Sparkle GMA Artist Center officially welcomed its newest artists during a contract signing event held on May 12, 2026 at the GMA Network Center building.

The event marked another milestone for Sparkle as content creators and personalities Nicole Fortuna and Baninay Bautista officially joined Status by Sparkle, while actor and television personality Kobie Brown formally became part of the Sparkle roster.

Present during the signing ceremony were GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and President and CEO of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, Sparkle First Vice President Joy Marcelo, Sparkle Senior Assistant Vice President for Talent Sales, Branding, and Marketing Anne Puno-Ignacio, Assistant Vice President for Talent Recruitment and Development Jenny Donato, Assistant Vice President for Sales and Marketing Renze Banawa, Assistant Vice Presidents for Talent Management Vic del Rosario Jr. and Tracy Garcia, and Sparkle Consultant Lawrence Tan, along with Sparkle officers, staff, members of the press, and co-managers.

The program was hosted by Meghan Dionisio and highlighted the growing and diverse roster of talents under Sparkle.

The first featured signee was Nicole Fortuna, a Filipina-British content creator known for her relatable and feel-good videos about adjusting to life in the Philippines after growing up in England. Next to sign was Baninay Bautista, widely recognized for her vibrant personality as a vlogger, host, live streamer, and former housemate from Pinoy Big Brother. 

The final contract signing featured Kobie Brown, who rose to prominence after joining Pinoy Big Brother: Connect, where he finished as Third Big Placer. Kobie officially joined Sparkle alongside his talent manager Vic del Rosario Jr., as well as representatives from Cornerstone Entertainment, including President Erickson Raymundo and Vice President Jeffrey Vadillo.

The event concluded with heartfelt messages from Kobie, Baninay, and Nicole, who shared their appreciation for becoming part of the Sparkle family and their eagerness for the exciting opportunities ahead.

As Sparkle continues to expand its roster of dynamic talents, the signing of Kobie Brown, Baninay, and Nicole reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing artists from various platforms and backgrounds, opening doors to even more exciting projects for Kapuso audiences worldwide.