA-7 in March 2015, after leaving in 2007.
Comedian Archie Alemania is well-identified with ABS-CBN. He has done several shows in the network like 'Wazzup Wazzup' and 'I Love Betty La Fea.'This time around, Archie jumped to Kapuso Network and is working with the best-of-the best in the industry like Michael V in 'Bubble Gang.'
Edgar Allan Guzman is a product of 'Eat Bulaga's' Mr. Pogi competition, which he won in 2006. He used to be part of the Kapamilya network working in several shows like 'Oh My G!,' 'Your Face Sounds Familiar,' and 'Doble Kara.' He starred in Heart Evangelista's romcom series titled 'My Korean Jagiya.'
Atom Araullo made a big jump to GMA-7 in September 2017 when he inked a contract with his new home network. He was a former host of ABS-CBN's morning show 'Umagang Kay Ganda.' Atom rose to popularity via the pre-teen TV magazine show,''5 & Up.'
Kapuso viewers remember Carmina Villarroel as one of the hosts of morning talk show 'SiS'. She hosted the show with real-life friends, sisters Janice and Gelli de Belen. She was last seen in 'Pahiram ng Isang Ina' (2011) before she switched networks. Carmina returned to GMA Network and starred in the GMA primetime series 'Kambal Karibal' in 2017.
She also earned lots of praise by portraying Barbara Sagrado-Dee in the primetime soap 'Widows' Web.'
Eliza Pineda top billed the Kapamilya primetime series 'Maria Flordeluna' and was part of the kid show 'Goin' Bulilit.' She is now officially a Kapuso after she shared last September 27, 2017 that she signed with the network's talent management arm, GMA Artist Center.
Jason Abalos burst into the entertainment scene via the TV talent search 'Star Circle Quest.' His last project in the Kapamilya network before transferring to GMA-7 in October 2017 was the soap 'Langit Lupa.'
Catherine Rem formerly known as Cathy Remperas was a PBB housemate in 2010. She was part of Melai Cantiveros' 'Wansapanataym' series titled 'Inday Bote.'
Ex-Kapamilya teen star Kyline Alcantara feels at home in GMA-7. People didn't know that she had to audition for her role in the Kapuso primetime series 'Kambal, Karibal.' She also earned the title of "La Nueva Kontrabida" for her effective portrayal of the role of Cheska and Crisel in the soap.
Former GilrTrends member Kelley Day is ready to spread her wings and go solo as one of the new talents of GMA Artist Center. Before her transfer, Kelley regularly appeared on the rival program of 'Eat Bulaga.'
Direk Toto Natividad used to be a director for the Kapamilya show 'Ang Probinsyano.' He was tapped to be one of the directors of 'Cain at Abel' starring Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo.
Former Kapamilya child star Kiray Celis made a huge decision before the end of 2018 by transferring to GMA-7. The actress/comedienne is a former cast member of the kiddie gag show 'Goin' Bulilit.'
Former 'La Luna Sangre' star Anjo Damiles inked a co-management contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center on July 15, 2019. Anjo was seen in several Kapamilya soaps like 'Forevermore' and 'Doble Kara.'
In November 2022, he renewed his contract with Sparkle (formerly GMA Artist Center).
Former Hashtag member Jon Lucas is the newest hottie joining the Kapuso Network. In his six years with the Kapamilya network, he has done several shows like It's Showtime, Luv U and Be Careful with My Heart.
Former Kapamilya star Ysabel Ortega inked a contract with GMA on September 26, 2019. She starred in the drama soap 'The Gift' alongside Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards and Martin del Rosario. She is now part of the much-awaited live action adaptation of 'Voltes V: Legacy' as Jamie Robinson.
Jose Sarasola was introduces as ne of the newly signed talents of GMA Artist Center on June 16, 2020. The Fil-Spanish hottie was part of the reality TV show 'Pinoy Fear Factor' (2008) and the romantic-drama series 'Alyna' (2010) in ABS-CBN.
Ashley Sarmiento joins her Ate Kiray Celis after signing a contract with the talent management arm of the Kapuso Network. Kiray and Ashley were both part of the kiddie gag show 'Goin' Bulilit'.
In April 2023, this young actress joined 18 others as they were launched as part of the Sparkle Teens by GMA-7.
Model-actor Luis Hontiveros was a talent of the Kapamilya Network, before switching to GMA-7 in July 2020. A little trivia, he did audition before in the reality-based artista search 'StarStruck'.
Multi-talented actor Khalil Ramos signed a management contract under GMA Artist Center on October 13,2020. Khalil got his big break in showbiz by placing second place on 'Pilipinas Got Talent' in 2011.
