Kapuso star Derrick Monasterio took a trip down memory lane as he reminisced about his days attending workshops at ABS-CBN.
During the segment, the Kapuso star shared that he had participated in workshops at ABS-CBN when he was just 14 years old. Expressing a sense of nostalgia, he mentioned how much he missed the halls of ABS-CBN, where he honed his craft.
“Nakaka-miss din pala ang ABS-CBN hallways kasi nung bata ako, dito ako nagwo-workshop,” he shared.
‘It’s Showtime’ marked a significant milestone for Monasterio as it fulfilled a childhood dream of appearing on the popular noontime show. He expressed his excitement, describing the experience as surreal, especially since he used to watch ‘Showtime’ regularly, particularly enjoying segments like ‘Tawag Ng Tanghalan.’
“Grabe, parang panaginip kasi honestly dati pinapanood ko lang talaga ‘yung ‘Showtime’ lalo na ‘pag lumalabas sa Facebook. Favorite ko ‘yung Tawag Ng Tanghalan, ang ganda,” he also said.
The episode featuring Monasterio aired amid the recent debut of ‘It’s Showtime’ on GMA Network, sparking discussions among fans as more Kapuso stars graced the show as guests. Prior to this collaboration, ‘It’s Showtime’ had been airing on GMA-owned GTV (Good Television) since July 2023.
Now in its 14th year, ‘It’s Showtime’ boasts a diverse lineup of hosts, including Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Kim Chiu, Ogie Alcasid, Karylle, Amy Perez, Teddy Corpuz, Jugs Jugueta, Ryan Bang, Ion Perez, Jackie Gonzaga, MC, Lassy, and Cianne Dominguez.
The program features a variety of segments, such as the singing competition ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids,’ ‘Karaokids,’ and the dating show ‘Expecially For You.’
‘It’s Showtime’ now airs from Monday to Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on various platforms, including GMA, GTV, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online, A2Z, and other Kapamilya platforms.
