“Alone/Together,” “How to Be Yours,” “Till My Heartaches End”… these are just some of the Star Cinema movies that are set to air on GMA following the agreement on Tuesday with ABS-CBN.
At the virtual event on Tuesday, GMA Network President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. said that the partnership is mutually beneficial for both companies.
“To us, we are very pleased because the significance of our partnership today ushers in the possibility of a far broader set of conversations, potential partnerships and cooperation that will have the benefit not only mutually to GMA and ABS-CBN but as importantly, if not perhaps more importantly, to the benefit of the public we both serve — the Filipino viewer.
Looking forward, since we have as they say, broken the ice, there is great optimism that these conversations will start and continue, and we look forward to the possibility of this type of an opportunity again moving forward.”
ABS-CBN’s President and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak, on the other hand, is hoping to bring Star Cinema movies to more viewers through this partnership. “Every storyteller’s dream is to have as many people as possible experience their creations. Now, because of the kindness of our friends at GMA, we have the special opportunity to bring our Kapamilya stories to a new audience. We hope the Kapusos find joy and inspiration in viewing our Star Cinema movies and we also look forward to a new era of friendship and cooperation within our small industry. Maraming salamat, Chairman Gozon, Jimmy, Annette, Philip, Joey, Joel, and all our other friends at GMA who have made this partnership happen. Maraming maraming salamat po.”
Aside from Duavit, Jr., GMA executives Felipe S. Yalong, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, Jose Mari R. Abacan, Angel Javier-Cruz, Mitzi Garcia and Jojo Aquio were present at the event.
Meanwhile, representatives from ABS-CBN included Chairman Mark Lopez, Cory V. Vidanes, Ricardo B. Tan, Jr., Olivia Lamasan, Pia B. Laurel, Kane Errol C. Choa, Christelle Belmonte and Tonichi Tataro.
