The Philippine Star
August 26, 2025 | 12:00am
The “GMA Gala 2025” was greater than only a evening of glitz and class — it served as a significant tribute to the folks whose dedication and contributions have formed and strengthened the Kapuso community all through the years.
Icons and esteemed companions got here collectively for GMA’s most glamorous annual occasion, made much more memorable because it celebrated its seventy fifth anniversary alongside Sparkle GMA Artist Middle’s thirtieth 12 months of nurturing Filipino expertise.
Held on the Marriott Grand Ballroom on Aug. 2, the night featured the GMA Gala 2025 Awards, honoring artists and unforgettable moments. A spotlight of the evening was the Corridor of Fame induction of Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Coronary heart Evangelista and Alden Richards.
Richard Yap and Cassy Legaspi.
This 12 months’s gala not solely celebrated the celebrities but additionally paid tribute to essential people, who’ve formed the corporate’s values and guided its continued success.
Particular recognition was given to the community’s pillars: the Duavit, Gozon and Jimenez households.
On the helm of the Duavit household was GMA Community president and CEO Gilberto Duavit Jr., whose management has guided the community’s strategic route. His dedication to excellence and public service has been instrumental in establishing GMA as a trusted and modern media group. Alongside him was Judith Duavit-Vazquez, a valued member of the GMA Community Board of Administrators, whose contributions proceed to form the community’s future.
Representing the Gozon household was GMA senior vice chairman for programming, expertise administration, worldwide and assist group, and president of GMA Movies, lawyer Annette Gozon-Valdes. Her dedication to each inventive and operational excellence has cemented her function as a key determine within the community’s evolution and success.
Carmina Villarroel and husband Zoren Legaspi and GMA senior vice chairman Annette Gozon-Valdes with husband Shintaro Valdes.
Whereas he was not current on the occasion, GMA Community chairman lawyer Felipe Gozon was warmly acknowledged. His visionary steering stays a basis of the community’s continued success.
From the Jimenez household, current in the course of the gala had been Joel Jimenez, chairman of the GMA Community Government Committee, whose management stays very important to the community’s govt route, and Laura Jimenez-Westfall, who performs an energetic function as a member of the Board of Administrators. Additionally in attendance that evening had been Menardo Jimenez, former GMA president and CEO, and his spouse, Carolina G. Jimenez, who continues to function a member of the GMA Kapuso Basis Board of Trustees.
A key spotlight of the “GMA Gala” was its dedication to giving again. Earlier than the occasion, GMA Community and Sparkle launched a significant pre-gala donation drive to assist communities affected by current typhoons and the Southwest Monsoon. A complete of P2.5M million, together with P500,000 from BingoPlus Basis, was donated to the GMA Kapuso Basis.