Former 2016 Miss Universe Top 6 finalist Maxine Medina is the latest Kapamilya who made the decision to become a Kapuso this 2020. Her last soap with her previous network was 'Los Bastardos.' Now, Maxine is part of the star-studded cast of 'First Yaya' starring Gabby Concepcion and Sanya Lopez.
Yup, little Clarence Delgado is now a teenager. The former 'Goin Bulilit' star, who entered showbiz via defunct talent search show 'Star Circle Quest: The Search for the Next Kiddie Superstar' is now a Kapuso! Clarence was part of the top-rating GMA Telebabad series 'First Yaya' and 'First Lady' starring Sanya Lopez and Gabby Concepcion.
Another long-time Kapamilya who will be joining the star-studded cast of 'First Yaya' is actor-director Thou Reyes. Thou started his career via the 90's youth-oriented show 'Ang TV.' He was last seen in the Kapamilya drama series 'Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin.'
GMA Network officially announced on February 23, 2021 that Albert Martinez will be doing a big project with the Kapuso Network. The 59-year-old actor was part of the 1980 teleserye 'Anna Liza' starring the late Julie Vega. His last project with GMA-7 was 'Twin Hearts' in 2003.
Beauty Gonzalez feels right at home as a Kapuso. Since she transferred in 2021, Beauty has starred in several successful GMA teledramas including: 'Stories From The Heart: Loving Miss Bridgette', 'I Can See You: AlterNate', and 'The Fake Life'.
Sportscaster and analyst Martin Javier used to cover sports games for ABS-CBN. Now, Martin is a certified Kapuso and is a co-host for 'Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96.'
Expect to see more of Martin as Season 96 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) officially rolls on.
Philippine showbiz gem and award-winning actress Bea Alonzo has signed her contract with GMA Network on July 1, 2021. The event held in Edsa Shangri-La in Mandaluyong city was well-attended by the big bosses of GMA-7, incuding GMA-7 Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong who joined the event virtually via video conferencing.
Former Kapamilya actor-host Xian Lim is relishing every moment working as a Kapuso. He acted alongside Glaiza De Castro in the GMA Telebabad series 'False Positive' and was given the opportunity to direct an episode of the award-winning show 'Wish Ko Lang' hosted by GMA News pillar Vicky Morales.
It was announced in the Signed for Stardom event of GMA Artist Center in September 2021 that Roi Vinzon's daughter, Lala Vinzon is now officially a Kapuso. Lala was a graduate of 'The Voice Teens', where she placed first runnerup in 2017.
On October 4, Kim Atienza, also referred to as the “Kuya ng Bayan,” officially joined the Kapuso Network. The renowned TV personality is set to appear in three shows, namely, '24 Oras,' 'Mars Pa More,' and GTV's latest newsmagazine show 'Dapat Alam Mo!'
Idol Philippines 2019 grand winner Zephanie is one of the newest gems being managed by the Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
Jerry Lopez Sineng is one of the newest Kapuso directors. He is one of the brains behind GMA's first suspenserye titled 'Widows' Web.' Before becoming a Kapuso, he worked in ABS-CBN for 26 years.
Before signing with Sparkle GMA Artist Center, Mariel Pamintuan used to be part of Star Magic, the talent management arm of Star Magic.
Former Kapamilya child star Marco Masa is one of the newest talents of Sparkle GMA Artist Center. He was among the young heartthrobs launched as members of the Sparkle Teens in April 2023.
Marco played the role of the young Tristan in 'Start-Up PH' (2022).
Richard Yap is also a certified Kapuso now! In one of his interviews, the actor said that transferring to GMA was the easiest and most practical career move for him.
Chanty of Korean girl group Lapillus was launched as part of the Star Magic Circle Batch 2018. She has appeared in several Kapamilya series like “Hiwaga ng Kambat" and "Starla". In November 2022, it was officially announced that Chanty will begin an amazing chapter in her career, after she signed a management contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
Sparkle GMA Artist Center added another talented beauty queen in their roster after former Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 winner Bianca Manalo inked her contract during the 'Signed for Stardom' event on November 22. Bianca's last soap in the Kapamilya network was 'Broken Marriage Vow.'
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Jayson Gaiza is the newest comedy gem being managed by Sparkle. Jayson was a finalist in the first season of 'Pinoy Big Brother' and has appeared in several comedy programs in the Kapamilya network. He was recently seen on GMA via John Lloyd Cruz-starrer sitcom 'Happy ToGetHer.'