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Forever Grateful: Kapamilya stars send heartwarming ‘thank you’ messages to fans, supporters and ABS-CBN family

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Liezel dela Cruz

Bright stars assemble tonight in the much-anticipated grand comeback of the ABS-CBN Ball. This year, the event spotlights stories of friendship and gratitude as artists, employees, and collaborators celebrate rising together, stronger and bigger, as a community.In that vein, Kapamilya stars were in the mood to reflect ahead of the gathering. Watch them express their heartfelt gratitude to the ABS-CBN leaders, creative workforce, and fans in this video from <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com">ent.abs-cbn.com</a>.Aya Fernandez’s message is drenched in sentimentality. “I do what I do not for myself but for all of you. Thank you so much for empowering me and the other artists,” she addresses Kapamilyas working behind the scenes, and the audience as well. To the ABS-CBN bosses, she promises to give back one day, “Thank you for paving the way for dreamers like me. Thank you for making things happen for us. I will forever dedicate my art, my craft, and my work for all of you.”Francine Diaz thanks the management for all the opportunities they have given, ”Para mapalawak namin ang craft namin at para rin po ma-explore namin ang acting world, ang showbiz world sa tamang paggagabay n’yo po.” Her bosses, handlers and managers, the production staff – they are all family to Francine.As Seth puts it, “Pumasok ako dito na hindi ko alam kung anong meron dito. Nagulat ako na sa loob ng malaking building na to, may pamilya pala.” And by family, he means all the amazing people hat he got to interact with at work – “Mga nagbigay sa akin ng tubig, pagkain, at tissue at mga naglapat ng brush sa mukha ko na mga makeup artists.”Gela Atayde is thankful for the hours that off-cam people put in before and after the production. “We really wouldn’t be where we are now without you all. Thank you for staying strong and for still believing in the talent of all your artists and the Filipino people.”Her sister, Ria Atayde, calls the production and creative teams the real stars, “Thank you because you, guys, make our lives easier. Thank you because you keep the ball running. Kayo talaga ang true champion, the true heroes. Kami lang ang mukha pero wala ang ABS-CBN kung wala kayo.”She also pays homage to the ABS-CBN leaders for fighting for the whole Kapamilya community during the time of crisis, “Thank you for standing your ground to make sure that we stay the same. Thank you for being courageous.” She ends her message with a promise, “I’m always and forever be proud to be a Kapamilya.”On top of Aljon Mendoza’s gratitude list are the off-cam workers “sa patuloy na pag-produce ng content to entertain Filipinos.” He added, “Hindi naman madali itong trabaho na ito pero nagagawa pa rin natin maging masaya kasi marunong tayong makisama sa isa’t-isa.”Maris Racal tells the Kapamilyas behind the cameras, from managers and handlers to the creative department that brainstorms for content, “Sobrang thankful po ako sa kanila kasi patuloy kaming may trabaho. Nagagawa namin ang passion namin. Kahit na trabaho siya, hindi namin nararamdaman na sobrang stressful o hectic kundi masaya lang lahat. Kasi ‘yung mga tao behind the cameras, may puso sa artista.”These people stand as the artists’ second family. As Andrea Brillantes says, “inalagaan nila ako na parang anak, kapatid, at tunay na kaibigan.” She shared that in Star Magic, the talent management where she belongs, artists are shaped not just talent-wise but holistically.The love she receives from her bosses makes her heart swell too, “Binigyan nila ako ng chance at naniwala sila sa akin. Binigyan nila ako ng maraming opportunities.” They are the people who help make her dreams happen.She’s also grateful to her “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/seniorhigh2023">Senior High</a>” co-stars, “They made this show super magaan for me kasi my role is really heavy pero naging safe space ko yung buong cast.” Of course, she appreciates her best friends in showbiz, and fans, as well as the haters as “they are still a part of my journey sa kung paano ko nabuo yung pagkatao ko.”Artists like JC De Vera, Daniela Stranner, and Majoy Apostol thank the ABS-CBN family – the leaders, managers, handlers, and creatives, just everyone – for their guidance and hard work. It goes to say that the stars wouldn’t shine bright without the people behind them.“A year ago, nag-join ako ng showbiz, it changed my life talaga. Kaya sobrang pasasalamat ko sa mga bosses,” smiled Sean Tristan.Anji Salvacion tells her ABS-CBN family, “Thank you so much for inspiring me and thank you for molding me as I am right now.” She’s certain that ABS-CBN will continue to provide the platform for dreamers.A Kapamilya since he was a kid, Darren Espanto’s heart is brimming with happiness as he signed his first Kapamilya contract this year, which he takes as the beginning of a deeper relationship with ABS-CBN.Raven Rigor says, “I’ll forever be grateful. Everything na na-experience ko at na-receive ko, it’s because of ABS-CBN.”ABS-CBN and Star Magic are truly the fairy godmothers of those who wish to make it big in the industry. That’s why Janella Salvador is forever grateful to them. And given the challenges faced by ABS-CBN, she is thankful to the fans who stayed.Mela Habijan’s heart beats for the Kapamilya fans who show her acceptance, “Patuloy kayong nagbibigay ng inspirasyon para kami, bilang mga artists, bilang mga nangangarap ay magpatuloy para magbigay sa inyo ng aliw, inspirasyon at pagmamahal.”Karina Bautista puts her gratitude to fans into words, saying, “Ang natatanging gusto naming gawin ay makapagpasaya.” Angela Ken likewise talks to Kapamilya supporters, “Kayo po talaga ‘yung nagbibigay-buhay sa industriya natin. Kaming mga artists, hindi namin ma-a-achieve kung nasaan kami ngayon kung hindi dahil sa inyo.”Artists like Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, and Chie Filomeno thank their Kapamilya family for their trust and guidance, as well as the effort to produce grand occasions for them such as the ABS-CBN Ball 2023.Lovebirds RK Bagatsing and Jane Oineza show their gratitude through loyalty, which is one of the many things to celebrate at the Ball. “It’s about gratitude that we’re still here, we’re a family, and it’s a night with our family,” gushed Jane.A grateful heart is a happy heart; thus Sofia Andres is excited to offer more to her supporters and give back to her ABS-CBN family, who continually believe in her even now that she’s a mom. “Patuloy po akong magiging Kapamilya, forever,” she smiled.The ABS-CBN Ball 2023: Forever Grateful is an event where the company expresses its gratitude by giving back to the Foundation and thanking all its stakeholders for their continued love and support. Don&#x27;t miss the Ball&#x27;s red carpet livestream this September 30 (Saturday) at 6 pm on ABS-CBN Entertainment&#x27;s YouTube channel, Metro.style&#x27;s YouTube channel, Metro Channel, iWantTFC, and TFC. For more details about the ABS-CBN Ball 2023, visit the official microsite at <a href="https://theball.abs-cbn.com">theball.abs-cbn.com</a>.

Kapamilya stars express their heartfelt gratitude to the ABS-CBN leaders, workforce, fans and supporters 