Reigning Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo has officially signed with Sparkle GMA Artist Center, formalizing her move into the Kapuso network’s talent roster. The contract signing was held Tuesday at GMA Network.
Among those present at the ceremony were GMA Network Senior Vice President and lawyer Annette Gozon-Valdes, Sparkle First Vice President Joy Marcelo and Senior Talent Manager Tracy Garcia.
The signing marks a new phase for Manalo, whose pageant career has kept her in the public eye and whose next steps now appear set to unfold within mainstream entertainment.
Speaking after the signing, Manalo expressed gratitude for the welcome she received from the network. “I am very thankful for the warm welcome from GMA, Ms. Annette, Ms. Joy, and everyone else. Even before I signed, I already felt the love and care from the team,” she said.
Manalo joins Sparkle while carrying the distinction of being the reigning Miss Universe Philippines 2025. Her signing comes at a time when she remains one of the country’s most recognizable beauty queens following her recent international pageant run. Projects are already being lined up for her, spanning acting, hosting and fashion-related work.
Among the projects mentioned is her participation in GMA Prime’s fantasy series “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre,” which is among the opportunities now taking shape following her move to Sparkle.
For Sparkle, Manalo’s addition brings in a titleholder with strong name recall and a polished public presence. For Manalo, the signing opens a new chapter beyond pageantry, one that now places her on a wider entertainment platform with the network already signaling plans for what comes next.