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The bold, brave, and beautiful women of the Sparkle 10 were formally introduced to the press on Tuesday, March 5, at the GMA Network Studio 7.

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These stunning and talented ladies strutted down the runway in their stylish ensembles and showed their unique personalities and strengths to the members of the press.

During the event, Kapuso actresses Shuvee Etrata and Angel Guardian talked about how they feel about being a part of the Sparkle 10.

According to the Cebuana beauty, she is full of gratitude and happiness to be a part of the said group.

“My initial reaction was kinabahan. Of course, a Bisaya like me, sobrang kaba po na mapasama, [nine] beautiful and empowered ladies ang kasama ko po. And I'm just very grateful to be given the chance by Sparkle na nandito po [ako] ngayon sa harap ninyo. So [now] that island girl is now part of Sparkle 10, I'm just happy,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre actress revealed that she was surprised when she was chosen to be part of the Sparkle 10. The Filipina-Palestinian beauty also said that they can empower their fellow women because of their differences.

“I was surprised noong nalaman ko na I'm part of the Sparkle 10," she shared.

Angel added, “It's just exciting. I'm very excited kasi we are all different. We all have different personalities and characters, and yet, here we are. And I know na we can inspire and empower other women just by being ourselves because we are all different.”

Aside from Shuvee and Angel, the Sparkle 10 also include Faith Da Silva, Kate Valdez, Rabiya Mateo, Ashley Ortega, Lianne Valentin, Lexi Gonzales, Liezel Lopez, and Elle Villanueva.