TFC opens the year with the first OKGo! in Chiba with John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee & Maja Salvador, leading the New Year celebration.

ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel (TFC) in Japan will welcome 2016 with a bang as it brings the network’s iconic event “One Kapamilya Go!” (OKGo!) to the Chiba-Ken Bunka Kaikan, Chiba Prefecture for the first time on January 10, Sunday.

ABS-CBN Asia-Pacific Managing Director Ailene Averion is thrilled with the fact that for the network’s first event this year in the region, ABS-CBN and TFC are bringing the milestone event “OKGo!” “As we welcome 2016, the ABS-CBN Regional team together with the TFC team want to extend the New Year celebration to our Kapamilyas in Japan, as a way of thanking them for their unyielding love and support. The best way to reward them is by delivering the stellar line-up, the world-class performances, sense of community and the excitement that OKGo! brings and is known for across the world.”

OKGo! was launched in the U.S. back in 2008 and has since created a history of its own, bringing the biggest names in the Philippine entertainment industry to party with their kababayans in renowned venues in the U.S., Australia, Europe and Japan, in one festive celebration of the greatness of the Filipino talent and community.

In Japan, kababayans first got a taste of the “OKGo!” experience in 2010 when it was staged in Nagoya and Tokyo and for a second time in 2012, again in Tokyo. This year, it’s Filipinos in Chiba and other prefectures in the Kanto region’s chance to experience “OKGo!”

True to its promise of opening the year in Japan with an impact, ABS-CBN Regional and TFC will be bringing some of the biggest Kapamilya stars led by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, fresh from the success of “A Second Chance.” The blockbuster team will be joined by hottest Kapamilya stars Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao, and Enchong Dee who will showcase their sizzling talents on stage.
Shaina, lead star of “Nathaniel” on TFC.tv, is known for her sharp dancing skills aside from her powerful performances as a dramatic actress.
Enchong on the other hand, has been thrilling Filipinas all over the world with his chinito looks and exciting moves.
Maja, dubbed Dance Princess of the Philippine entertainment industry, has proven through her performances worldwide, that she is in fact, dance royalty. She has raised her career a notch higher in 2015 and has captured more audiences as a recording artist as well.
Host and comedian Pooh will also inject comical performances that are expected to make the crowd burst into laughter.

In addition to the stellar line-up of performances, OKGo! Japan will also bring the Bea-John Lloyd starrer “A Second Chance,” the highest grossing Filipino film of all time. Kapamilyas in Japan will get to witness the sequel to the iconic film “One More Chance” which follows the love journey of iconic characters Popoy (John Lloyd) and Basha (Bea) and tackles the hardships of a married life of a millennial couple. After creating a cult following, it has reached another biggest milestone as the highest grossing Filipino movie of all time.
Beyond the performances, Kapamilyas in the Chiba prefecture and the whole of the Kanto region can also enjoy the exhibits from sponsors Philippine Airlines and Asia Yaosho.

As a New Year’s gift, loyal TFC subscribers from Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba Prefecture will get complimentary tickets. After the show, VVIP ticket holders can also get a chance to meet and greet their favorite Kapamilya stars. Also joining the Kapamilyas are Labor Attache Maria Luz Talento and Welfare officer Carmelita Raquiza.

Celebrate the New Year with some of the hottest Kapamilya stars in the upcoming “OK Go! Japan” on January 10, Sunday at the Chiba Bunka Kaikan in Chiba Prefecture, Japan (260-8661 Chiba-ken Chiba-shi, Chuo-ku Shijo-machi 11-2). Gates open at 12:00 n.n. The special movie screening of “A Second Chance” is at 2:15 p.m. while the show starts at 5:00 p.m.

For tickets, Kapamilyas can call the TFC hotline at 0120-832-863 (from landline) or 03-6868-2024 (from mobile) or contact our authorized dealers: WorldCom Japan (Tokyo) at 03-6868-3880; Mtrend (Tokyo) at 03-5413-6315; Munting Kusina (Kanagawa) at 090-6545-6355; Monlai (Chiba) at 080-3424-2533; and Yahow (Tokyo) at 080-6871-5000.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/TFCJapan

The action-packed Philippines vs. the World in StubHub Center and world-class One Kapamilya Go! in Oracle Arena, along with TFC Sama Saya events highlight TFC’s October

October 2015 was a memorable month of “firsts” for TFC in North America, highlighted by two giant events held only a week apart: the unforgettable, action-packed and world-class boxing matches of Philippines vs the World at StubHub Center on October 17, a partnership among ABS-CBN Sports + Action, ALA International and TFC, featuring Filipino boxing champions Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, Albert “Prince” Pagara, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo, and Jason “El Nino” Pagara from ALA International and US-based champion Bruno Escalante; and the One Kapamilya Go in Oracle Arena on October 25 with the cast of the top-rated teleserye, Pangako Sa ‘Yo - Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Jodi Sta Maria, Angelica Panganiban, Ian Veneracion, Thou “Takong” Reyes and DJ JhaiHo “Coring” with internationally renowned singers, Charice, Erik Santos and Morissette.

“People have already seen all the celebrity and VIP photos on traditional and social media for our October events, especially for One Kapamilya Go. This time, we want to cast the spotlight on the fans so everyone can see their engagement, interaction, and most importantly, their joy from attending and participating in TFC events. At the same time, we want to pay tribute to our Filipino boxing champions from ALA International who made their very successful debut in the U.S. via Philippines vs The World,” said ABS-CBN North America Head of Ad Sales, Events & Trade Marketing Ricky Resurreccion.

Of course, one can’t forget the continuing TFC Sama Saya even at the onset of Fall with several events held in New Jersey, Las Vegas, Nevada and Milpitas, California.

Here are captured scenes from the October 2015 events of TFC North America where we will simply let the photos tell the story:

One Kapamilya Go at Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, October 25, 2015

Philippines Vs The World (Pinoy Pride 33) at StubHub Center, Carson, California on October 17, 2015

TFC Sama Saya with Gelo and Michi Salta at Seafood City, Las Vegas; at the 3rd Annual Filipino American Festival Inc. with Jose Llana, Jared Martin and Don Tagala at Overpeck Bergen County Park in New Jersey; and at Season’s Marketplace with Lee Robin Salazar, Princess Ryan and Tet Hernandez in Milpitas