‘Ang Kapatid ay Kapamilya rin’: More reasons why ABS-CBN fans become avid TV5 viewers

Many celebrities nowadays are known for their ‘dual citizenship’ – not by their passports, mind you, but by the TV stations they are associated with. This is common for ABS-CBN stars who have crossed over to TV5, not just via the simultaneous airing of some Kapamilya shows on the Kapatid Network but also through the TV projects some of them are doing particularly for Channel 5. As the new saying goes, “ang Kapatid ay Kapamilya rin.”

Indeed, the landscape of Philippine TV has considerably transformed in the past two years. Who would’ve thought that the biggest Kapamilya stars would ever be seen on a rival channel? Well, ‘openness’ and ‘inclusivity’ are favorite bywords these days, and TV5 has definitely opened its doors and included Kapamilya stars to its roster of talents. #IBAngSayaPagSama-sama, indeed.

With the Kapamilya x Kapatid crossover, fans who used to be ‘Solid Kapamilya’ followed their idols and started tuning in to TV5. Apparently, they liked what they saw and felt comfortable being Kapatid viewers as well. Like their favorite stars, fans have also embraced this ‘dual citizenship,’ as reflected in the rise in viewership ratings and social media engagements of TV5 shows in recent years.

But what is it about these TV5 shows that elicited a growing patronage among Kapamilya followers? Who are these Kapamilya stars who brought their talent and popularity to TV5 and are now entertaining their fans as Kapatid talents? Let’s get to know these Kapamilya stars and find out why their fans have also become avid Kapatid viewers through their respective TV5 programs:

1. Maja Salvador claims her comedy crown in ‘Oh My Korona’

Her ‘Majesty’ Maja Salvador, starred in numerous Kapamilya teleseryes, among them are the hit series “Wildflower,” “The Killer Bride,” and “The Legal Wife.” In 2020, she led the internationally-awarded TV5 primetime series “Niña Niño,” and is now showing her light and hilarious side in the weekly sitcom “Oh My Korona,” which airs every Saturday at 7:30pm on TV5. Maja is now dubbed as TV5’s ‘Majestic Superstar,’ and she is definitely owning up to the crown with the versatility she is showing, this time as a comedy star in her first-ever TV sitcom. “Oh My Korona” has easily become a weekend favorite as viewers follow the riotous misadventures of a motley group of showbiz wannabes who get into hilarious schemes to stop their landlandy Lablab (Maja’s character) from selling their boarding house.

 

2. Maris Racal gets dramatic in ‘Suntok Sa Buwan’

Maris Racal may have started her journey on ABS-CBN’s hit reality show “Pinoy Big Brother: All In”, but this morena beauty, who just turned 25, has become one of the remarkable actresses of this generation. Currently, she is being lauded for her compelling performance as Trina in the TV5 primetime movie serye “Suntok Sa Buwan,” with its lead stars Aga Muhlach and Elijah Canlas. The series tackles the moving story of unconditional love between father and son as well as the kilig encounters of Trina with the boys in her life. “Suntok Sa Buwan” airs Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 7:15pm on TV5.

3. Jona’s fearless critiques in ‘Sing Galing’

Jona is dubbed as the Philippines' Fearless Diva, with her powerful vocal range which she showcased on “ASAP Natin ‘To” every Sunday. She has recorded memorable renditions of well-loved songs that became movie and teleserye theme songs. On TV5’s “Sing Galing,” she wears the hat of a Jukeboss judging the performances of contestants who prove their mettle on the stage of Philippine TV’s OG videoke singing competition. It’s refreshing to watch Jona as she banters with “Sing Galing’s” hosts, fellow jukebosses, and contestants as viewers get to witness not just her fearless critiques but her wit and humor as well. Jona’s fans have been following her on “Sing Galing” every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm and also on the show’s kiddie edition, Sing Galing Kids, every Saturday at 6:00pm on TV5.

 

4. Morissette’s sweet mentoring in ‘Sing Galing Kids’

Morissette is back on track as this multi-talented Asia’s Phoenix wows fans with her high octave performances while charming them with her sweet, endearing personality at the same time. Just recently, she wowed many Kapamilyas and Kapatids with her “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” performance with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez on “ASAP Natin ‘To.” Morissette is one of the  Jukebosses on “Sing Galing Kids” and she’s also serving as an inspiration to the young aspiring singers. Morissette’s addition to Sing Galing is basically a homecoming for her as it was in TV5 where she first realized her showbiz dream when she joined TV5’s artista search, “Star Factor,” in 2010 and made it to the show’s Final Four. She was a TV5 talent for a time until she made it to the first season of ABS-CBN’s “The Voice Philippines” in 2013 and became part of coach Sarah Geronimo’s team. As a Jukeboss and mentor on “Sing Galing Kids,” Morissette takes this opportunity to give back by guiding the show’s young aspirants who are just as hopeful as she was back when she was still a young contestant herself.

 

5. Alma Moreno and Dina Bonnevie as feisty ‘Kalye Kweens ‘

Alma Moreno and Dina Bonnevie are not just ‘dual citizens,’ they both have ‘multiple visas’ since they have starred in many teleseryes in the biggest TV networks. Today, nostalgia takes center stage in TV5’s newest sitcom, “Kalye Kweens,” which stars the two seasoned dramatic actresses who are now making viewers laugh with their hilariously feisty characters. Dubbed as the “Kalye Kweens,” Alma and Dina are perking up Filipino families’ Saturday evenings with their relatable bardagulan scenes and bullseye punchlines. Find out what causes their laugh-out-loud riots in “Kalye Kweens”, airing Saturdays at 8:30pm after “Oh My Korona” on TV5.

 

Aside from these well-loved celebrities who have turned their followers into happy Kapatid viewers through their TV5 projects, more fans are also tuning in to TV5 every day to catch their favorite Kapamilya shows which are also telecast on TV5, including “It’s Showtime,” “ASAP Natin ‘To,” “Everybody Sing,” “Mars Ravelo’s Darna,” “2 Good 2 Be True,” “A Family Affair,” and “Love in 40 Days.”

 

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