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Multi-awarded recording artist and international star Christian Bautista admitted to the press that his decision to move to the Kapuso network was not done in a hurry, and that he had to consider a lot of factors before transferring. During his contract signing with GMA executives last March 20, Christian talked about how he feels being in a new home, what he's looking forward to doing here, and his message to his fans who might be surprised that he is now a Kapuso.

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Multi-awarded recording artist and international star Christian Bautista admitted to the press that his decision to move to the Kapuso network was not done in a hurry, and that he had to consider a lot of factors before transferring. During his contract signing with GMA executives last March 20, Christian talked about how he feels being in a new home, what he's looking forward to doing here, and his message to his fans who might be surprised that he is now a Kapuso.

"It has been a really good experience. Our talks, our negotiations, and finally I'm here. Instantly na-feel ko 'yung welcome ng mga tao, ang sarap. I feel very welcome, I feel very happy na nandito ako ngayon. [I feel] honored also, of this chance, and I'm excited to work," shares Christian.

When asked kung sino ang malakas na nangumbinsi sa kanya sa lumipat sa GMA, this is what Christian had to say. "Hindi po ako gumagawa ng desisyon na biglaan. Kasama po ang pamilya ko, kasama ang management ko, ang Stages, kasama ko ang panalangin. Tapos, malalaman mo naman 'yan eh, kapag 'yung tamang panahon na po. At 'yun na, andito na po tayo."

He signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA, and he can only reveal that he will be part of Party Pilipinas beginning this Sunday, March 24. "Sa ngayon po, sa Party Pilipinas, of course. Makakasama ko ulit sina Rachelle at Mark. I'm excited to work with everyone. Very, very excited kasi we can make beautiful music together."

Are we going to see him in a teleserye soon?

"'Yun din po is part of it. Ako as an artist, gusto ko pang mag-grow, gusto ko pang mag-spread. Idi-discover ko pa sa sarili ko kung ano pa ang kaya kong gawin habang guwapo pa," he jokes.

GMANetwork.com also had the chance to ask Christian for his message to his fans here and abroad, who have supported him since he started in show business. "I support whatever the fans decide, and I will forever love them. I hope that the fans that I have been with for the past nine years will still be with me, and I hope that they can be with me in this journey as well. I thank God that I have the blessing of my family, my friends, my management in this decision, and I hope yours as well."

Watch out for our newest Kapuso Christian Bautista in Party Pilipinas this Sunday, March 24. -- Michelle Caligan, GMANetwork.com