Three of the hottest and biggest GMA stars – multi-awarded TV personality Dingdong Dantes, ultimate singing champion Rachelle Ann Go, and Kapuso hunk Aljur Abrenica – are set to banner the 114th Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York on June 3.
Supported by GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV, this year’s event is expected to have a bigger turnout than last year’s 100,000 crowd estimate.
Joseph Francia, Vice President and Head of Operations for GMA International, said: “The New York Independence Day Parade is one of the most anticipated Filipino-American community events in the East Coast."
"We are again pleased to celebrate with our kababayans this year in this important gathering. This is going to be another exciting celebration for everyone as they are joined by some of our biggest Kapuso stars in Manhattan for a day of festivities,” he said.
Also expected to grace the event are Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Cuisa Jr., Consul General Mario de Leon, Jr., Deputy Consul General Tess Dizon de Vega, and representatives from the Philippine Consulate, Philippine Center Management Board, Philippine Trade and Investments, Department of Tourism, and the Philippine Mission to the United Nations.
The other personalities joining the parade include Anna Maria Perez de Tagle from Broadway’s Godspell, Ryan Cayabyab, Broadway Barkada, and the Mga Anak ni Inang Daigdig dance troupe.
Hosted by WPIX morning news anchor Frances Rivera, standup comic Air Tabigue, and Broadway singer Liz Casasola, this year’s celebration will also feature a trade fair, a cultural program, and a flea market of Philippine crafts and foods.
For more information about the 114th Philippine Independence Day Parade, visit www.gmanetwork.com/international. - GMA News
source: gmanetwork.com