GMA Network is a Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network Inc. The network is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter facilities, Tower of Power, are located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 12 major cities across the country including Dagupan, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu and Davao. GMA Network is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo; the branding was originally introduced in 1992 and was officially introduced on October 27, 2002 during an episode of its now-defunct noontime variety show SOP. GMA Network is one of the largest television and radio network in the Philippines, along with TV5 and A2Z.
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho, known professionally as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino actor. He is known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the first ever gay-themed series on Philippine TV, My Husband's Lover aired on GMA Network in 2013.
John Ross Sanchez Gamboa, known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor, comedian and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest.
Roxanne Bosch Guinoo-Yap is a Filipino actress. She mostly appears on TV shows but has also starred in movies, such as Now That I Have You, the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series, and D' Anothers.
Jodi Chrissie Garcia Santamaria, better known by her screen name Jodi Sta. Maria, is a Filipino actress. Dubbed as the country's 'Silent Superstar', she is notable for her versatility in comedy, horror, and drama across independent film, blockbusters and television. She has been nominated for a FAMAS Award and two Gawad Urian Awards. In 2014, she won the "Favorite Foreign Actress" trophy at the Vietnam Green Star Awards. In 2016, she was nominated for "Best Performance by an Actress" at the 44th International Emmy Awards for her role as Amor Powers in Pangako sa 'Yo. In 2022, Sta. Maria won Best Drama Actress at the Golden Laurel Batangas Province Media Awards and Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.
Sarah Lahbati is a Filipino actress. She gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of reality show StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network. Lahbati declared StarStruck V's Ultimate Female Survivors after nine weeks of the competition. Together with Steven Silva, they each won P1.5 million cash prize and an exclusive contract with GMA Network, with a minimum guarantee of P3.5 million.
Devon Seron is a Filipina actress and television personality.
My Binondo Girl is a Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Francis Xavier Pasion, it stars Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Jolo Revilla and Matteo Guidicelli. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block from August 22, 2011 to January 20, 2012, replacing Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin and was replaced by City Hunter. The drama revolves around a girl who pretends to be a man to gain her father's affection.
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion is a Filipino actor, athlete, pilot and singer.
Be Careful with My Heart is a 2012 Philippine television drama series starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. The series aired on ABS-CBN's PrimeTanghali noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from July 9, 2012 to November 28, 2014 and was replaced by Give Love on Christmas.
Timothy Yap is a Filipino TV and radio host, actor, newspaper editor, creative director, and columnist from Manila, Philippines. He also owns several clubs in the Philippines. He currently hosts The Tim Yap Show which airs weeknights on GMA Network, edits a pop culture section of The Philippine Star entitled "Supreme", and hosted the morning radio talk show The Playground on 99.5 PLAYFM.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2012. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
Jhann Marlowe Galman Pamintuan, known professionally as Marlo Mortel, is a Filipino actor, TV host, musician, entrepreneur, and singer-songwriter. Who is best known for his role as Nicolo Angelo Cortez in the morning television drama, Be Careful with My Heart and Gabriel Luna in OMG. In the novel I Love You Since 1892, he was originally introduced as Juanito Alfonso, a noble and kind-hearted love interest for protagonist Carmela. He is currently under ABS-CBN's talent management Star Magic.
The 45th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSF-BOEA) is a part of the annual awards in the Philippines held on May 18, 2014. The award-giving body honors Filipino actors, actresses and other performers' commercial success, regardless of artistic merit, in the Philippine entertainment industry.
The 44th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSF-BOEA) is a part of the annual awards in the Philippines held on May 19, 2013. The award-giving body honors Filipino actors, actresses and other performers' commercial success, regardless of artistic merit, in the Philippine entertainment industry.
Reynante Hofileña Abellana, professionally known as Rey "PJ" Abellana, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his portrayal as PJ in the Philippine TV series Anna Liza in the 1980s.
Joshua Espineli Garcia is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in 2015 after being part of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: All In as a contestant. He rose to prominence for his critically acclaimed performances in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser Vince and Kath and James and in the primetime series The Good Son. Garcia has starred in various TV series such as The Greatest Love (2016), Ngayon at Kailanman (2018), The Killer Bride (2019), and Unbreak My Heart (2023). He has also starred in the films Love You to the Stars and Back (2017), I Love You, Hater (2018), Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan (2023), and Un/Happy For You (2024).
The Achy Breaky Hearts is a 2016 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Antoinette Jadaone and starring Ian Veneracion, Richard Yap and Jodi Sta. Maria. The film was produced by Star Cinema and released on June 29, 2016, in theaters nationwide.
Unbreak My Heart is a 2023 Philippine romantic drama television series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Emmanuel Quindo Palo and Dolly Dulu, it stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Joshua Garcia, and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on May 29, 2023 in the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on November 16, 2023 with a total of 2 seasons and 100 episodes. It was replaced by Lovers & Liars in its timeslot.
