The Philippine Star

ON ITS 10TH YEAR, VIRTUAL PLAYGROUND REBRANDS TO VP GLOBAL

- By NATHALIE M. TOMADA

Virtual Playground recently rebranded to VP Global Athlete and Artist Management as part of its 10th-anniversar­y celebratio­n. Formed by veteran movie producer Dondon Monteverde and sports agent/ businessma­n Charlie Dy, VP Global has been overseeing the careers of “champions and idols” in the fields of sports and showbiz.

At the anniversar­y event held at the Sheraton Manila in Pasay City, amid gratitude for the support received over the years, the VP Global bosses noted how the rebranding signified a strategic shift towards a broader representa­tion in both sports and entertainm­ent.

“As we reflect on our remarkable journey, we extend our deepest gratitude to the players, parents, coaches, team owners, and managers who have placed their trust in us throughout the years. Your unwavering support and partnershi­p have been the cornerston­e of our success, and for that, we are truly grateful,” said Dy, VP Global CEO, in a speech.

“As we stand at this pivotal moment in our company's history, I am thrilled to announce a significan­t milestone. In line with our vision for global excellence and representa­tion, we are proud to introduce our new name: VP Global Management.

“This evolution reflects our commitment to not only sports but also the diverse world of entertainm­ent and artistry. Our promise remains steadfast — to guide our talents towards the global stage and beyond.

“With our rebranded identity, VP Global Athlete and Artist Management, we are poised to explore new horizons, forge new partnershi­ps, and elevate our talents to unpreceden­ted heights.”

The company's move towards representi­ng talents internatio­nally is clear in its current roster of talents from different areas and background­s. This rebranding is a major step in Virtual Playground's journey, showing that it's ready for new opportunit­ies and challenges in the ever-evolving talent management business.

Among the personalit­ies and artists presently represente­d by VP Global Athlete and Artist Management are sports figures like basketball stars James Yap, Ricci Rivero, CJ Cansino, Kevin Alas, NBA assistant coach Jimmy Alapag, former MMA world champion Brandon Vera, taekwondo star Pauline Lopez, and volleyball idol Jema Galanza. In the entertainm­ent industry, talents include Rob Gomez, MJ Lastimosa, Dustin Yu, Miggs Cuaderno and Haley Dizon.

 ?? – PHOTOS FROM VP GLOBAL'S FACEBOOK PAGE ?? Alliana Dolina and CJ Cansino.
– PHOTOS FROM VP GLOBAL'S FACEBOOK PAGE Alliana Dolina and CJ Cansino.
 ?? ?? Jema Galanza and Carmela Tunay.
Jema Galanza and Carmela Tunay.
 ?? ?? Rep. Dan Fernandez with Dondon.
Rep. Dan Fernandez with Dondon.
 ?? ?? Monsour del Rosario
Monsour del Rosario
 ?? ?? John Vic de Guzman
John Vic de Guzman
 ?? ?? Dondon Monteverde
Dondon Monteverde
 ?? ?? Jose Javier Reyes
Jose Javier Reyes
 ?? ?? Miggs Cuaderno
Miggs Cuaderno
 ?? ?? Pauline Lopez
Pauline Lopez
 ?? ?? MJ Lastimosa
MJ Lastimosa
 ?? ?? Rob Gomez
Rob Gomez
 ?? ?? Easy Ferrer
Easy Ferrer
 ?? ?? Charlie Dy
Charlie Dy
 ?? ?? Ricci Rivero
Ricci Rivero
 ?? ?? Dustin Yu
Dustin Yu
 ?? ?? Erik Matti
Erik Matti
 ?? ?? James Yap
James Yap

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