A lot of dreams and plans were put on hold this 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic we're currently facing.
What goals we set for ourselves at the start of the year were immediately dashed once the lockdown came into place.
Despite these unfortunate circumstances, others continued to hustle all in the name of pursuing their dreams of stardom. And thanks to their hard work, their efforts were rewarded tremendously.
This year alone, GMA Network's talent management arm, GMA Artist Center, has signed 20 new artists to their ever-growing roster of stellar talents.
Some of these artists are industry veterans with a breadth of experience in showbiz who have found a new home in the Kapuso network while others are fresh faces and aspiring artistas hoping to make it big one day.
Among these brilliant actors and actresses are Richard Yap, Khalil Ramos, Myrtle Sarrosa, Luis Hontiveros, Jose Sarasola, John Vic De Guzman, and Royce Cabrera.
After signing with GMA Artist Center, these stars and stars-in-the-making can confidently say that they made the right choice.
Now in their new home network, these celebrities have been immediately blessed with projects left and right where they got to showcase their talents to the Kapuso audience.
Take a look at these new Kapuso stars shining in their first appearance on GMA.
Actress and cosplayer Myrtle Sarrosa flexed her comedic skills when she made an appearance on the longest-running gag show in the Philippines, 'Bubble Gang.'
Myrtle also displayed her acting potential in 'Tadhana' where she portrayed a college student who moonlights as a prostitute.
Catch celebrity chef Jose Sarasola every morning on 'Unang Hirit' where he shares his favorite recipes.
Chef Jose will also appear on the upcoming GMA Public Affairs produced fantasy-romance series 'The Lost Recipe.'
New Kapuso hunk Luis Hontiveros appeared alongside Katrina Halili in an episode of 'Wish Ko Lang.'
Luis wowed new Kapuso fans when he joined the cast of 'Magpakailanman's "Viral Frontliner" story.
Celebrity athlete-turned-actor John Vic De Guzman portrayed a "Kapre" in the Halloween 2020 special of 'Wish Ko Lang.'
John Vic also has a special participation in the upcoming Kapuso rom-com series titled 'Owe My Love.'
New Kapuso actor Khalil Ramos made his first official appearance on GMA in 'All-Out Sundays.'
Khalil is set to make his Kapuso teleserye debut in the upcoming mini-series 'Love You Stranger' alongside real-life girlfriend Gabbi Garcia.
Indie-turned-mainstream actor Royce Cabrera will appear in the upcoming fantasy rom-com series titled 'My Fantastic Pag-Ibig.'
Watch for renowned actor Richard Yap on 'Dear Uge' this January!