Future stars took center stage as Sparkle GMA Artist Center celebrated the graduation of 99 students from its Sparkle Prime Workshops during a special ceremony held at the German Moreno Studios on July 4.
The event recognized graduates from four programs—Fundamentals of Acting, Specialized Acting, Kids 360, and Real Talk Real Presence Public Speaking— highlighting Sparkle’s commitment to developing aspiring performers through industry-led training.
Making the occasion even more meaningful was the presence of GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group and President and CEO of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, First Vice President of Sparkle GMA Artist Center Joy Marcelo, Assistant Vice President for Talent Management Tracy Garcia, and Assistant Vice President for Talent Recruitment and Development Jenny B. Donato. Sparkle artist Allen Ansay also joined the celebration to congratulate the graduates on reaching this milestone.
Joining this year’s graduates were several Sparkle artists, including Tala Gatchalian, Justine Ong, Tyrone Tan, Ryke Reyes, and Veiled Cup 2026 Grand Champion Arabelle Dela Cruz.
Hosted by Meghan Dionisio and Justine Ong, the ceremony showcased performances that highlighted the graduates’ growth and confidence. Sparkle artists Marian Ansay and Tala Gatchalian also treated the audience to special performances.
The Sparkle Prime Workshop provides aspiring talents with professional training in acting, public speaking, and performance, helping them build confidence and develop their skills. Through these programs, Sparkle continues to empower the next generation of artists with quality training and meaningful opportunities.
The Public Speaking Workshop for kids and adults is one of the new courses introduced by Sparkle Prime Workshop in 2026. Meanwhile, the Specialized Workshop in Acting tackles various acting techniques under the Eric Morris System of Work, which focuses on the identification and creation of character work for specific scene studies.
Sparkle GMA Artist Center is offering special discounts for old students and early bird enrollees who sign up this July 2026 for the second batch of workshops, which will run from September to October.
