The coming back of Johnny Manahan or popularly known as ‘Mr. M’ to the GMA Network has been widely received by his former talents on Star Magic.
Now that he is again a Kapuso, he will be reunited with his previous Star Magic artists.
The actress Heart Evangelista posted that she misses the director, ending her tweet with a heart:
“I missed you”
I missed you ❤️ https://t.co/RUHEDJfYcy
— LoveMarie O. Escudero (@heart021485) July 13, 2021
The comedian Pokwang shared that she is looking forward to seeing his Tatay: “Congratulations Tatay…See u soon💙 #WelcomeToGMAMrM”
Congratulations Tatay..See u soon💙#WelcomeToGMAMrM https://t.co/0YRRzGiW1M
— marietta subong (@pokwang27) July 13, 2021
Adrian Gret, Wowowin Executive Producer of ABS-CBN posted that an exciting future awaits: “Exciting days ahead ❤️ #WelcomeToGMAMrM”
Exciting days ahead ❤️ #WelcomeToGMAMrM pic.twitter.com/pqUBwoNCHK
— Adrian Gret (@adriangret) July 13, 2021
The TV and Film Director Frasco Mortiz shared his approval.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 https://t.co/1k0qUfh7g0
— Frasco Mortiz (@Frasco_Mortiz) July 13, 2021
The comedian Aiai delas Alas shared how grateful she is to the director in her Instagram account:
“It’s official! Meet our newest Kapuso, Mr. Johnny Manahan. 🎉❤ #WelcomeToGMAMrM
Welcome sa kapuso MR M… thank u sa lahat ng help nyo kay sancho GOD BLESS ALWAYS MR M.”
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Former Star Magic artists Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, and Benjamin Alves joined their fellow Kapuso celebrities to welcome Mr. M.
The Cruz brothers, in unison, have posted with hands up emoji: “Mr. M!”
Alves commented: “Welcome to GMA, Mr. M!”
With decades of experience and expertise in the Philippine entertainment industry, Mr. M will work as a consultant to GMA Artist Center.
In the 1970s, he started his humble beginnings in showbiz as a singer on Uncle Bob’s show in the GMA Network.
Mr. M is an outstanding and notable Filipino film and television director. He is considered a pillar in the entertainment industry of the Philippines. He has been the manager for ABS-CBN’s Star Magic and the senior vice-president of ABS-CBN.
