Kris Aquino on Transferring to GMA 7 is 90% sure, source says.

There is no denying that Kris Aquino is still one of the most sought-after TV personalities these days. That is evident as her possible transfer to another network is being a big puzzle. According to well-placed sources, the Queen of All Media is now up to 90% sure to move to GMA-7, the staunchest rival of her current network, ABS-CBN.

According to insiders who are privy about the negotiations between Kris and other parties involved, she is more likely to soon ink a huge deal with the Kapuso network. They are very sure that she will not take any pressure from ABS-CBN because she is almost very determined to move to the other station.

The negotiations between Kris and GMA-7 don’t surprise anyone. Sources added that Kris’ network contract with ABS-CBN had already expired in October. ABS-CBN has been reportedly offering new contract deals to the controversial actress-TV host. But to no avail, Kris seems to always defer signing any contract renewal.

A Very Big Switch

But there is a new twist to this story and this one would surely shake up the TV industry in 2014. According to sources, Kris has already concluded discussions with GMA-7 president and CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon. They have reportedly agreed to make the transfer final. But wait, there’s more.

Kris is also reportedly set to talk with TV5 CEO Manny V. Pangilinan (MVP). This comes as a surprise. Kris and MVP are not about to talk about the latter’s counter offer for Kris. Sources say that they will be discussing about Kris’ imminent transfer to GMA-7 and MVP is pushing for it!

It turns out that Mr. Gozon is reportedly decided to sell his full GMA-7 stake to MVP. That will give the TV5 CEO the majority of the power/control over Kapuso network. The other two major owners of interest in GMA-7 are reportedly determined to keep their stakes and remain as among the top owners of the company.

Hitting Two Birds In One Stone

If that happens, it could be possible that Kris could still take the offer to become TV5 president. She could easily juggle between being a network president and a talent of another affiliated network. 

According to more sources, Kris also consulted with TAPE Inc owner (and Eat Bulaga producer) Tony Tuviera about this decision. Mr. Tuviera is known for his strong connections and ties with GMA-7, where Eat Bulaga has been airing for 19 years this January. If all negotiations are finalized and Kris finally moves to GMA-7, it is expected that her first project would be a sitcom with Vic Sotto.

Shaking Up Philippine TV

This development would surely create an avalanche in the Philippine TV industry. For quite some time now, MVP has been eyeing GMA-7 because he has always wanted its content to be integrated into his other companies, particularly Smart Communications and PLDT, which provide online and mobile content to subscribers. 

Could this be the reason why many changes are happening to GMA-7 these days, particularly when it comes to programming? If Kris moves to the network, it will be her homecoming. It could be recalled that it was GMA-7 that gave her the break to be a talkshow host via the shows ‘Startalk’ and ‘The Kris Aquino Show’ in 1995. - See more at: 

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