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GMA-7 marks Bong Revilla's 50th showbiz anniversary via TV special on Oct. 7

Published Oct 3, 2023 03:38 pm

At A Glance

  • More than a thousand guests from politics, the entertainment industry, and family and friends graced the Titanic Action Star's milestone, dubbed "Idol ko si Bong." Aside from the program, Revilla's showbiz memorabilia spanning his five-decade career was on display.
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Sen. Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.

In commemoration of a golden milestone, GMA Network, Inc. is broadcasting on free TV Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.’s Golden Anniversary Special, marking his 50th showbiz anniversary. The GMA TV Special will air on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m.

More than a thousand guests from politics, the entertainment industry, and family and friends graced the Titanic Action Star’s milestone, dubbed “Idol ko si Bong." Aside from the program, Revilla’s showbiz memorabilia spanning his five-decade career was on display.

Many of Bong's former leading ladies, co-actors, and friends from show business dedicated performances to the jubilarian, with his family's performances highlighting the evening.

“I thank Boss Vic Del Rosario and Direk Carlo J. Caparas for my first starring role; Mother Lily Monteverde, and all producers who believed and bet on me; my directors in the over 100 films I did; GMA 7 especially Sir Felipe Gozon, Sir Jimmy Duavit, Annette Gozon and Joey Abacan, who all gambled on me when I tried television; all the actors who joined me in bringing joy to TV viewers," Revilla expressed in gratitude.

Bong thanked everyone in his 50-year journey, including his previous leading ladies, production staff, stuntmen, PR handlers, and entertainment writers.

The star-studded event was graced by the likes of Maricel Soriano, Erik Matti, Vic Del Rosario, Marlon Bautista, Roselle Monteverde, William Lao, Mac Alejandre, Annette Gozon-Valdez, Lolit Solis, Jay Santiago, Felipe Gozon, Ronald Asinas, Beauty Gonzales, Sunshine Cruz, Jean Garcia, Ara Mina, Sanya Lopez, Rochelle Pangilinan, Rabiya Mateo, Tirso Cruz III, Christopher de Leon, Gardo Versoza, Roi Vinzon, Niño Muhlach, Betong Sumaya, Long Mejia, Ogie Diaz, Jillian Ward, Robin Padilla, Phillip Salvador, Jinggoy Estrada, Lorna Tolentino, Amy Austria, Isabel Rivas, and Iza Calzado, among others.

Other celebrity friends of Revilla, including Sharon Cuneta, Dingdong Dantes, Judy Ann Santos, Aiko Melendez, Regine Velasquez, and Vilma Santos, sent their virtual well-wishes to the celebrator.

Other attendees were Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, senators, congressmen, governors, mayors, and other public officials.

The veteran artist and lawmaker asked his fans for their usual support to watch the TV Special GMA Network dedicated to him.

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