Meet the first Filipino ambassador of Hong Kong Disneyland

Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Gisele Abejero is the first Filipino ambassador of Hong Kong Disneyland. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/12/09/20231209-gisele-abejero.jpg' ><figcaption>Gisele Abejero is the first Filipino ambassador of Hong Kong Disneyland. <em>Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>HONG KONG -- Hong Kong Disneyland finally has a Filipino ambassador. </p><p>After performing at the theme park for 17 years, Gisele Abejero finally gets the opportunity to represent her fellow employees -- around 5,000 of them -- for an entire year.</p><p>She has been appointed as ambassador for 2024 to 2025, along with Hong Kong's Beyan Tse. </p><p>"I'm so happy and honored, and very proud to be the first Hong Kong Disneyland ambassador from the Philippines," Abejero said during a quick chat with ABS-CBN News and other Philippine media on the sidelines of the launch of Hong Kong Disneyland's newest attraction, World of Frozen.</p><p>"I hope you visit us here in Arendelle," she added, referring to the area inspired by the popular "Frozen" movies.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/17/23/hong-kong-disneyland-launches-world-of-frozen'>'Let it go like never before': Hong Kong Disneyland launches World of Frozen attraction</a></li></ul><p>Before chatting with the Philippine media, Abejero wrapped up her performance of "Festival of the Lion King," which she has been doing for the past 15 years.</p><p>She has also graced the stage in Hong Kong Disneyland's "The Golden Mickeys" and "Mickey and the Wondrous Book," allowing her to pursue her passion for dance.</p><p>"I grew up with Disney, watching cartoons," Abejero recalled. "I did auditions for Hong Kong Disneyland in the Philippines and they called me and [said] 'you're in the show.'"</p><p><script src='https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5' async type='text/javascript'></script></p><div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS/videos/871425394296512/' data-width='auto'> </div><p>When asked why she continues to work in Hong Kong Disneyland for 17 years and counting, she replied: "The people here, all the cast members, they're amazing, loving people. And of course, my passion for dancing."</p><p>"It's like I'm not working here at all. I love what I do. And I'm here in the happiest place on earth," she declared. </p><p>As Hong Kong Disneyland's newest ambassador, Abejero said she and Tse have "graduated" from their original tasks and are ready to "start a new journey." </p><p>"The ambassador is representing all the employees in Hong Kong Disneyland," said Tse, whose background is finance. "So you build a bridge between the community and the different parts of our company, and we will connect them together." </p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Hong Kong Disneyland ambassadors Beyan Tse (left) and Gisele Abejero. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/12/09/20231209-gisele-abejero1.jpg' ><figcaption>Hong Kong Disneyland ambassadors Beyan Tse (left) and Gisele Abejero. <em>Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The Disney ambassador program dates back to 1965, when Walt Disney himself selected a representative in time for the theme park's 10th anniversary. </p><p>It has since been implemented in Disney parks and resorts worldwide. </p><p>Aside from representing their fellow employees, ambassadors are also tasked to take part in community service activities and welcome guests from around the world. </p>

<p>"I'm so happy and honored, and very proud to be the first Hong Kong Disneyland ambassador from the Philippines," Abejero said during a quick chat with ABS-CBN News and other Philippine media on the sidelines of the launch of Hong Kong Disneyland's newest attraction, World of Frozen.</p><p>"I hope you visit us here in Arendelle," she added, referring to the area inspired by the popular "Frozen" movies.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/17/23/hong-kong-disneyland-launches-world-of-frozen'>'Let it go like never before': Hong Kong Disneyland launches World of Frozen attraction</a></li></ul><p>Before chatting with the Philippine media, Abejero wrapped up her performance of "Festival of the Lion King," which she has been doing for the past 15 years.</p><p>She has also graced the stage in Hong Kong Disneyland's "The Golden Mickeys" and "Mickey and the Wondrous Book," allowing her to pursue her passion for dance.</p><p>"I grew up with Disney, watching cartoons," Abejero recalled. "I did auditions for Hong Kong Disneyland in the Philippines and they called me and [said] 'you're in the show.'"</p><p><script src='https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5' async type='text/javascript'></script></p><div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS/videos/871425394296512/' data-width='auto'> </div><p>When asked why she continues to work in Hong Kong Disneyland for 17 years and counting, she replied: "The people here, all the cast members, they're amazing, loving people. And of course, my passion for dancing."</p><p>"It's like I'm not working here at all. I love what I do. And I'm here in the happiest place on earth," she declared. </p><p>As Hong Kong Disneyland's newest ambassador, Abejero said she and Tse have "graduated" from their original tasks and are ready to "start a new journey." </p><p>"The ambassador is representing all the employees in Hong Kong Disneyland," said Tse, whose background is finance. "So you build a bridge between the community and the different parts of our company, and we will connect them together." </p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Hong Kong Disneyland ambassadors Beyan Tse (left) and Gisele Abejero. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/12/09/20231209-gisele-abejero1.jpg' ><figcaption>Hong Kong Disneyland ambassadors Beyan Tse (left) and Gisele Abejero. <em>Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The Disney ambassador program dates back to 1965, when Walt Disney himself selected a representative in time for the theme park's 10th anniversary. </p><p>It has since been implemented in Disney parks and resorts worldwide. </p><p>Aside from representing their fellow employees, ambassadors are also tasked to take part in community service activities and welcome guests from around the world. </p>

<p>After performing at the theme park for 17 years, Gisele Abejero finally gets the opportunity to represent her fellow employees -- around 5,000 of them -- for an entire year.</p><p>She has been appointed as ambassador for 2024 to 2025, along with Hong Kong's Beyan Tse. </p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Gisele Abejero is the first Filipino ambassador of Hong Kong Disneyland. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/12/09/20231209-gisele-abejero.jpg' ><figcaption>Gisele Abejero is the first Filipino ambassador of Hong Kong Disneyland. <em>Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>HONG KONG -- Hong Kong Disneyland finally has a Filipino ambassador. </p>

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