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ABS-CBN warns public about possible scams and fraud in unauthorized auditions and casting calls

ABS-CBN advises the public to be aware of scams and fraud through unauthorized auditions and casting calls for some Kapamilya shows.

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">ABS-CBN issued a public advisory as concerns were raised about possible scams through unauthorized auditions and casting calls for some Kapamilya programs and shows.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">On their social media pages, the Kapamilya network warned the public to be vigilant of what they see or read online or in-person regarding the auditions for Kapamilya reality program <em>Pinoy Big Brother</em> and the two Kapamilya series,<em> FPJ’s Batang Quiapo </em>and <em>High Street</em>.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“It has come to our attention that individuals are falsely posting and promoting auditions and casting calls for ABS-CBN’s <em></em></span> <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><span style="color:black;background:white"><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong>Pinoy Big Brother (PBB</strong></em></a></span><span style="color:black;background:white"><em><strong></strong>)</em>, <em></em></span><u><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></u><span><u><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong><u></u></strong></em></a></u><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong></strong></em></a><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</strong></em></a><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong></strong></em></a><u><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong><u></u></strong></em></a></u></span><span style="color:black;background:white"><em><strong><u></u></strong></em>, and <em>High Street,</em>&quot; the network stated.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5z7fTuLNpE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A740741%2C%22ls%22%3A740372.0999999996%2C%22le%22%3A740736%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>“We want to emphasize to the public that these private auditions and casting calls are not authorized, endorsed, or sanctioned by ABS-CBN,” they said.</p><p>ABS-CBN also clarified that there will be a scheduled official audition for the hit reality show and its talent management arm, Star Magic, in April and May.</p><p>“ABS-CBN is only holding auditions for Pinoy Big Brother and Star Magic on April 27 at Robinsons Novaliches, April 28 at Robinsons Las Piñas, and May 4 to 5 at KCC Mall of Gensan,” they announced.</p><p>They went on: “There will be separate on-ground auditions for Visayas and Mindanao, in addition to online auditions. Details for these auditions will be released soon.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5mtnqyBDdZ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A740747.5%2C%22ls%22%3A740372.0999999996%2C%22le%22%3A740736%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The network reiterated that all details regarding the new season of Pinoy Big Brother are set to only be posted on its official social media pages.</p><p>“All updates regarding these auditions will be posted on the official Facebook (Pinoy Big Brother ABS-CBN), X (@PBBabscbn), Instagram (@pbbabscbntv), and YouTube (Pinoy Big Brother) accounts of PBB,” they added.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4fz2HQhOJN/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A740752.1999999993%2C%22ls%22%3A740372.0999999996%2C%22le%22%3A740736%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>ABS-CBN also firmly denied the claims that there&#x27;s an ongoing audition for FPJ’s Batang Quiapo and Senior High&#x27;s upcoming sequel show, High Street. </p><p>“No casting calls or auditions are being conducted for “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” and “High Street” at this time,” they remarked.</p><p>“Your safety is important to us, Kapamilya. We ask everyone to exercise caution and refrain from engaging with unauthorized individuals claiming to hold auditions or casting calls on behalf of ABS-CBN,” they said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><span style="color:black;background:white">READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/3/19/dreamscape-entertainment-releases-teaser-for-senior-high-reunion-039">Dreamscape Entertainment releases teaser for Senior High ‘reunion’</a></span></strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><p>Meanwhile, Pinoy Big Brother officially announced the start of their housemate-search in various areas in Mega Manila and Mindanao for the 11th season of the hit reality show.</p><p>“GEN GEN GEN GEN! ✨ Magbubukas na ang leGENdary bahay ni Kuya! 🏡 Mega Manila and Mindanao Aspiring Housemates! Mag-audition na! Ito na ang chance ninyong maging housemate ni Kuya! #PBB11HousemateAko,” PBB&#x27;s official Instagram page announced.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C50wDw2hZRp/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A800575.5999999996%2C%22ls%22%3A740372.0999999996%2C%22le%22%3A740736%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>As per the posted videos, auditions for the show will be conducted in three places as of this writing, including Robinsons Novaliches on April 27, Robinson Las Piñas on April 28, and at KCC Mall of Gensan on May 4 and 5.</p><p>The auditions are open to those from ages 16 to 32 years old. Online auditions and other venues have yet to be announced.</p><p>Star Magic also announced their search for the next batch of Star Magic Talents for ages 13 to 15 years old. Further details have yet to be announced.</p>

<p>ABS-CBN advises the public to be aware of scams and fraud through unauthorized auditions and casting calls for some Kapamilya shows.</p>

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ABS-CBN warns public about possible scams and fraud in unauthorized auditions and casting calls

Nikka Sabio

Published Apr 17, 2024 09:02 PM PHT

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