Alden graces Cebu leg of ‘Bet ng Bayan’ auditions

CEBU, Philippines- Kapuso prime leading man Alden Richards has all the reasons to be happy these days. Following the announcement of his portrayal as Dr. Jose Rizal in GMA Network’s upcoming historical primetime series “Ilustrado,” he was also chosen to co-host with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid the newest reality-talent search “Bet ng Bayan.”

“It’s definitely a privilege to become part of a show like this that aims to discover nothing but the best Filipino talents across the country,” shared Alden, who went all the way to SM City Cebu last July 26 to witness firsthand the second day of scouting in the Queen City of the South.

“The experience was really inspiring knowing thousands of aspirants are ready to take a chance on fulfilling a lifetime dream. Sa Cebu pa lang, napakarami nang deserving makapasok at manalo. I just can’t wait for the show to air so the viewers can see the exceptional talents of our kababayans,” said Alden.

Happening simultaneously was another leg of two-day auditions held in SM City Bacolod. Gracing this leg of “Bet ng Bayan” in the City of Smiles was Kapuso singer Frencheska Farr, who served as the event’s guest performer.

“Bet ng Bayan” is a show conceptualized by the Network’s Entertainment TV group, in partnership with GMA Regional TV. It aims to search and highlight every region’s bet and have them face one another to be hailed the country’s best bet.

“We take the effort to bring local talent to a national platform through ‘Bet ng Bayan,’ by seeking them out where they are,” explained Program Manager Charles Koo. “Makikita natin sa show na ito ang galing ng bawat lugar, at sa pagharap-harap ng iba’t-ibang bayan, magkakaroon ang  bet mo na maging Bet ng Bayan,” he added.

“Bet ng Bayan” is open to all Filipino singers, dancers, and other novelty performers who are to show off the best of what they’ve got in either one of the three categories: Bet na Singer/s, Bet na Dancer/s, and Bet na Kakaibang Talento (Novelty Act).

Interested applicants are expected to prepare a one-minute act, and bring with them a copy of their birth certificate, picture, and an ID with address.

Meanwhile, prior to participating in the Bet ng Bayan auditions, Alden appeared in a Kapuso Mall Show alongside fast-rising actress Max Collins at the Gaisano Island Mall Mactan, Cebu on July 18 where around 2,800 Cebuanos were entertained. (PR)