Alden Richards still a Kapuso; renews exclusive contract with Kapuso Network

Alden Richards. (Contributed photo)

Alden Richards remains a loyal Kapuso as he renewed last September 27 his exclusive contract with GMA Network.

Present in the contract signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R.

Duavit, Jr., GMA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, GMA Films President Annette Gozon, GMA Entertainment TV’s Senior Vice President Lilybeth G. Rasonable, GMA Consultant for Business Development Department II Marivin T. Arayata, GMA Vice President for Drama Productions Redgie Acuña-Magno, GMA Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz, GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer and Senior  Program Manager for ETV Charles Koo.

Alden was pleased to renew his contract with GMA which, he said, has been very helpful in fulfilling his dreams, “Masaya po talaga ako [I’m really happy] to be part of GMA and to be still part of GMA in the years to come. I remained loyal to the Network and GMA has been very good to me and very supportive; I can feel the support and love coming from them. I really feel at home here. It’s where my heart is.”

Aside from being one of the mainstays of the hit noontime show Eat Bulaga, Alden is part of the iconic primetime series Encantadia airing worldwide on GMA’s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV, “My experience po with Encantadia has been very fun. it’s another dream of mine that came true now that I am part of the cast. I am very thankful po kasi [because] the feedback is very positive.”

During the contract signing, Atty. Gozon said he is very proud of Alden’s achievements since he is one of the Network’s successful home-grown artists for many years now, “Alden, not only is he one of the biggest stars of GMA, but also one of the biggest stars in the country. We are also proud of the humility he has shown throughout this journey, he is a living proof that one can reach the stars while keeping his feet firmly on the ground.

Kaya tayo ay lubos na nagagalak dahil napili niyang manatili sa GMA, kung saan siya nagsimula and where he belongs [That’s why we are very happy that he has chosen to remain in GMA, where his career began and where he belongs].”