Atty. Felipe L. Gozon at maraming Kapuso personalities binigyan ng star sa Walk of Fame
Pinangunahan ni GMA Network Chairman Atty. Felipe L. Gozon ang Kapuso personalities na pinarangalan sa 18th Walk of Fame na ginanap noong March 6, 2024.
Kabilang si Atty. Gozon sa luminaries in media and entertainment who were inducted with their own star para sa kanilang outstanding contributions in the fields of television, movies, radio, news and public affairs, music, theater, and social media.
Expressing his gratitude for the recognition, Atty. Gozon said, “Little did I know that someday, magkakaroon ako ng [star sa] Walk of Fame. Sapagkat ‘di naman ako artista, so I am very, very proud and privileged to have a star on the Walk of Fame.”
Bilang Network’s CEO from 2000 to 2023, malaki ang nagawa ni Atty. Gozon upang palawakin at palakasin ang GMA 7.
The Kapuso Network currently operates 108 TV stations and 21 radio stations nationwide. GMA – together with GTV and digital channels I Heart Movies, Heart of Asia, Pinoy Hits, and Hallypop – reaches a projected total of 73 million viewers in Total Philippines.
Atty. Gozon earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines and his Master of Laws from Yale University. He placed 13th in the 1962 bar examinations.
Several Kapuso personalities were also among this year’s Walk of Fame inductees.
Earning their ‘stars’ were Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee and Kapuso First Lady of Primetime Sanya Lopez.
Ganundin ang Abot Kamay na Pangarap actor Richard Yap under the Television category.
Renowned star-maker and Sparkle consultant Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan was also honored with his own star on the Walk of Fame.
Under the News and Public Affairs category, GMA Integrated News showbiz reporter Lhar Santiago was also awarded while veteran broadcast journalist Joel Reyes Zobel of Super Radyo DZBB 594 was also inducted for Radio.
GMA Network’s President and CEO Gilberto R. Duavit Jr., and Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and President and CEO of GMA Films, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes were also present during the event to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the network’s talents and personalities.
The annual Eastwood City Walk of Fame, established by the German Moreno Walk of Fame Foundation, honors personalities from different industries for their contributions to society.