The GMA Kapuso Network announced their upcoming beefed up programming via a presscon that involved their GMA-7 Power Women executives like, GMA SVP for Entertainment Wilma Galvante, Marivin Arayata, Butch Raquel, Lilybeth Rasonable and Darling de Jesus. What was exciting in the announcement are the future projects of GMA Kapuso Network. These are their future projects:
* On February 2009, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera will star in the TV adaptation of the 1980 drama, Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang, which starred Vivian Velez and the late Eddie Rodriguez.
* Richard Gutierrez will don the mask of Zorro as his next project after Codename: Asero. And Full Haus is also in the lineup for Richard with a yet to be announced leading lady. Full Haus would have been a Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera vehicle but they may face conflicting schedules, but GMA is still considering them for the project subject to the two stars availability. Captain Barbell Meets Darna, is also in the lineup but it was not announced who will play Captain Barbell and Darna.
* The TV adaptation of Totoy Bato, which starred Fernando Poe, Jr. In the new version, the title role will be portrayed by action superstar Robin Padilla with possibly boxing champ Manny Pacquiao in the cast. Robin’s leading lady is Regine Velasquez.
* Koreanovela remake of All About Eve. A story of two rival journalists, All About Eve will star Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado, who have worked together before in Impostora.
* Coffee Prince is also another Koreanovela that GMA will do but the stars who will play the title roles are yet to be chosen.
These are the upcoming GMA Kapuso shows:
PRIMETIME TELEBABAD SHOWS:
La Lola - A hit comedy series that originated in Argentina. This Rhian Ramos-JC de Vera starrer will premiere on October 13 replacing Regine Velasquez’s Ako Si Kim Samsoon.
Gagambino - Another Carlo Caparas classic featuring Dennis Trillo in the title role. It will premiere on October 20 replacing Dyesebel starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.
Luna Mystica - Mark Anthony Fernandez and Heart Evangelista will team up for the first time in this romance-fantasy series. This is scheduled to premiere on November 17 and will replace Richard Gutierrez’s Codename: Asero, in which Heart is also the leading lady.
DRAMARAMA SA HAPON:
Saan Darating Ang Umaga - Based on a 1983 Viva films movie directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, the TV version will star Lani Mercado in the role of Nida Blanca and Yasmien Kurdi playing the role originally portrayed by Maricel Soriano. It will replace Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan in mid-November.
GAME SHOWS:
Family Feud - One of the longest-running game shows around the world. The game show’s return to the Philippines will be hosted by Richard Gomez. This will premiere on October 13. Family Feud will occupy the timeslot of Arnell Ignacio’s Gobingo.
Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5? - This Janno Gibbs’s educational game show will be back for its second season on November 15. It will take over the timeslot of Celebrity Duets, which will have its finals on November 8.
My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad - A franchise of the reality TV sports show created by Survivor’s Mark Burnett. In this show, a number of dads will be paired with their kids and they will compete in each episode playing stunts and answering questions. GMA-7 is still on the lookout for the show’s host, but it is already set to premiere on November 23 after the second season of Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok ends.
