It’s good to know that in spite of Duterte’s shutdown of ABS-CBN, the network continues to hire artist through Star Magic. In their recent Black Pen Day event, more than 40 artists signed a contract with the network.
I’m interested only with the guys though. There were some renowned artists like John Arcilla, Sandino Martin, Marc Solis and Jake Ejercito. Most are pretty much new faces, including:
Vance Larena https://www.instagram.com/vancelarena/ -- On his IG, he describe himself as an artist, into Lyka gems and has a single on Spotify called “Tama”. He’s also the lead actor in 2018 film “Bakwit Boys”.
Paolo Gumabao https://www.instagram.com/paologumabao/ -- He’s 22 years old and stars in the film “Lockdown” by director Joel Lamangan. He’s an actor, performer, endorser and proud Bicolano. He likes “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory”.
Luis Vera-Perez https://www.instagram.com/imluisveraperez/ -- This guy is all over social media. He’s on FB, IG, Kumu, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Lyka. He doesn’t say much about himself on these accounts.
Migo Manikan https://www.instagram.com/migomanikan/ -- He’s also on Kumu and the son of Spanky Manikan and Susan Africa.
Vitto Neri. https://www.instagram.com/vittoneri/ -- He plays guitar from time to time and also on Kumu. Full name on IG is Vitto Luis Juan J. Neri.
Zach Castaneda https://www.instagram.com/zach.castaneda/ -- He’s a commercial model. I last seem him in that Bingo commercial. He describes himself on IG as the “Prince of TVC”. Check out his article here.
Aljon Mendoza https://www.instagram.com/aljonmendozaa/ -- He’s also on social media like TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB. He’s a vlogger.
JC Alcantara https://www.instagram.com/imjcalcantara/ -- He’s from RISE Artists Studio. He starred together with Tony Labrusca in the Boys’ Love (BL) series “Hello Stranger”.
Kiko Estrada is from Arnold Vegafria’s ALV Events International. He recently broke up with Devon Seron. He has a Wikipedia entry so quite famous.
Poppert Bernadas https://www.instagram.com/iampoppert/ -- He’s a singer and actor and is managed by A Team and Star Magic. His song “Payakap, Inay” is on Spotify.
Gian Magdangal https://www.instagram.com/gianmagdangal/ -- Is also managed by A Team and is into photography. His song “All The Way” is also available on Spotify.
Davey Langit https://www.instagram.com/iamdaveylangit/ -- Is a singer / songwriter.
Anthony Barion https://www.instagram.com/anthonybarion/ -- He’s from Ogie Alcasid’s ATEAM (Alcasid Total Entertainment & Artist Management, Inc). He is a model, host and vlogger.
Tan Roncal https://www.instagram.com/tanredroncal/ -- He is a housemate of Pinoy Big Brother 8 – “Ang Kulitisoy ng Davao”. He has a YouTube channel.
Richard Juan https://www.instagram.com/richardjuan/ -- He described himself on Instagram as an actor, host, entrepreneur and dreamer. He’s a podcaster.
Kobie Brown https://www.instagram.com/kobierhysbrown/ -- is from the recent Pinoy Big Brother. Check out his article here.