Kilalanin ang lima sa hottest Kapuso rising stars

The road to stardom is never easy, but having that "It-factor" can make aspiring artists rise up to new heights. A good mix of talent, passion and charisma equates to hotness. Who among the roster of Kapuso young stars possess these qualities?  Yassi Pressman Known as the Princess of the Dance Floor, Yassi has been beating the rhythm since she started in S.O.P. Her dancing skills were further noticed in Party Pilipinas and Sunday All Stars. Besides being a talented dancer, Yassi is also an excellent actress. Yassi has played a kontrabida in Tween Hearts and Cielo de Angelina, a winged horse in Si Agimat,si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako and an Elite Dance Crew member in the danceserye, Time of Your Life. The versatile Yassi will now be conquering the big screen as she headlines the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Kaleidoscope World. Yassi totally sizzles!   Sef Cadayona   Sef Cadayona is proving that there is more to him than being the star of a popular ice cream commercial. The StarStruck V avenger is also a dancer extraordinaire and a well-loved comedian. Recently, he was awarded Breakthrough Performance by an Actor in the 2013 Golden Screen Awards for his outstanding performance in the film, Gayak. He continues to showcase his wide acting range in his current shows, Mundo Mo’y Akin, Bubble Gang, Vampire Ang Daddy Ko and Sunday All Stars. He is set to star in the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Kaleidoscope World. Sef Cadayona definitely has what it takes to stay in this industry and that makes him absolutely hot!  Rita de Guzman A sassy songstress and promising actress, Rita de Guzman seems destined for stardom. At the age of 10, she became the first grand champion of Popstar Kids. From then on, she has portrayed a variety of roles on film and television. From her role as the beautiful but deadly Lila in the film Dagim, to her latest role as the annoying rich girl Allison in Mundo Mo’y Akin, Rita is wonderfully convincing. As a singer, her songs have been part of the soundtracks of TV shows like The Greatest Love and First Time, as well as the film My Lady Boss. Rita definitely has a bright future ahead of her! Ruru Madrid 15-year old Ruru Madrid has only been in the industry for a year, but he is already making waves. After finishing as runner-up in Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break, Ruru joined the cast of Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa, where he played Rasul. His memorable performance left people clamoring for more, and they got what they wanted when Ruru appeared alongside Marian Rivera in the film, My Lady Boss. He continues to make legions of fans scream every week in Sunday All Stars. His undying appeal and raw talent will surely propel him to the top. Kristoffer Martin Kristoffer Martin has definitely come a long way since his Tween Hearts days. The Kapuso young actor has proven that he can break out of the cutesy, teen actor mold and become a serious actor. On television, he played a teenager who falls in love with a prostitute in the GMA Telebabad series, Pahiram ng Sandali. He pushed himself to the limits when he played a slum dweller involved in illegal gambler in the film, Oros. His critically acclaimed performance won him accolades including Best Supporting Actor at the 10th Golden Screen Awards and Honorable Mention for Best Supporting Actor at the 16th Long Island Film Expo in New York. This 18 year-old achiever deserves nothing less than the top spot in our list of Hottest Kapuso Rising Stars. The Kapuso turf is truly filled with talented gals and lads who are out to show what they’ve got. For more updates on these hot Kapuso stars, just log on to www.gmanetwork.com. -- Samantha Portillo/Bochic Estrada, GMANetwork.com.