GMA Pinoy TV stars join Kababayan Fest in California

Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana

GMA Pinoy TV's Kapuso stars are set to conquer California this summer as they take part in the annual Kababayan Fest, the biggest Filipino-American gathering in the US West Coast. The big event, to be staged during two Saturdays of July (10 and 17), is expected to draw an estimated crowd of about 200,000 Filipino-Americans. Kapuso stars Rhian Ramos and Kris Bernal, who both landed spots on FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women List in 2010, will be gracing the stage on the festival's first day on July 10 at the "California's Great America" amusement park in San Francisco.

Jay-R

Fellow Kapuso star and R&B prince Jay-R is also set to serenade the Filipino community during the San Francisco leg of the celebration. On July 17, the festival’s second day, the Kapuso love team of Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana will delight audiences at the Knott’s Berry Farm in Los Angeles. Joining in the fun will be Starstruck's Kris Bernal, Jackie Rice, and Steven Silva.

Rhian Ramos

“We’re so excited about GMA," said event producer Ryan Monsanto. “Kababayan Fest is like a bridge. Nowhere else will you find the best in Filipino entertainment mixed with the very best America has to offer. For sure, this year’s event will be unlike anything ever seen in the Filipino American community." The festival's hosts are Joey Guila, Giselle Toengi (Los Angeles), and Freska (San Francisco). Also participating alongside the Kapuso stars in the fun-filled, day-long celebration are We Are Heroes, "Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew" Season 4 winners, and Poreotix, Season 5 winners.

Steven Silva

Exciting family activities and performances, as well as thrilling rides and water park fun also await Filipino-Americans who will join the event. Manny Pacquiao impersonator Minny Pacquiao, Eye Eighty, Mango Kingz, Parangal Dance Company, Kultura Philippine Folk Arts will also amp up the two-day celebration. GMA Pinoy TV is the official media partner of this year’s Kababayan Fest.

Cris Bernal

For more details, including a complete schedule for the two-day event, log on to the official Kababayan Fest website. - Mark D. Merueñas/RJAB Jr./JV, GMANews.TV