Sparkle GMA Artist Center unveils its 'Next Brightest Stars for 2022'

True to its commitment of producing some of the country's biggest names and most talented stars in the entertainment industry to the likes of Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Barbie Forteza, to name a few, GMA Artist Center, the talent arm of GMA Network, continues to evolve and deliver by welcoming 2022 by introducing 'Sparkle'.

Sparkle is a fresh, vibrant, energized name of GMA Artist Center to fit the ever-changing new media and digital landscape. Spearheaded by Mr. Johnny Manahan together with Ms. Gigi Santiago-Lara, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions, Sparkle is here to propel GMA Artist Center to even greater heights. As Mr. M aptly put it, “Only the brightest stars sparkle. Our aim is to leave a little Sparkle wherever we go."

Starting with the grand reveal of Sparkle's star-studded music video featuring its roster of stars to introducing the 8 Kapuso stars who are set to shine even brighter this 2022.

Meet Sparkle's 'Next Brightest Stars for 2022':

What makes Miguel Tanfelix, Khalil Ramos, Derrick Monasterio, and Ruru Madrid Sparkle?

As if their current stature as Kapuso hottest leading men is not enough, these four goodlooking actors are set to capture our hearts even more as they set to topbill the biggest GMA shows this 2022:

Miguel Tanfelix - Voltes V: Legacy and What We Could Be 

KhalilRamos - Love You Stranger

DerrickMonasterio

RuruMadrid - Lolong

What makes Sanya Lopez, Gabbi Garcia, Bianca Umali, and Ysabel Ortega Sparkle?

They're beautiful. 

They're talented. 

And their stars are set to shine even brighter this 2022 with the biggest #Kapuso shows and movies lined-up to showcase their versatility:

Sanya Lopez - First Yaya and Alamat ng Agimat Book 2 

GabbiGarcia - Love You Stranger 

BiancaUmali - Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss 

Ysabel Ortega - Voltes V: Legacy and What We Could Be

Keep updated by following their social media and YT accounts.

You may also like and follow Sparkle GMA Artist Center FB and IG accounts for more of your favorite Kapuso stars!

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Achieve Your 2022 Financial Goals with ShopeePay

The New Year is an opportune time to improve ourselves in various aspects of our lives. When it comes to financial resolutions, what would you do differently this time around? This year, you can consider embracing digitalization by exploring digital payment services like ShopeePay, integrating it to your lifestyle, and using it to your advantage for your 2022 financial goals.

ShopeePay allows you to do so much with just a few clicks. It’s Shopee’s e-wallet that gives you instant savings with exclusive free Shipping and cashback promos, doubles as a convenient tool to settle your bills, enables you to buy discounted load and data, and more. When it comes to achieving financial goals, having a versatile e-wallet partner can make a difference. As you progress in your financial journey this year, ShopeePay will be with you every step of the way. Here are some pointers to help jumpstart a prosperous 2022:

Create a budget and monitor your expenses

As with any good financial plan, the first step is to set aside a percentage of your income for savings. From what’s left, create a budget and list down your expenses for the month and monitor them regularly. It’s good to be careful of your expenses, big or small, as extra costs like transfer fees could affect your finances in the long run. Fortunately, ShopeePay gives users the chance to enjoy free and real time transfers. You can also cash in for free, with an exclusive ₱25 cashback on your InstaPay fee. You can also send money to any ShopeePay user for free.

Get cashback when you pay your bills

Let ShopeePay bring you an added level of convenience and value as you pay your bills. With ShopeePay, you can safely pay your monthly bills online and even get cashback for your transactions. This January 15 Payday Sale, ShopeePay users can get up to 50% cashback on bills for Electricity, Water, Landline & Internet, Credit Card, and TV Cable from partners such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, Converge, RCBC, Metrobank, Cignal, and more.

Earn additional savings while you shop

Score discounts and deals to bring down the costs of your expenses and to add to your savings. For example, groceries are necessities you need to spend on, so always check out affordable options online. Paying with ShopeePay will allow you to get exclusive free shipping and discount vouchers. During Shopee’s January 15 Payday Sale, enjoy all-day free shipping at ₱0 min spend and 15% cashback when you checkout with ShopeePay. Plus you can also take advantage of ShopeePay’s load discounts. Get up to 50% off on load across all networks.

Don’t forget to reward yourself

Stay motivated and keep working on your financial goals. The trick is to allot sufficient “fun money” and always look out for the best deals to get the most bang for your buck—which ShopeePay enables you to do. Through ShopeePay Near Me, enjoy exclusive ₱1 Deals from favorites like Potato Corner, Bonchon, Wendy’s, and Papa John’s. During Shopee’s January 15 Payday Sale, you can also get ₱1 Deals for your essential goods from local sellers such as Puregold, National Bookstore, The Generics Pharmacy, Metro Department Store, and many more.

To develop good financial habits, it’s best to lay out plans that are achievable and practical. As another year starts, begin your quest to better finances with ShopeePay.

Stay updated on the latest ShopeePay promos at https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay.

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PayMaya Pays it Forward to Mental Health Frontliners

Digital financial services leader PayMaya recently paid it forward to the frontlines of the National Center for Mental Health. The company distributed 100 Christmas food baskets to the NCMH Crisis Hotline responders and the Emergency Room and Psychiatric Acute Unit staff.

"Promoting mental health is important, especially among our young people during this pandemic. We are paying it forward to our mental health frontliners who have been helping fight this silent battle. We admire them for bravely dedicating their time and effort to help those suffering from mental health issues," said Nick Wilwayco, Head of Public Affairs and Communications at PayMaya.

According to NCMH, the average volume of monthly calls they received during the pandemic nearly quadrupled versus pre-pandemic numbers. PayMaya's gift to NCMH is part of PayMaya's initiative under the MVP Group's Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko campaign, which aims to keep the Christmas spirit alive amid the pandemic.

Early this year, NCMH was also a beneficiary of the PayMaya It Forward Flash Donation Drive for COVID-19 frontliners.

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"I Can See Your Voice" Returns on January 15 with Luis Manzano and New Singvestigators

"I Can See Your Voice," the country's favorite mystery game show, will return for a new season on weekends beginning January 15 (Saturday), with award-winning host Luis Manzano and a fun cast of singvestigators providing clues and entertainment.

"Marry Me, Marry You" lead star Janine Gutierrez and her father Monching Gutierrez will team up to eliminate the seen-tunados, select the true see-nger, and try to win the P25,000 in the season opener on Saturday (January 15).

The following night (January 16), it will be Vina Morales and Cherrie Picache turn to try their luck on the mystery game. It will be the first time for Luis to meet Cherrie Pie since the actress and Luis' father Edu Manzano announced their relationship.

Lassy, MC, and Klarisse de Guzman join Negi and Nikko Natividad as singvestigators and will help celebrity players in determining whether the see-cret songers are see-ngers or seen-tunados in different rounds NAMELY, Lipsync, Two or False and the third round that will give clues like “Tabi-Tabi Po,” "Song Ka Pa,"and "Message Parlor."

Viewers can now participate in 'I Can Guess Your Voice' as home singvestigators and win cash prizes. They must correctly guess whether the guest star's chosen see-cret songer is a see-nger or a seen-tunado. They can leave comments or tweet their responses using the show's hashtag on the Facebook page and Twitter account for "I Can See Your Voice."

Catch the back-to-back premiere episodes of "I Can See Your Voice" this weekend at 9:30 p.m. on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel and Facebook page, Jeepney TV, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV.

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