Janine Gutierrez (middle) is the latest Kapuso-turned-Kapamilya star, following the likes of (from left) Angel Locsin, Toni Gonzaga, Regine Velasquez, and Anne Curtis. ABS-CBN
MANILA — Acclaimed actress Janine Gutierrez on Friday became the latest in a long list of Kapuso-turned-Kapamilya stars, who have each reached greater career heights since transferring to ABS-CBN.
Gutierrez’s network switch is notable, as it comes amid ABS-CBN’s migration to digital after it was denied a fresh broadcast franchise by Duterte allies in Congress.
Gutierrez, like many GMA-7 artists who moved to ABS-CBN, had been enjoying prime status with lead or main roles in their former network, but ultimately opted for “growth” on the other side of the fence, as most of them have reasoned over the years.
In photos, here are 17 other former Kapuso celebrities who are currently or recently seen in the Kapamilya network, including when they transferred, and how long they’ve stayed:
Anne Curtis poses after renewing her contract with ABS-CBN in 2016. ABS-CBN.com
ANNE CURTIS
Kapamilya since: July 2004 (17 years)
Recently seen in: It’s Showtime
Toni Gonzaga poses after contract renewal with ABS-CBN in 2018. ABS-CBN.com
TONI GONZAGA
Kapamilya since: 2005 (16 years)
Currently seen in: Pinoy Big Brother
Recently seen in: Four Sisters Before the Wedding
Jake Cuenca poses after renewing his contract with ABS-CBN in 2018. ABS-CBN
JAKE CUENCA
Kapamilya since: October 2006 (15 years)
Recently seen in: Walang Hanggang Paalam, Sitsit
Angel Locsin poses after renewing her contract with ABS-CBN in 2018. ABS-CBN.com
ANGEL LOCSIN
Kapamilya since: August 2007 (14 years)
Currently seen in: Iba ‘Yan
Recently seen in: The General’s Daughter
Karylle poses during her guest ‘Star Patroller’ stint in May 2018. Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News
KARYLLE
Kapamilya since: December 2008 (13 years)
Currently seen in: It’s Showtime
Paulo Avelino smiles for cameras after his first contract-signing with ABS-CBN in 2011.
PAULO AVELINO
Kapamilya since: August 2011 (10 years)
Currently seen in: Walang Hanggang Paalam
Recently seen in: Fan Girl
Iza Calzado poses after renewing her contract with ABS-CBN in 2015. ABS-CBN
IZA CALZADO
Kapamilya since: January 2012 (9 years)
Currently seen in: Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin
Recently seen in: Loving Emily
JC de Vera poses after his contract renewal with ABS-CBN in February 2020. ABS-CBN.com
JC DE VERA
Kapamilya since: July 2013 (7 years)
Currently seen in: La Vida Lena
Recently seen in: The General’s Daughter
Kyla poses after her contract-signing with ABS-CBN’s Star Music in December 2016. Star Music
KYLA
Kapamilya since: February 2015 (6 years)
Currently seen in: ASAP Natin ‘To
Elmo Magalona poses after his contract-signing with ABS-CBN in November 2015.
ELMO MAGALONA
Kapamilya since: November 2015 (6 years)
Recently seen in: A Soldier’s Heart
Jona signs her contract with ABS-CBN’s Star Music in November 2016. Reyma Deveza, ABS-CBN News
JONA
Kapamilya since: February 2016 (5 years)
Currently seen in: ASAP Natin ‘To
Jaya poses after her contract-signing with ABS-CBN’s Star Music in December 2016. Star Music
JAYA
Kapamilya since: July 2016 (5 years)
Currently seen in: Tawag ng Tanghalan
Yassi Pressman poses after renewing her contract with ABS-CBN in January 2019. ABS-CBN.com
YASSI PRESSMAN
Kapamilya since: July 2016 (5 years)
Currently seen in: FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano
Recently seen in: The Tapes
Richard Gutierrez poses with ABS-CBN executives after renewing his contract with the network in 2018. ABS-CBN
RICHARD GUTIERREZ
Kapamilya since: May 2017 (4 years)
Currently seen in: FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano
Recently seen in: Unbreakable
Ogie Alcasid flashes a smile after his contract-signing with ABS-CBN in January 2017.
OGIE ALCASID
Kapamilya since: January 2017 (4 years)
Currently seen in: ASAP Natin ‘To
Ivana Alawi poses after her contract-signing with ABS-CBN in February 2020. ABS-CBN.com
IVANA ALAWI
Kapamilya since: April 2018 (3 years)
Recently seen in: Sino Ang May Sala?
Regine Velasquez poses after her contract-signing with ABS-CBN in October 2018. ABS-CBN.com
REGINE VELASQUEZ
Kapamilya since: October 2018 (3 years)
Currently seen in: ASAP Natin ‘To
Recently seen in: Yours Truly, Shirley