IBC-13 Celebrating Holiday Songs In Star-Studded Christmas Special

December 17, 2014

IBC-13’s biggest and rising stars unite for a night as a treat to all Kapinoy this holiday season, proving that the music could hinder IBC from giving happiness and world-class entertainment to Filipinos.

Although fun-filled and star-studded, the heart of the two-part special, which airs on Saturday (December 20) and Sunday (December 21) is the Filipino spirit’s resilience and strong faith in times of calamities.

“There are times when sudden changes happen when we least expect them. But whatever the season, The Kapinoy Network will continue to make Filipinos experience the real essence of Christmas, which is the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ—our light amidst the darkness,” said IBC chairman Eric Canoy said during the IBC-13 2014 Christmas special titled Isang Bawat Christmas.

“If nothing can stop a typhoon, then nothing can also stop us from being together,” remarked IBC president and CEO Boots Anson-Roa during her speech.

The show looks back on the devastation caused by ‘Yolanda’ and sheds light on stories of hope from victims who are now picking up the pieces to move on with their lives.

Original Prince of Pop Dingdong Avanzdo also shares a meaningful message on how the Filipinos’ strong devotion is bigger than any typhoon and why Filipinos should be thankful that typhoon Ruby left minimal damage compared to Yolanda’s trail of destruction last year.

With a string of the country’s top entertainment artists, the IBC-13 2014 Christmas special features the network’s crème de la crème: Dingdong Avanzado, Lani Misalucha, Josh Santana, Anja Aguilar, the OPM icon trio APO Hiking Society, Gino Padilla, Jenine Desideio and Raymond Lauchengco.

Anne Curtis, Toni Gonzaga, Kim Chiu, KC Concepcion, Shaina Magdayao, Vhong Navarro, and Jhong Hilario dance and sing to popular movie musicals ‘Chicago,’ ‘Moulin Rouge,’ ‘Burlesque,’ and ‘The Great Gatsby.’

Kapinoy favorites Manilyn Reynes, Drew Arellano, Robi Domingo, Joey Marquez, Cara Eriguel, Ramon Bautista,

Kapamilya favorites Kris Aquino, Judy Ann Santos, Vice Ganda, Boy Abunda, Angel Locsin, Bea Alonzo, Xian Lim, Luis Manzano, Gretchen Barretto, Dawn Zulueta, Richard Gomez, Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin, Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Alex Gonzaga, Nikki Gil, Vina Morales, Kim Atienza, Iza Calzado, Erich Gonzales, Kaye Abad, Yael Yuzon, Denise Laurel, Amy Perez and Roderick Paulate also grace the concert.

The hottest love teams featuring Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador, AJ Muhlach and Coleen Garcia, Jake Cuenca and Cristine Reyes, James Reid and Nadine Lustre, for the love family are Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto, and Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. Kapinoy heartthrobs Josh Padilla, Mario Maurer, the cast of For da Boys like Andre Paras, Manolo Pedrosa and Kiko Estrada.

The hottest love teams featuring Teen King and Queen Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, Nash Aguas and Alexa Ilacad, Nadine Lustre and James Reid, Janela Salvador and Marlo Mortel make hearts melt, while Kapamilya heartthrobs John Lloyd Cruz, Coco Martin, Enchong Dee, Zanjoe Marudo, Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Jake Cuenca, Richard Yap, Jericho Rosales, Joseph Marco, EJ Falcon, Matteo Guidicelli, JC De Vera, Jason Abalos, Deither Ocampo, Sam Concepcion, and Paolo Avelino thrills the crowd with their charm in a production number.

Star Magic talents Julia Barretto, Jesse Mendiola, Ella Cruz, Julia Montes, Rayver Cruz, Inigo Pascual, Gimme 5, former “PBB” stars, “LUV U” cast, and “Hawak Kamay” kids display their singing and dancing talents, while comedy stars Pokwang, Ryan Bang, Kitkat, Pooh, Chokoleit, John Lapus, Jason Gainza, Melai Cantiveros, and Jason Francisco deliver a surprising production number.

Meanwhile, Miguel Aguila, Aria Clemente, Thyro Alfaro, Joshua Cadelina, Cayleen Villamor, Veejay Aragon, Anne Bernardo, Ronald Humarang, Shanne Velasco, Arvin Ventanilla, Hannah Bustillos, Paolo Antenorcruz serenade the audience with heartfelt Christmas songs. Also present during the occsion are he hottest rappers Elmo Magalona, Abra and Young JV.

Meanwhile, Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto, Mitoy Yonting, Richard Poon, Juris, Sitti, Kean Cipriano, KZ Tandingan, Morisette Amon, Klarisse De Guzman, Marcelito Pomoy, Rhap Salazar, and Marion Aunor. Also present during the occasion are Kapamilya newcomers Daniel Matsunaga and Isabelle Daza.

The ABS-CBN 2014 Christmas special also features timeless Christmas songs with the participation of Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, musical director Gerard Salonga together with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, Jamie Rivera, and The Company.

The ABS-CBN Christmas special highlights its corporate social responsibility efforts through the years, spearheaded by Gina Lopez, chairman of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. In honor of the foundation’s milestones, “The Voice Kids” Lyca Gairanod, Darren Espanto, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares sang a beautiful number during the program.

The show also showcases a truly meaningful Pinoy Christmas experience as Kapamilya stars perform song numbers that put emphasis on the importance of family, hope, joy, and love this holiday season. To celebrate The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) 20th anniversary, the country’s best artists Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, and Charice perform a stunning production number.

Isang Bawat Christmas, the IBC two-part Christmas special premieres on Saturday (December 20), 10:00PM and Sunday (December 21), 9:30PM on IBC Channel 13.