Star Magic leading men Daniel Padilla, Gerald Anderson, and Donny Pangilinan and the hosts of “It’s Showtime” lead the comeback of Star Magic’s “All-Star Games 2023” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this Sunday (May 21).
For the main event this Sunday (May 21), Daniel, Gerald, and Donny will be joined by basketball teammates Ronnie Alonte, Zanjoe Marudo, Jeremiah Lisbo, Argel Saycon, Lance Carr, Paolo Gumabao, Miko Raval, Jimboy Martin, JV Kapunan, Gerard Acao, and Joseph Marco. They will go against the “It’s Showtime” family led by Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Ion Perez, Teddy Corpuz, JC de Vera, Eric Tai, Nyoy Volante, Zeus Collins, Jin Macapagal, Kid Yambao, Johannes Risler, Polo Laurel, and PBA player Arwind Santos.
On the other hand, Seth Fedelin and Ashton Salvador headline the Star Magic Mixed Rookies for basketball with Luke Alford, Kice, Tan Rocal, Isaiah Dela Cruz, Neil Coleta, River Joseph, Karl Gabriel, Jimmy Nocon, Tom Doromal, Marco Santiago, Lance Lucido, Joaquin Santos, and JB Agustin. They will be up against the team of BGYO Akira, JL, Mikki with Kobie Brown, Rob Blackburn, Yamyam Gucong, Elyson de Dios, Russu Laurente, Crismar Menchavez, Dustine Mayores, Kyron Aguilera, Dan Delgado, Tristan Ramirez, and Batit Espiritu.
Belle Mariano, Alexa Ilacad, Francine Diaz, Andi Abaya, Jackie Gonzaga, and Cianne Dominguez will be the muse of the respective teams.
Aside from the basketball games, another thing to watch is the volleyball game between the Star Magic Lady Spikers and Star Magic Lady Setters. Star Magic Lady Spikers is composed of Loisa Andalio, Analain Salvador, Vivoree Esclito, Anji Salvacio, Gillian Vicencio, Angela Ken, Ashley Colet, Carmella Ford, Mutya Orquia, Aya Fernandez, VJ Ai dela Cruz, PJ Endrinal, Erin Navarro, Jhai Ho plus PVL volleyball players Aby Maraño and Rachel Ann Daquis. BINI Milkha with Janah Zaplan banner the Star Magic Lady Setters with Brenda Mage, Thamara Alexandria, Abi Kassem, Isabel Laohoo, Arabella del Rosario, Krystl Ball, Seham Daghlas, Sela Guia, Khyza Villalino, Rica Kriemhild, Moira Lacambra, and Mela Habijan with PVL spikers Myla Pablo and Gretchel Soltones.
Don’t miss out on the exciting badminton games with pairs Vivoree and Kaori Oinuma, Zach Guerrero and Seham, Isabel and Kei Kurosawa, Luke, and Gabb Birkin, Ashley and Maxine Trinidad, Darren and AC Bonifacio, Alexa Macanan and Drey Brown, Aiyana Perlas and Kerwin Ong, JM Yosures and Karen Bordador, and Kurt Mendoza and Rica Kreimhild.
For those who want to watch the games live, tickets are still available at www.smtickets.com.
Meanwhile, for the first time ever, an esports competition will be added to the Star Magic All-Star Games with the partnership of ABS-CBN and MPL Philippines. It will be live-streamed on May 27 (Saturday) featuring over 40 Star Magic artists like Robi Domingo, Donny Pangilinan, Anji Salvacion, Maymay Entrata, MPL host Mara Aquino, casters Manjean, Chantelle, Sonah, and Uomi, plus guest pro-players from MSC representatives Blacklist International and ECHO. It will be hosted by VJ Ai dela Cruz. Watch out as the stars and guest players play the MOBA game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Viewers won’t miss any of these events as both events will be live streamed on Star Magic’s YouTube channel.