Derek Ramsay is now a Certified Kapuso

Multi-talented and sought-after actor Derek Ramsay is already signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network last April 3.

Present during the signing were GMA Network Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon; President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong; President of GMA Worldwide, Inc. and GMA Network Films, Inc. Atty. Annette Gozon Valdes; Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; First Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari R. Abacan; Chief Risk Officer and First Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning and Program Support Department Regie C. Bautista; Vice President for Drama Productions Redgie A. Magno; Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz; Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara; Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; and Senior Program Manager Camille Hermoso-Hafezan.

Joining Derek in the signing were his mother Remedios Ramsay, manager Jojie Dingcong, and Atty. Maria Falcon.

Derek, who began his career as a host in hit noontime show Eat Bulaga, expressed his utmost gratitude to the Network for warmly welcoming him home, “It feels so surreal. During our first meeting, we had a great time. They really looked at who I was, and it was all about getting to know me and my family. They understood that this was a big transition for me and gave me the time to prepare my mind and body.  I’ve been waiting for this for a long time.”

Derek added that he is eager to start working in GMA and feels truly excited for this new chapter in his career. “What I noticed sa Kapuso, they always take risks. They don’t just serve the same thing on the table all the time. And that’s the way that I am, I like taking risks. The bigger the risk, the bigger the possible success. It’s gotten me to where I am now. I like challenging projects and that’s what I found at GMA. I’m working on a new series which I think is very different and very exciting,” he shared.

For almost two decades in this business industry, Derek is considered as one of the finest entertainment and highly-talented actors. He is at the top of his game and continues to deliver mesmerizing performances both in the small and big screens. He has unquestionably cemented his dramatic chops with notable performances in various films which earned him two Best Actor awards and other recognition.

During the contract signing, Atty. Gozon proudly welcomed Derek to its roster of talents, “We are pleased to have you in the Kapuso Network. With your exceptional talent, we believe that you can achieve greater heights with us. Congratulations on being a Kapuso. Welcome to GMA,” he said.

Mr. Yalong and Ms. Annette Gozon Valdes are very happy and they expressed their gladness in having Derek in the Kapuso Network is truly an honor.

Rasonable gave hints on Derek’s first project as Kapuso, “We wanted to make sure that everything is ironed out with Derek. And now that it is, he’s going to star in an exciting prime-time program, “The Better Woman,” with Andrea Torres.”

At present, Derek is one of the most in demand endorsers, most admired male personalities and most bankable leading men in the country with his undeniable talent and good looks.

Dingdong Dantes, John Estrada & Gabby Concepcion are very happy to welcome Derek in Kapuso Station and they are looking forward to work with him again.

Jennylyn Mercado, who has previously worked with Derek, is thrilled to be able to work with him again as a Kapuso, ”Si Derek sobrang saya katrabaho. Mapagbigay siya. Tutulungan ka niya sa lahat ng mga eksena. Very friendly din. Iba ‘yung foundation ng friendship namin. Magaan siya katrabaho at very understanding. Sana makatrabaho kita again soon. Good luck sa bago mong show.”