Pinoys in US, Canada thrilled to meet Kapuso idols
GMA Pinoy TV’s Sikat Ka, Kapuso! was a huge hit among Filipinos abroad as the back-to-back shows featuring Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado, Lovi Poe, Alden Richards, Betong Sumaya and Dingdong Dantes took New Jersey and Toronto by storm.
The shows held at the Newark Symphony Hall, New Jersey last April 7 and Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, last April 8 attracted Pinoys from New York, Florida, Texas and Michigan; Winnipeg, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, St. Laurent and Montreal, Ottawa and Windsor.
“One of the best shows I’ve watched in years,” Joyce Andes David wrote on Facebook. “(It was) filled with fun, laughter and such wonderful talent and all-out performances. Grabe! We’re still talking about it!”
“Very entertaining. We were laughing from beginning to end!” said Marilyn Gacilos Abiva from Queens, New York.
Jocelyn Escanlar, a GMA Pinoy TV subscriber from Cambridge, Ontario, wrote that even though they always see the artists in their respective TV programs, seeing them in person was a totally different experience. “We knew they were tired because of their hectic schedule/jet lag and yet their performance level was very high,” she said.
Instagram user @mahalo005, meanwhile, said, “I’m so happy! Worth it pagpunta ko dito, galing pa ako sa Texas. Thank you, Kapuso, napakabait nilang lahat. @aldenrichards02, di ka pa rin nagbabago mabait at gwapo ka pa rin! I had so much fun! Thank you, Betong, Dennis, Jennylyn, Dingdong, Alden, I love you, Kapuso!”
Twitter user Ems noted the positive things about the show. “Ganda ng team work ng six artists, they blend well. Ganda ng repertoire ng show. Nanonood sila ng TOTGA. I heard screaming Liam and Alex both in New Jersey and Toronto. The audience enjoyed the show. Congratulations! @gmapinoytv,” she said.
Despite the cold weather, the Kapuso artists tirelessly prepared for the shows and gave their all. They offered a variety of songand-dance numbers that reminded the audience of home as well as laughter and kilig that the crowd loved.
Sikat Ka, Kapuso! was a GMA-produced event which aimed to bring Filipinos abroad closer to home via its international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International.
Partner carriers in the US and Canada also joined the party. Representatives from Charter Communications and RCN attended the New Jersey show while Canadian carriers Bell and Rogers set up booths at the Toronto show.