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GMA Network, Viu strengthen collaborat­ion in PHL

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GMA Network, the Philippine­s’ leading broadcasti­ng company, and Viu, PCCW’S leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, further strengthen­ed their collaborat­ion in the Philippine­s.

Among GMA’S popular titles, 33 will be accessible on Viu for binge-watching. With 2,969 episodes and over 1,400 hours of content to be made available on Viu during the year, this premium library of shows from the GMA catalogue will be released on a quarterly basis, offering viewers a diverse and captivatin­g selection to stream for free anytime, anywhere.

“We understand how passionate viewers are when it comes to their favorite programs,” said Atty Annette Gozon-valdes, senior vice president for programmin­g, talent management, worldwide and support group of GMA Network, and president and CEO of GMA Films. “Even when a series has already aired its finale, they still want to watch it over and over again. At GMA Network, we are constantly exploring additional platforms. Our partnershi­p with Viu Philippine­s gives audiences an opportunit­y to rewatch or, better yet, watch our programs for the first time.”

Vinchi Sy-quia, country manager of Viu Philippine­s, added, “We are delighted to have these popular shows from GMA on the Viu platform. This collaborat­ion enable us to provide our growing audience with a wider selection of Filipino content and allows us to remain consistent in offering the best of premium Asian content to our users. We’re excited for our Viu-ers to ‘Enjoy the Viu’ of their favourite Kapuso programs for free on our platform.”

Kicking off this launch are three wellreceiv­ed GMA shows: Lolong (Crocodile Whisperer), Widows’ Web, and First Yaya (The First Nanny), which became available to binge watch on Viu on February 26.

Lolong is hyped as GMA’S biggest adventure series starring Ruru Madrid in teh title role, with Christophe­r de Leon, Jean Garcia, Bembol Roco, Malou de Guzman, Rochelle Pangilinan, Paul Salas and Ian de Leon. As Lolong, Ruru’s character develops an affinity with a gigantic crocodile named Dakila. The bond makes Lolong notice peculiar things about himself, and he soon realizes it is his calling to lead an ancient tribe and bring justice to his town.

Widows’ Web is the first suspense series by GMA, headlined by Carmina Villaroel, Ashley Ortega, Vaness Del Moral, and Pauline Mendoza. In the heart-pounding series, four women are caught up in a twisted murder case that entangles them in a web of secrets, mysteries, and lies.

First Yaya (The First Nanny) is GMA’S toprating romantic comedy series starring Gabby Concepcion and Sanya Lopez. The modern fairy tale is the story of Glenn Acosta, Vice President of the Philippine­s, and his children’s nanny, Melody Reyes. Romantic feelings eventually begin to blossom between them, but things get even more complicate­d when Glenn suddenly becomes president.

Catch these top-rating GMA programs on Viu Philippine­s. The Viu app is available on App Store, Google Play and selected smart TVS, and on the web at

 ?? ?? FROM left: Nessa Valdellon, GMA Network first vice president for public affairs and senior vice president of GMA Pictures; Lilybeth Rasonable, GMA Network senior vice president for entertainm­ent group; Atty. Annette Gozonvalde­s, GMA Network senior vice president for programmin­g, talent managemenm­t, worldwide and support group, and president and CEO of GMA Films; Vinchi Sy-quia, country manager of Viu Philippine­s; and Garlic Garcia, head of content of Viu Philippine­s.
FROM left: Nessa Valdellon, GMA Network first vice president for public affairs and senior vice president of GMA Pictures; Lilybeth Rasonable, GMA Network senior vice president for entertainm­ent group; Atty. Annette Gozonvalde­s, GMA Network senior vice president for programmin­g, talent managemenm­t, worldwide and support group, and president and CEO of GMA Films; Vinchi Sy-quia, country manager of Viu Philippine­s; and Garlic Garcia, head of content of Viu Philippine­s.

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