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Over 200 ABS-CBN stars in Christmas special

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The stars of ABS-CBN joined forces as they gathered to send love and celebrate the spirit of Christmas in Isang Pamilya Tayo: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special, which will air tonight.

Deafening cheers and screams filled the Araneta Coliseum as thousands of fans rushed and witnessed the biggest

Kapamilya stars giving thanks to viewers for their unwavering support.

“Christmas, just like change, is permanent in our world. This season, let us come together as one family despite the changes that have happened in our society,” said ABS-CBN chairman Gabby Lopez.

ABS-CBN chief content officer Charo Santos-Concio, meanwhile, thanked viewers for their love and support through the years. “I thank you all for your stories that you continue to share through MMK for 25 years. Your stories have inspired us to be hopeful despite life’s trials.”

“With the changes, trials and misunderst­andings that we went through this 2016, we assure you that there is still hope for our country and for our families. Every Christmas is more meaningful when we celebrate it as one family,” said Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN’s president and CEO.

Leading the celebratio­n are KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla), JaDine (James Reid and Nadine Lustre) and LizQuen (Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil), with Kapamilya leading men Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Jericho Rosales, Zanjoe Marudo, Xian Lim and Gerald Anderson.

Also joining in the celebratio­n are the cast of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyan­o led by Coco Martin with child stars Awra Briguela and Onyok Pineda. ABS-CBN comedy programs will also take center stage with the cast of Banana Split, Home

Sweetie Home and Goin’ Bulilit bringing fun and laughter.

Viewers should also not miss Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, and the rest of the It’s

Showtime family in a spectacula­r performanc­e that will send good vibes to everyone.

Music is also one of the highlights of the show with Tawag ng Tanghalan finalists and ASAP’s Birit Queens and Soul Sessions providing world-class performanc­es.

Aside from music, the night is also about kilig as teen idols Bailey May, Ylona Garcia, Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, Ronnie Alonte, Jairus Aquino and Sharlene San Pedro make viewers giddy in their number.

Aside from the stars, witness some

of the most heartwarmi­ng stories of ordinary Filipinos, which will inspire and move viewers.

Isang Pamilya Tayo: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special airs after Wansapanta­ym Presents: Santi Cruz is Coming to Town on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167).

 ??  ?? Kapamilya stars with ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak and chief content officer Charo Santos-Concio
Kapamilya stars with ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak and chief content officer Charo Santos-Concio
 ??  ?? Vice Ganda
Vice Ganda
 ??  ?? Bamboo and Lea Salonga
Bamboo and Lea Salonga
 ??  ?? Sharon Cuneta and Sarah Geronimo
Sharon Cuneta and Sarah Geronimo

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