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Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi proudly stayed with GMA as she renewed her contract with GMA Artist Center today, December 16.

Yasmien has been a Kapuso since placing First Princess in the inaugural season of GMA's reality-based artista search StarStruck in 2003.

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After the contract signing, an emotional Yasmien said, "Even after 18 years of being a Kapuso, I still learn a lot of new things every day and I look forward for more exciting projects and learning as I continue living this dream."

"Nauna lang naman po itong lahat sa isang pangarap, noong gusto ko maging artista sa StarSturck at ngayon, ito na po, artista na po talaga akong ganap,” she added.

"Maraming salamat GMA dahil hinubog niyo ako bilang isang artista at minahal niyo po ako."

Present in the virtual contract signing were Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, First Vice President for Drama Productions Redgie A. Magno, First Vice President for Business Development Department III (Talk/Magazine/Musical Variety/Specials) Darling de Jesus-Bodegon, First Vice President and Head of GMA Regional TV and Synergy Oliver B. Amoroso, Senior Assistant Vice President for Drama Productions Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, and GMA Artist Center senior talent manager Vic Del Rosario.

Yasmien currently plays Dorothy in GMA Afternoon Prime's Las Hermanas, which airs after Eat Bulaga!

Congratulations, Yasmien!

Take a look back at how Yasmien grew from a StarStruck survivor to one of the finest drama actresses of her generation: