EXCLUSIVE: Alden Richards expresses excitement over 'Centerstage' hosting stint
Asia's Multimedia star Alden Richards shared on Thursday, January 9, that he's excited to host GMA's newest singing talent competition, Centerstage, since he's fond of kids.
In an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, the Centerstage host said that he's grateful for the major hosting stint GMA has entrusted to him.
“Excited ako kasi mahilig ako sa bata first and foremost. And the last hosting show that I did for GMA was 'Bet ng Bayan' pa. Batang-bata pa 'ko no'n. That was five or six years ago,” he said adding that Centerstage is one of his major hosting projects for 2020.
“Aside from 'Eat Bulaga!,' parang ito 'yung isa sa mga magiging major hosting projects ko for 2020. So happy. Masaya, masaya.”
The Centerstage host also gave a piece of advice for the aspiring young contestants.
“Doon sa mga bata, siyempre, ginawa natin itong show para sa kanila and ang talagang main objective natin dito is for them to gain experience and enjoy at the same time,” he said.
“Mas maganda talaga na nae-expose 'yung mga bata, especially talented kids, sa mga ganitong klaseng platforms para ma-showcase 'yung talent, para ma-amplify 'yung talent nila, at na ma-hone nila at an early age.
“I'm very happy that GMA came up with this concept and talagang maa-advise ko lang sa mga bata is let's just enjoy the show and learn from it kasi maraming matututunan dito,” he added.
Joining Alden as the Centerstage backstage host is Kapuso comedian Betong Sumaya.
Meanwhile, the panel of judges that will screen the aspiring kids includes Concert Queen Pops Fernandez, Kapuso vocal powerhouse and West End singer Aicelle Santos, and renowned musical director Mel Villena.
Centerstage is a singing competition that will feature kids aged 12 and under who will try to outshine one another in order to take and defend their place on the center stage.
Catch Alden on Centerstage soon on GMA primetime.
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