OPM icon Gary Valenciano is set to give audiences an intimate look into the lives of the Philippines’ most prominent figures with the launch of his new podcast, “Unshaken With Gary V,” premiering on Monday, May 25.
The program features heartfelt, unfiltered dialogues where Valenciano guides his guests through their most challenging moments, personal battles, and the ultimate breakthroughs that redefined their lives and careers.
During a press event in San Juan City, the legendary performer, widely known as “Mr. Pure Energy,” revealed that the show’s comfortable environment led many of his high-profile guests to open up like never before.
“Of all the guests that guested they say ‘Sir Gary, Tito Gary, I have not shared this in other interviews.’ Ang sarap ng feeling,” Valenciano shared.
Of all the guests that guested they say ‘Sir Gary, Tito Gary, I have not shared this in other interviews.’ It feels so good.
He further teased a particularly raw episode featuring an undisclosed guest who bared unexpected details about a past hardship.
“There is a particular person who shared what he went through, and he gave specific numbers. Grabe — and they go I have never shared this before,” he added.
There is a particular person who shared what he went through, and he gave specific numbers. It was intense — and they go I have never shared this before
Television host Kim Atienza will headline the podcast’s premiere episode. The star-studded first-season lineup also includes Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Toni Gonzaga, James Reid, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Michael V, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, AC Bonifacio, Gab Valenciano, Gloc-9, Robi Domingo, Alessandra de Rossi, Ice Seguerra, and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan.
The venture marks a historic milestone for local media, making Valenciano the first Filipino artist to anchor an original podcast on iHeartRadio, a move coinciding with iHeartMedia’s strategic expansion into the Asia-Pacific market.
“Unshaken With Gary V” serves as a major highlight of the yearlong 40th anniversary celebration of Manila Genesis Entertainment & Management Inc., which officially kicks off this coming June.