New Sparkle artist Bianca Manalo delighted to be reunited with old friends under the same network

Bianca Manalo might be new to Sparkle GMA Artist Center, but she's no stranger to the people in the Kapuso family.

In an interview with GMA Integrated News, the actress and former beauty queen said she's happy to reunite with old friends like Bea Alonzo and Rafael Rosell.

Jayson Gainza, who also signed with Sparkle during the "Signed for Stardom" event on Tuesday, is also among Bianca's longtime friends.

"Marami akong mga kakilala na rin from before," Bianca said.

She said that she also previously worked with Pokwang and Kuya Kim Atienza, and is thrilled she now gets to guest as a co-host in GMA's variety show TiktoClock with them.

"Alam mo, nakakatuwa," Bianca said. "Sabi ko, aba, napag-merge tayong tatlo dito, bilang nag-noontime show tayo dati."

"Iba lang 'yung feeling na, buti may kakilala kasi ang hirap talaga mag-adjust," she added.

However, Bianca is also eager to expand her friends list and work with other Kapuso artists.

And number one on the list? None other than Alden Richards.

"Of course si Alden. Sabi ko nga kahit i-guest lang ako sa 'Start-Up,'" Bianca joked, referring to GMA's adaptation of the hit K-drama starring Alden and Bea.

Bianca is among those who joined the Sparkle family during the "Signed for Stardom" event on Tuesday. Many Kapuso stars also renewed their contracts during the signing. — LA, GMA Integrated News