GMA introduces ‘Sparkada’ talent pool
GMA Network is introducing the new members of its Sparkle talent pool. The 17 new talents, called the “Sparkada,” where chosen by Johnny Manahan. “Most of the Sparkada already have a strong social media following. They are already celebrities in their own spheres and rights. Sparkle is here to magnify it and make them even bigger stars. They have all been through intense workshops to make sure they are ready for the limelight,” Mr. Manahan said in a statement. The “Sparkada” talents are: Roxie Smith, Cheska Fausto, Vanessa Peña, Kirsten Gonzales, Caitlyn Stave, Dilek Montemayor, Tanya Ramos, Lauren King, Saviour Ramos, Jeff Moses, Anjay Anson, Michael Sager, Kim Perez, Vince Maristela, Raheel Bhyria, Larkin Castor, and Sean Lucas.
Miss Universe Philippine coronation night
THE MISS Universe Philippines 2022 Finals will be held on April 30, 7 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets are available at SM Tickets (https://smtickets.com/events/view/10924). The coronation night will also stream for free on iWantTFC and ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel.
The Virgin Labfest returns to the live stage
AFTER TWO years of virtual shows, the Virgin Labfest (VLF) returns to live performances for its 17th year. The festival of new plays will be held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Huseng Batute on June 15 to 26, with shows at 2 and 7 p.m. With the theme “Hinga” (Beathe), the VLF will showcase 12 new plays from emerging and established Filipino playwrights. This year the VLF is led by new festival directors Marco Viaña and Tess Jamias. Founded in 2005, the VLF is an annual laboratory festival of untried, untested, and unstaged works. Information on tickets is yet to be announced.
