Gary Valenciano a.k.a. Mr. Pure Energy marks another milestone in his 40-year showbiz career by signing a management contract with ABS-CBN’s premier talent agency, Star Magic.
Gary Valenciano
Accompanying him during the signing event were his wife, Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano; children Paolo and Kiana; ABS-CBN’s COO for broadcast, Cory Vidanes; Star Magic head Laurenti Dyogi; and manager Alan Real. Also, ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak and chairman Mark Lopez gave a warm welcome to Gary V at the start of the event.
From L: Angeli Valenciano, Cory Vidanes, Gary Valenciano, Laurenti Dyogi, Alan Real
Gary recounted his decades-long showbiz journey and thanked ABS-CBN for its continued trust. He then shared his excitement about becoming the latest addition to the Star Magic family—noting that becoming part of its roster of stars is a reinvention in his career as he looks forward to embracing an extended role in inspiring the youth.
“I am into being able to mentor and spend time with younger people, especially with students. I went to various schools, colleges, and universities where I shared my life, and I am going to continue doing that. I have seen the impact on the hearts of these people, and that’s another thing I wanted to do,” he said.
The event also saw Angela Ken, Khimo Gumatay, JM Yosures, Sheena Belarmino, and Jed Madela paying tribute to Gary with renditions of his timeless OPM classics. Some 40 Star Magic artists also congratulated Gary V through heartwarming video messages.
Gary Valenciano a.k.a. Mr. Pure Energy
Gary shared his willingness to make his onscreen acting comeback.
“My doors are open for other artistic ventures. Like, I don’t mind going back into acting a bit more. If the right opportunity comes, I will certainly keep myself open to that.”
Viewers can relive "The Magic of Pure Energy: Gary V Contract Signing" anytime on Star Magic's YouTube channel.
The artist has been a mainstay with ABS-CBN for 20 years—most notably as a multi-awarded host and performer for musical variety show, “ASAP Natin ‘To,” and serving as the voice to the theme songs of hit Kapamilya teleseryes.
Gary has also been hands-on in honing the next generation of Kapamilya artists—serving as a celebrity judge and mentor in various talent shows, such as “X Factor Philippines,” “World of Dance Philippines,” “Your Face Sounds Familiar,” and most recently with “Idol Philippines” and “Tawag ng Tanghalan.”
Coinciding with his latest feat as a Kapamilya, Gary is gearing up for his major solo concert “Pure Energy: One Last Time” on April 26 and 27 at 8 p.m., with an additional show on May 10 all at the Mall of Asia Arena. For tickets, visit smtickets.com or e-mail tickets@garyv.com for other inquiries.
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