The roster of talents under Sparkle GMA Artist Center continues to grow as the agency officially welcomed its newest artists — Kobie Brown, Baninay Bautista, and Nicole Fortuna — during a contract signing event held on May 12, 2026 at the GMA Network Center.
The special event marked another milestone for Sparkle as content creators and digital personalities Nicole Fortuna and Baninay Bautista officially joined Status by Sparkle, while actor and television personality Kobie Brown formally became part of the agency’s growing roster of stars.
Present during the signing ceremony were Annette Gozon-Valdes, Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group of GMA Network and President and CEO of GMA Films; Sparkle First Vice President Joy Marcelo; Senior Assistant Vice President for Talent Sales, Branding, and Marketing Anne Puno-Ignacio; Assistant Vice President for Talent Recruitment and Development Jenny Donato; Assistant Vice President for Sales and Marketing Renze Banawa; Assistant Vice Presidents for Talent Management Vic del Rosario Jr. and Tracy Garcia; and Sparkle Consultant Lawrence Tan, together with Sparkle officers, staff, members of the media, and co-managers.
Hosted by Meghan Dionisio, the program highlighted the diverse and evolving lineup of artists now under the Sparkle banner.
Nicole Fortuna was the first to sign her contract. The Filipina-British content creator gained popularity online through her relatable and feel-good videos documenting her adjustment to life in the Philippines after growing up in England.
Following Nicole was Baninay Bautista, best known for her vibrant personality as a vlogger, host, live streamer, and former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother. Her move to Sparkle marks a new chapter in her entertainment career as she continues to expand her presence in digital and mainstream media.
The final signing ceremony featured Kobie Brown, who rose to fame after joining Pinoy Big Brother: Connect, where he emerged as the Third Big Placer. Kobie officially joined Sparkle alongside his talent manager Vic del Rosario Jr. and executives from Cornerstone Entertainment, including President Erickson Raymundo and Vice President Jeffrey Vadillo.
The event concluded with heartfelt messages from Kobie, Baninay, and Nicole, who expressed their gratitude for becoming part of the Sparkle family and shared their excitement for the opportunities ahead.
As Sparkle continues to strengthen its roster of artists and creators, the addition of Kobie Brown, Baninay Bautista, and Nicole Fortuna reflects the company’s commitment to discovering and nurturing talents from different platforms and backgrounds, bringing fresh and exciting entertainment to Kapuso audiences worldwide.
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