Expect artists from other networks at GMA Thanksgiving Gala, say Sparkle executives
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According to Gigi Santiago-Lara, "This gala is not just a party... it's really a form of thanksgiving for all the blessings that we've been receiving, not just GMA as a company but also for our artists and our partners."
Not only will the upcoming GMA Thanksgiving Gala feature the growing ranks of Sparkle and Kapuso stars, it will also be welcoming celebrities from other TV networks at the fund-raising dinner as well.
Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara and Assistant Vice President for Talent Management Joy Marcelo
According to Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara and Assistant Vice President for Talent Management Joy Marcelo, the gala will see celebrities from other networks as they join the rest of the Kapuso stars in the night of celebration.
Ms. Joy said in an interview with GMANetwork.com, "Meron din naman [non-Kapuso and non-Sparkle artists] kasi time na rin for us to be open to everyone.
"We're thankful nga kasi we survived, we're here so bakit naman hindi? Everyone is welcome to join the thanksgiving also."
Ms. Gigi emphasized that the gala is a thanksgiving event for the entire industry as it enters a new chapter after the pandemic.
She said, "[Despite the pandemic], nagpapasalamat tayo sa Diyos kasi nandito pa rin tayo. The Kapuso family is standing strong, we are still together. Kumbaga, sama-sama tayo na na-overcome natin 'yung challenges nung pandemic.
"Naka-mount tayo ng magandang mga projects even during the pandemic, and then itong nakaraan na eleksyon, nagpapasalamat tayo kasi matiwasay naman siya lahat na nangyari.
"Meaning, there's so many things to be thankful for and our chairman, si FLG [Felipe L. Gozon], lagi niyang sinasabi na magpasalamat tayo sa Diyos kasi hindi niya tayo pinapabayaan.
"This gala is not just a party, an ordinary party, it's really a form of thanksgiving for all the blessings that we've been receiving, not just GMA as a company but also for our artists and our partners.
"Ito na rin 'yung signal of bigger things to come kasi for so long, [we are] work from home, and then lock-ins and all. Lahat tayo looking forward to normalcy so parang signal ito na, okay na.
"Let's start a new [chapter] and everyone is hopeful na magiging okay na, not just for GMA but for the industry na balik na tayo kung gaano tayo ka-busy before, ganun na sana."
The GMA Thanksgiving Gala will happen on July 30 at the grand ballroom of Shangri-La The Fort.
The red carpet will be livestreamed on GMA Network's Youtube channel and Facebook page, and on Sparkle GMA Artist Center's TikTok account.
Stay tuned to GMANetwork.com to know who will be attending the star-studded GMA Thanksgiving Gala.
