GMA ARTIST CENTER

Adventurous by nature, GMA Artist Center star Mikael Daez wants to live his life to the fullest and he wants to take as many people with him as possible. Using the power of social media, the Kapuso star is inspired to advocate the love for culture and shares his experiences through his own perspective by making video blogs—more commonly known as vlogs. His YouTube channel MrMikaelDaez takes pride on informative clips that can help anyone who is hungry for an adventure get the best out of any trip. From finding the best restaurants to getting in the know of the latest trend in art, Mikael is one step ahead to those who have been doing travel blogs. His key to paradise: spontaneity. In one of his vlogs, he encourages his subscribers to get rid of any plans and just do anything when the timing feels right. Feeling hungry? Look around and choose what your heart and tummy tell you to. Up for coffee? Skip those mobile apps and just ask the locals where they would t...

When the new cast of Encantadia was announced, all eyes were on Kylie Padilla, Glaiza de Castro, Gabbi Garcia, and Sanya Lopez – the actresses picked to play the four Sang’gres. When Sanya’s name was announced, viewers and fans of the original Encantadia immediately wanted to know more about the talented and pretty lady who will bring to life the character Danaya, keeper of the jewel of the Earth. So to keep the momentum going, here’s a list of 10 things you probably don’t know about the promising newcomer: 1. Sanya watched episodes of the original Encantadia before auditioning. She didn’t know what character she would be auditioning for so she studied all the Encantadia characters before her audition.  2. Sanya can relate to her character Danaya because they are both the youngest in the family and are both “palaban.” 3. Sanya says she is different from Danaya because Danaya has a “hard heart.” 4. If she wasn’t in showbiz Sanya would be taking up culinary arts....

After working for several years behind the scenes, writing songs for fellow GMA Artist Center artists like Julie Anne San Jose and Rita De Guzman, and composing theme songs for various Kapuso series, talented singer-songwriter Mikoy Morales has finally taken his rightful place under the spotlight with the launch of his latest single “Pusong Hindi Makatulog.” At the launch of his single last April 28 2016 at the Music Hall in Metrowalk in Pasig, Mikoy revealed that he was inspired by the plight of the lovesick insomniac. The experience of people who can’t sleep because they miss someone or they are simply nursing a broken heart piqued his curiosity as a songwriter. With simple yet powerful lyrics like, “Hindi mapantayan ng liwanag ng buwan ang ‘yong ilaw. Hanggang kailan kaya ako maghihintay na ikaw ay maramdaman? Ako rin ba’y iniisip mo, oh? Habang ako’y nangungulila sa’yo? Oh tumatakbo ang pusong di pa makatulog,” Mikoy has indeed captured the “hugot” of the broken he...

It’s really impossible to miss the disarming looks and godly physique of Kapuso hunk Derrick Monasterio.  But what most people don’t know is that aside from being an effective actor, he can sing very well. He has previously recorded some songs that were used for promotions of movies like “Tween Hearts,” “The Witness” and “My Kontrabida Girl.”  For someone who never intended to be in show business, Derrick has done well, having started out as a teen actor in several Kapuso TV series before gradually getting into more mature roles. Then, just recently, GMA Records released Derrick’s self-titled EP on digital and physical (CD) formats.  But having been a choir member in school, Derrick reveals that “Singing is my first love. When I was young, I’m part of the choir so singing talaga yung roots ko at ‘yun yung isa sa mga gusto kong ma-achieve. At isang malaking factor din talaga yung pagsali ko sa singing contests sa school para mahasa ako sa pagkanta.”  ...

Derrick Monasterio is on the cover of the latest issue of Garage magazine – and boy is he looking hot! He has been on the cover of the magazine a couple of times before but this is the first time that the Kapuso hunk goes solo on the cover.

AICELLE SANTOS is thrilled to announce the release of her latest album entitled “LIWANAG”. Self-produced and in partnership with HOMEWORKZ RECORDS (label owned by JayR), the EP has been released online and physical copies will be available in record stores nationwide on the first week of February 2016. LIWANAG is not your typical love song playlist. Each song has a unique message that Aicelle wants to share with the world. We all need a little positivity in our lives and that is what her album aims to do for her listeners. LIWANAG started as a prayer and inspired Aicelle to collaborate with friends and write songs about light, hope and love. Then came songs “Kapangyarihan Ng Pag-ibig” by Jungee Marcelo, “Palaging Ikaw” by Simon Peter Tan, “Be With You” by Arlene Calvo, “Imma Be By Your Side” by Gian Magdangal, and “Tuloy-Tuloy Lang” by Kiko Salazar. Asked for her favorite, Aicelle, who is also part of the afternoon drama Buena Familia, says that all six songs are ...