Tom and Carla's Celebrity Ukay-Ukay now on its second year

Now on their second year as ambassadors of the Celebrity Ukay-Ukay, Kapuso stars Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana will grace its launch at the World Trade Center on November 26. Pre-owned and exclusive items from various stars and news personalities will go on sale for the benefit of GMA Kapuso Foundation’s various projects dedicated to underprivileged Filipino children.

“Making a difference in the lives of others takes hard work, perseverance, and a lot of heart,” shares GMAKF EVP and COO Mel Tiangco. “We are grateful for Tom and Carla’s continued generosity, as well as that of our other celebrity donors, because their support has been instrumental in the fulfillment of the Foundation’s many projects.”

Carla, who is currently busy with her shows Ismol Family, Del Monte Kitchenomics, Karelasyon, and the upcoming series Because of You, made time to sort out items to be sold and auctioned at the Celebrity Ukay-Ukay, while also persuading fellow stars to contribute to the project. “Always a pleasure to lend a hand. With God's help, Tom and I will work harder this year so GMA Kapuso Foundation can build more classrooms and more schools,” she shares on her Instagram account. Carla has actively been promoting the project on social media by giving her followers an exclusive peek on some of the items included in the Celebrity Ukay-ukay.

Tom also expressed his gratitude to his friends in the industry who supported the project. “Napakalaking tulong ang ibinibigay ninyo sa mga kababayan nating nasalanta ng bagyong Yolanda, maging ang lahat ng mga tinutulungan ng GMA Kapuso Foundation ay nagpapasalamat din sa inyo,” says the Marimar leading man as he encourages others to support the Ukay-Ukay on his Instagram account.

Aside from Tom and Carla, among the Kapuso artists who participated and donated items to make this fundraising activity possible are Christian Bautista, Dennis Trillo, Alden Richards, Betong Sumaya, Joyce Ching, Chariz Solomon, Kevin Santos, Jessa Zaragoza, and Eugene Domingo.

GMA News and Public Affairs personalities have also given pre-loved items, including Arnold Clavio, Rhea Santos, Susan Enriquez, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Nelson Canlas, Lhar Santiago, Cesar Apolinario, and Nathaniel “Mang Tani” Cruz.

Other personalities who also donated to the cause are Cheska Garcia-Kramer, AJ Dee, Alyanna Martinez and Cecile Zamora-Van Straten.

Do not miss the chance to discover rare and quality finds and gift ideas from your favorite celebrities at Tom and Carla’s Celebrity Ukay-Ukay booth on November 26-30 at the World Trade Center, and on December 18-20 at the SMX Convention Center. Celebrity auctions will also be held on each bazaar weekend.

This year, be a pinnacle of hope and help touch the lives of thousands of Filipino children by supporting Tom and Carla’s Celebrity Ukay-ukay. 100% of the proceeds will fund projects intended for school development, distribution of basic school supplies and, in line with the season of love and giving, special Christmas projects of the foundation.

For more information on GMA Kapuso Foundation’s various projects, visit the website, www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation.