Iya Villania finds work-life balance as a Kapuso; renews exclusive contract with GMA Network
Versatile actress, host and hands-on mother Iya Villania remains a loyal Kapuso as she renewed her commitment with GMA Network in a contract signing held yesterday, October 22.
Present during the signing were GMA Network Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Felipe L. Gozon; Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara; Senior Program Manager Jennifer Cordova-Reyes and Asian Artists Agency Chief Operating Officer Rowena Salido.
Iya, who has displayed her proficiency as a host and an actress in her five years of being with the Network, expresses her immeasurable gratitude towards GMA for allowing her to grow both as an artist and a mother to her two kids.
“I'm glad that I'm still here. In the five years that I've been here, I'm glad that GMA has allowed me to enjoy a good work-life balance. I get to enjoy being a mom, a wife, an athlete, on top of enjoying the work that I do here. That's really what I love being with GMA. They make life so easy to love and live,” she said.
Iya's versatility as an actress shone further when she took on the lovable role of Kennedy in My Korean Jagiya and Becca in Because of You. The highly-talented Kapuso star also has an extensive hosting experience including GMA programs Taste Buddies, Lip Sync Battle Philippines, People vs. The Stars, Home Foodie, to name a few. At present, Iya is the host of Chika Minute, the showbiz segment of the Network's flagship newscast 24 Oras, and the family-oriented morning show Mars Pa More.
Iya shares that hosting Mars Pa More with Camille Prats is a dream come true for her.
“It's actually a show that I've always wanted to do for the longest time. I'm happy that I'm part of the show. It's something that I'm very familiar with - it's lifestyle magazine and especially now that I'm a mom. I'm really in my comfort zone when I'm at Mars Pa More.”
During the contract signing, Atty. Gozon expressed his utmost appreciation over Iya's loyalty towards GMA 7, “Of course, we are very grateful na napili na naman niya tayo dahil si Iya ay hindi lamang magaling na host pero magaling na artista rin 'yan. She is a valued asset of the Kapuso Network.”