#NatatangingKapuso: Celebrities na loyal sa GMA-7
Jumping ship may sometimes be tempting, but these celebrities have proven their loyalty for remaining Kapuso artists through the years.
A testament to their loyalty are the top-notch projects GMA has given them that have helped them hone their craft and skills which enabled them to develop their exemplary careers and earn multiple feats from various award-giving bodies here and abroad.
But more than receiving accolades, what made them stay in the network is how it creates a working team that feels like family. No wonder why some Kapuso celebrities have built friendships at work while others even found their better halves on set like real-life couples Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, and Rochelle Pangilinan and Arthur Solinap.
Get to know the celebrities and personalities who chose to remain a Kapuso in this gallery:
Chynna Ortaleza
Mula sa kanyang karakter bilang Mimi sa 'Click,' Rebecca sa 'Sugo,' Divine sa 'Luna Blanca,' Batchi sa 'The Rich Man's Daughter,' at Rashana sa 'Mulawin VS Ravena' ay maraming makulay na karakter na ang nabigyang-buhay ni Chynna Ortaleza sa kanyang maraming taon bilang isang Kapuso.
Jessica Soho
Multi-awarded journalist Jessica Soho has been with GMA Network since 1985. Her documentaries "Kidneys for Sale" and "Kamao" made her the first Filipino reporter, with GMA Network as the first Filipino network, to win the George Foster Peabody Award in 1999. She holds the distinction of being the most awarded broadcast journalist in Philippine history with two hundred fifty-three (253) local awards and thirty-two (32) international awards to date.
Mel Tiangco
Kapuso news anchor Mel Tiangco has been with GMA-7 for more than two decades. Aside from being one of the multi-awarded news presenters in the Kapuso Network, Ms. Mel also serves as the ambassador of the GMA Kapuso Foundation.
Dingdong Dantes
Simula nang lumabas si Dingdong Dantes sa 'Anna Karenina' bilang si Brix noong 1996, siya ay nanatiling Kapuso. Ngayon, siya ay kinikilalang Kapuso Primetime King.
Marian Rivera
Tunay na nabibilang kay Marian Rivera ang korona bilang Kapuso Primetime Queen dahil simula 2005 ay gumaganap na siya sa mga soap opera sa GMA Network. Ang kanyang kauna-unahang teleserye ay 'Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako' kung saan bumida siya agad kasama sina Camille Pratts at Ehra Madrigal.
Arnold Clavio
Arnold Clavio is one of the main pillars of the GMA News and Public Affairs. He celebrated his 25th anniversary as a Kapuso back in 2015 and has received numerous awards for his work as a news presenter and as DZBB's radio host.
Vicky Morales
Long-time 'Wish Ko Lang' host Vicky Morales is one of the most recognizable faces of GMA News and Public Affairs. She has more than 20 years experience as a broadcast journalist and one of top news anchor of the Kapuso Network's flagship news program '24 Oras.'
German "Kuya Germs" Moreno
The Master Showman German “Kuya Germs” Moreno is the epitome of loyalty, having spent most of his showbiz life with GMA. He began his Kapuso career hosting 'GMA Supershow' in 1978 and it came full circle with him hosting 'Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman' which concluded in 2016 after his passing.
Michael V
Hindi matatawaran ang husay ni Michael V sa pagho-host at pagpapatawa sa mahigit 20 taon niya sa GMA sa pamamagitan ng mga programa niya tulad ng 'Bubble Gang,' 'Eat Bulaga,' 'Hole in the Wall,' 'Pepito Manaloto' at 'Lip Sync Battle Philippines.' Noong March 2016 ay muling pumirma ng kontrata si Bitoy na nagpapatunay sa kanyang pagiging loyal na Kapuso.
Howie Severino
'News To Go' and 'I-Witness' host Howie Severino is one of the most awarded news personality under the helm of GMA Network. Howie has worked in television since 1997 and served as GMA News Online Editor-in-Chief for five years. In 2014 he was appointed as GMA Network's Vice President for Professional Development.
Mike Enriquez
Radio GMA president and '24 Oras' anchor Mike Enriquez is one proud Kapuso. The multi-awarded news personality considers GMA-7 his home since 1995. When he renewed his contract with the network he said that he is looking forward to spending another 23 years with the number one network in the country.
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado lives true to her title as GMA's Ultimate Star by being a loyal Kapuso since her victory as the first Ultimate Female Survivor in the first season of 'StarStruck.' Her versatility as a performer has brought her big opportunities in TV, films, endorsements and hosting.
Alden Richards
Alden Richards is a true blue Kapuso even before he wasn't officially in showbiz yet. The Asia's Multimedia Star auditioned in the first season of 'Starstruck,' and while he wasn't lucky enough to get through at that time, he remained loyal and started his career with GMA Network in 2011 via a starring role in 'Alakdana.'
Julie Anne San Jose
Homegrown talent si Kapuso Julie Anne San Jose. Nagsimula ang kanyang career matapos sumali sa 'Popstar Kids' noong 2005. Sa ngayon ay kabilang siya sa weekend variety show na 'All-Out Sundays' at napapanood sa GMA Telebabad series na 'Heartful Cafe.'
Rochelle Pangilinan
Rochelle Pangilinan got her big break in showbiz by joining 'Eat Bulaga' as a dancer back in 1999. She rose to fame even more after she became the lead star of the popular dance group Sexbomb Girls which made several OPM hits like 'Bakit Papa?' and 'Halukay Ube.'
Ken Chan
Heartthrob Ken Chan found his big break in showbiz by appearing in the hit youth-oriented show 'Tween Hearts' in 2010. Since then, the talented actor has done several iconic shows like 'Destiny Rose' and 'My Special Tatay.'
