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Actress Andrea Torres has renewed her exclusive management contract with GMA Artist Center today, July 16.

To mark this special occasion, Andrea attended an exclusive virtual event held for her by her management.

Andrea expressed gratitude to GMA Artist Center and GMA Network for continuing to trust and believe in her.

"I feel like today is more than just a contract renewal but rather a celebration of all the things I've always dreamed of since I was a little girl. The times when I was struggling are still so clear to me. I needed someone to take a chance on me and GMA gave me the necessary break and placed their trust in me by giving me my very first lead appearance in my launching project. It was a dual role for the remake of 'Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga' and my life has never been the same since," the actress said.

According to Andrea, the break changed the course of her life.

"From almost giving up trying to prove that I deserve this spot in the industry, GMA completely and pleasantly changed the course of my life. You have consistently taken a leap of faith with me. You have given me my biggest projects and most memorable roles," she expressed.

It is this unwavering trust that continues to motivate Andrea in all her pursuits.

"Sometimes, I ask myself if I really deserve it already. Your unwavering belief and trust in me is what motivates me to always give more than what is expected of me. I hope I have never disappointed you and I'm committed to never will. I will always aspire to pleasantly surprise you and make you proud. I am doing so because that overwhelming feeling of appreciation will always be there and I want you to know that in the list of the things that I'm grateful for, I'm most grateful to GMA. Thank you. Thank you so much," she ended.

Senior Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi S. Lara expressed her joy at the prospect of working with Andrea in the next coming years.

"I just want to say congratulations to Andrea. Over the years, Andrea has shown us her depth, her versatility as an actress, and her love for her craft. She's hardworking and very professional as I'm sure many of the producers here can attest. We at GMA and Artist Center are very happy to continue working with her for many more years to come," she shared.

Also present at the signing are GMA Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, Senior Vice President for GMA Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, First Vice President and Head of Regional TV and Synergy Oliver B. Amoroso, First Vice President For Drama Productions Redgie A. Magno, Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier Cruz, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, Senior Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer, GMA Artist Center Senior Talent Manager Vic del Rosario, Senior Program Manager Helen Sese, First Vice President for Business Development Department III (Talk/Magazine/Musical Variety/Specials and Alternative Productions) Darling De Jesus-Bodegon and GMA Films President and Programming Consultant to the Chairman and CEO Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes.

Kapuso singer and The Clash alum Thea Astley served as the virtual event's host.

Andrea's friends, family, and colleagues also sent in their messages to the actress via recorded videos. The actress turned emotional as she listened to their well wishes.

Andrea Torres began her career in GMA's defunct youth-oriented magazine show, Ka-Blog! in 2011, she signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network and has since been part of various television shows such as Blusang Itim, Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga, With a Smile, Ang Lihim ni Annasandra, The Millionaire's Wife, Alyas Robin Hood, and The Better Woman.

She is set to star in the upcoming family drama Legal Wives, where she plays the second and only Christian wife of a wealthy Muslim man.