Donaire, Rufa Mae, Daniel in Sarah G. Live’s first episode for 2013

CEBU, Philippines - Popstar Sarah Geronimo is going to open year 2013 with big new surprises tonight as Pinoy boxing champ and ESPN’s Boxer of the Year Nonito 'The Filipino Flash' Donaire graces the centerstage of ABS-CBN’s hit musical variety show “Sarah G. Live!” for the first time.

Aside from Donaire, also watch out for Daniel Padilla’s first duet with mother Karla Estrada; and Rufa Mae Quinto’s special visit to the Popstar.

Get ready for back-to-back show-stopping performances as OPM band vocalists Ney Dimaculangan and Yael Yuzon treat TV viewers with a rocking concert production number; to be followed by the fun-filled singing extravaganza of Pooh and K Brosas and the breathtaking smash-up dance number of Jopay Paguia of Sexbomb, Marco McKinley of Universal Motion Dancers, Joshua Zamora of The Manoeuvres, and Teacher Georcelle of G-Force.

Meanwhile, Kapamilya heartthrobs Daniel and Robi Domingo will also add more fun in “SGL’s” New Year special as Sarah’s guest co-hosts. Still with the Popstar in the upcoming episode are Gab Valenciano, Gollayan Sisters and Luis Manzano.

Don’t miss New Year special of ABS-CBN’s trending and top Sunday primetime show, “Sarah G. Live!” 8:15pm, after “Rated K.” (FREEMAN)