'Kuan-On-One'. Photo from Melai Cantiveros' Instagram account. 

MANILA — Melai Cantiveros will highlight Bisaya culture with her new talk show "Kuan-On-One" starting July 2.

The first season of the talk show will feature talents like Kim Chiu, Sheryn Regis, Maymay Entrata, Christian Bables, Jason Dy, BINI members Aiah and Colet, among others.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Cantiveros said she is proud to show how many Filipino acts in the entertainment industry are proud Bisaya.

"Maraming mga Bisaya na grateful kasi kaming mga Bisaya, hindi maiwasan na mag-self pity kasi malayo kami sa central. Pero ngayon nung may ganito na show parang 'let our voice be heard' ganoon ang mga Bisaya, uy," she added.

With the talk show, Cantiveros also hopes to bridge the gap between regions in the country.

"Sobrang importante lalo na sa amin para mawala na 'yung mga separation (between) mga Bisaya, mga Tagalog, para in one na tayo," the comedianne said.

"Kasi marami na ring mga Bisaya, may mga radio stations na nga dito na Bisaya dito sa Manila eh ... very important na maging isa tao at talagang nagmamahalan tayo," she added. 

Cantiveros also wants to reach many people and make them feel at home like how comfortable she is talking in her language.

"Tapos na-appreciate nila ang 'Kuan-On-One' show at si Direk Lauren (Dyogi), sobrang na-appreciate nila ang ABS-CBN (dahil) nag-effort talaga gumawa ng show para sa mga (taga-)Visayas at Mindanao para ma-inspire sila. Lalo na 'yung mga OFWs, sila talaga ang pinaka-happy talaga, para silang nakauwi sa Pilipinas para hindi na sila ma-sepanx sa kanilang family," she said.

Cantiveros also revealed some dream guests she would like to have on the show, such as Manny Pacquiao, Jinkee Pacquiao, Annabelle Rama, Ellen Adarna, and more.

"Kuan-On-One" will air episodes starting July 2 on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel and iWantTFC.