Maalaala Mo Kaya 25th Anniversary Celebration in Toronto

Maalaala Mo Kaya 25th Anniversary Celebration in Toronto

A guest shares her story of how she came to Canada to marry her penpal.

By Michelle Chermaine Ramos

On Saturday September 17th Charo Santos celebrated the 25th anniversary of her popular TV drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya in Toronto with a live show titled Kwentuhang Kapamilya at St. Michael’s College School Centre for the Arts. Ms. Santos was very much the warm charismatic soft-spoken host you see on TV as she was in person when she invited fans to share their stories about their lives here in Canada including their struggles adjusting to a new culture, homesickness, heartbreaks and triumphs. As the audience reacted to the guests who shared their stories, the event felt more like an intimate get-together with friends. Hosted by comedians Cheena Crab and Domz Sabanal along with the inimitable Joey Albert who serenaded the crowd with her hit songs, it was a heartwarming evening full of touching personal stories, laughter and inspiration. (Photos provided)

A guest shares his story of his struggles to support his family when he first moved here.

Joey Albert sang the MMK theme song along with her favorites.

Comedienne host Cheena Crab and
Charo Santos

It was a sweet reunion for Charo Santos and Beverly Vergel. The cast of award-winning film Living Instead directed by Vergel showed support for MMK’s 25th anniversary. From left: Emily Bolanos, Michelle Chermaine, Charo Santos, Joey Abrenilla and Beverly Vergel. Living Instead by BE Rogue Productions recently won awards for Best Actress and Best Woman Filmmaker along with nominations for Best Actor, Best Director and Best Narrative Feature Film at the Barcelona Planet Film Festival.

The ABS-CBN team