SB19 (center), Carlos Yulo (left), and young actor-comedian Awra Briguela take center stage in Team Vice Ganda ‘Magpasikat’ performance | Image: Screengrab from YouTube/@GMA Network
“It’s Showtime” hosts Vice Ganda, Karylle, and Ryan Bang kicked off its annual “Magpasikat” segment with an emotional performance featuring special appearances from P-pop group SB19, two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, and young actor-comedian Awra Briguela as they highlighted messages of “hope” in difficult times.
The production number began with Karylle opening up about the recent death of his father and how it taught her to hold on to hope in dealing with life. Karylle broke down in tears as she shared that she hopes her father knows how much she loves him and that he hears the song she recently wrote for him, which she performed afterwards.
Meanwhile, Bang, before performing an interpretative dance, tearfully looked back on the separation of his parents, saying that when he was a kid, his only hope in life was to never hear his parents fight. When he got older and his parents reconciled after their divorce, Bang said that was the time hope was also brought back to his life.
Vice Ganda, for his part, was asked about his viral moment when he broke down in tears on national television during an interaction between him and the “Mini Ms. U” contestant in August 2023.
The comedian-host explained that it was a difficult time for him as he was then dealing with the constant bashing about his relationship with Ion Perez and the “demolition job” against “It’s Showtime.” He shared that he was able to gather hope from the support from his co-hosts and the netizens.
In the middle of the production number, SB19 appeared, who shared their hopes about performing on a grand stage during their early years and how they are living their hopes and dreams now as they enjoy recognitions that elevate the status of P-pop.
They were then followed by an appearance by Yulo, who looked back on his gymnastics career and how he struggled before attaining the two golds in the Olympics. He hopes that people will continue to support him as he participates in more competitions in the future.
Briguela showed up and reflected on the brawl scandal he got caught up in that led to his arrest last year. The young actor-comedian said that he now tries to rebuild his life by doing significant things, such as going back to school.
Other ordinary people also made appearances, sharing their hopes and struggles, including a father, Roy, who struggled with gambling and other vices, and hopes for forgiveness and redemption
The performance number ended with an emotional reunion between an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) mother and her two children.
“It’s Showtime” is celebrating its 15th anniversary this October. The “Magpasikat” segment aims to honor the audience as hosts and other cast members compete against one another with striking performances as part of its week-long anniversary celebration.