Carla Abellana
It was in 2009 when Carla Abellana captured our hearts and attention, debuting in lead role in 'Rosalinda.' She remains a loyal Kapuso up to this day, topbilling shows including 'Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit,' 'My Husband's Lover,' 'My Destiny,''Because Of You,' 'Mulawin VS Ravena,' 'Pamilya Roces,' at 'Love of My Life.'
'StarStruck' Season 1
The first batch of dreamers and survivors from 'StarStruck' which includes Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, Dion Ignacio, Katrina Halili and Sheena Halili remains loyal to the Kapuso Network up to this day.
'StarStruck' Season 2
'StarStruck' season 2 batchmates Mike Tan, LJ Reyes and Kevin Santos have remained faithful to their home network since 2004.
Rhian Ramos
Noong 2006 ay bumida na si Rhian Ramos sa superhero drama series na 'Captain Barbell.' Lumipas man ang labing-isang taon ay hindi pa rin kumupas ang kanyang husay sa pag-arte. Nanatili siyang bida sa mga Kapuso programs tulad ng 'Stairway to Heaven,' 'My Destiny,' 'The Rich Man's Daughter,' at 'Love Of My Life.'
Jake Vargas
Naging tulay si Kuya Germs sa pagsikat ni Jake Vargas, isa sa kanyang naging anak-anakan sa mundo ng showbiz. Ang binatang aktor ay nagsimula sa 'Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman' noong 2008.
Solenn Heussaff
Solenn Heussaff first gained popularity on local TV via her participation in the reality show Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown in 2010. Since then, the sexy actress-host-model began her showbiz career with GMA Network, appearing in 'Party Pilipinas,' 'Adarna,' 'Ilustrado,' 'MariMar,' 'Encantadia' and 'Taste Buddies.'
Bianca Umali
Little did Bianca Umali know that portraying an orphan as a bit player in 'Darna' can take her to starring roles in 'Once Upon A Kiss,' 'Wish I May,' 'Mulawin VS Ravena' and 'Kambal, Karibal' after remaining a Kapuso since 2009.
Miguel Tanfelix
A five-year-old Miguel Tanfelix was only an artista hopeful back in 2004, but his years as a Kapuso have proven that loyalty can take him places. He received his biggest break via the Kapuso drama series 'Nino' and since topbilled other shows like 'Once Upon A Kiss' and 'Wish I May.' His role as Pagaspas in 'Mulawin' has also come full circle when he reprised the character for 'Mulawin VS Ravena.'
Aicelle Santos
Simula 2005 ay hinaharana at pinapamangha na tayo ni Traffic Diva Aicelle Santos. Makaraan ang 12 taon bilang isang Kapuso ay patuloy pa rin ang kanyang pag-awit na nagsimula sa kanyang pagsali sa 'Pinoy Pop Superstar.'
Maricris Garcia
Mahigit sampung taon nang Kapuso si Maricris Garcia matapos magwagi sa third season ng 'Pinoy Pop Superstar' noong 2007.
'StarStruck' Season 3
The third season of 'StarStruck' has birthed two Kapuso kontrabidas in 2005 in the persons of Jackie Rice and Vaness del Moral.
'StarStruck' Season 5
Rocco Nacino, Diva Montelaba and Sef Cadayona began their showbiz journey as Kapuso artists on the fifth season of 'StarStruck.'
Camille Prats
Simula 2004 ay aktibo bilang Kapuso si Camille Prats. Napanood siya sa mga programang 'Sobrang Okey Pare,' 'Munting Heredera,' 'Mars,' 'Second Chances' at 'Wish I May.'
Arthur Solinap
Actor-comedian Arthur Solinap got his big break in showbiz in the groundbreaking telefantasya series 'Encantadia' back in 2005. He played the role of Muros in the hit Kapuso show. He has remained loyal with the Kapuso Network for more than 13 years and is a regular in the award-winning sitcom 'Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento.'
Barbie Forteza
Bida agad si Barbie Forteza nang magsimula bilang isang Kapuso noong 2007 bilang ang batang Jodi sa 'Starway to Heaven.' Ngayon ay patuloy pa rin ang kanyang pamamayagpag sa TV dahil sa mga palabas tulad ng ikalawang 'Anna Karenina,' 'The Half Sisters,' 'Sunday PinaSaya,' 'That's My Amboy,' 'Meant To Be,' 'Inday Will Always Love You,' at 'Anak ni Biday vs. Anak ni Waray.'
Jillian Ward
Joining Little Miss Philippines on 'Eat Bulaga' gave Jillian Ward an introduction to the world of showbiz in 2009. Since then, she has been charming us as a Kapuso appearing in programs like 'Wachamakulit,' 'Daldalita,' 'My BFF,' 'Poor Senorita,' 'Super Ma'am,' and 'Prima Donnas.'
Gloria Romero
Gloria Romero's first project under the Kapuso Network was the family-drama, ''Munting Heredera.' Since then, she has remained loyal to GMA and has been with the TV network for more than six years already. She currently headlines the weekly magical anthology, ' 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko, ' wherein she plays the role of Lola Goreng.
Antonio Aquitania
'Bubble Gang' funnyman Antonio Aquitania has stayed with the Kapuso Network for 23 years since he joined the multi-awarded gag show back in 1995.
Glaiza De Castro
Glaiza De Castro decided to remain a Kapuso as she renewed her contract with GMA Network in February 2021. In her 16 years with the Network, she has starred in various projects such as the acclaimed series 'Stairway To Heaven,' 'Temptation of Wife,' 'The Rich Man's Daughter,' and 'Encantadia.'
