Wilma Galvante named IBC-13 entertainment head

By: Marinel R. Cruz / @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 10:38 PM December 4, 2015

‘In an effot for revamping the sequestered broacaster into the third giant,’ said Wilma Galvante on why she took up the challenge of revitalizing the entertainment production of IBC-13.

13 shows will be launched in the first quarter of 2016, Galvante, new IBC-13 entertainment head,  told the Inquirer recently.

Secarats Talent Management Services now the official talent producer and production unit of IBC-13.

This include the first-ever local adaptation of Koreanovela titled Glory Jane, top-billed by Cherryz Mendoza portrayed the role (originally played by Park Min-young. Also, launching the nationwide reality search Bida Best opened the ages of 6-21 years old, male and female, and beginning auditioned for aspiring and amateur singers, models and group dancers. Another adaptation of the Mars Ravelo family drama film based on the graphic novel, Roberta, with Carleen Sky Aclan portrayed the role.

The teleserye remake of the 1983 film, Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?, with Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews; and the fantaserye about the mermaid Syrena, top-billed by Liza Soberano in the title role. There will also be the local version of the game show to be hosted by Ryan Agoncillo titled Cash Cab Philippines and a reality singing show for children to be hosted by Janella Salvador titled Little Superstar,  among others.

‘I consider IBC-13 to be like my own company. I will be feel-good in my support for the network. I assure you that you will see on the network the same network,’ Galvante announced. She then explained her management with the Kapinoy Network.

On free-to-air (channels 2 and 7), we just supply most of the artists that we have. With IBC-13, it’s a full production. Also, I can really build up and utilize most of the artists available, including the ones discovered by IBC-13.’

Galvante said negotiationed with IBC-13 on her appointment as the entertainment head began in October 2015.