Melai Cantiveros Upcoming Program ‘Kuan-On-One’ Will Showcase Bisaya Culture
MELAI CANTIVEROS – Kapamilya tv host and actress Melai Cantiveros said her new show wil highlight the Bisaya culture.
Melai Cantiveros is a well-known Filipino actress, comedian, host, and television personality. Her full name is Melisa “Melai” Cantiveros-Francisco. She became well-known in 2009 after winning the big prize on the reality series “Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up”.
Born in General Santos City, Philippines, on April 6, 1988, Melai has made a name for herself in the country’s entertainment industry by regularly making humorous appearances in films and television shows. Her television credits include the popular series “Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor” and “We Will Survive.”
Melai Cantiveros is also well-known for her hosting skills; she has co-hosted several TV programs, including the talent contest “Your Face Sounds Familiar” and the morning chat show “Magandang Buhay.”
The 36-year-old celebrity mom will use her new talk show “Kuan-On-One,” which premieres on July 2, to promote Bisaya culture. Notable visitors during the inaugural season include BINI members Aiah and Colet, Kim Chiu, Sheryn Regis, Maymay Entrata, Christian Bables, Jason Dy, and others.
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At a press conference on Tuesday, Melai Cantiveros expressed her pride in showcasing the many Filipino entertainers who are proud to be Bisaya.
“Maraming mga Bisaya na grateful kasi kaming mga Bisaya, hindi maiwasan na mag-self pity kasi malayo kami sa central. Pero ngayon nung may ganito na show parang ‘let our voice be heard’ ganoon ang mga Bisaya, uy,” she added.
Cantiveros also hopes to heal divisions among the nation’s regions through the talk show.
“Sobrang importante lalo na sa amin para mawala na ‘yung mga separation (between) mga Bisaya, mga Tagalog, para in one na tayo,” the comedianne said.
“Kasi marami na ring mga Bisaya, may mga radio stations na nga dito na Bisaya dito sa Manila eh … very important na maging isa tao at talagang nagmamahalan tayo,” she added.
Cantiveros wants to communicate with as many people as possible while maintaining her native tongue and making them feel at ease.
“Tapos na-appreciate nila ang ‘Kuan-On-One’ show at si Direk Lauren (Dyogi), sobrang na-appreciate nila ang ABS-CBN (dahil) nag-effort talaga gumawa ng show para sa mga (taga-)Visayas at Mindanao para ma-inspire sila. Lalo na ‘yung mga OFWs, sila talaga ang pinaka-happy talaga, para silang nakauwi sa Pilipinas para hindi na sila ma-sepanx sa kanilang family,” she said. Cantiveros also shared that she hopes to have dream guests such as Manny Pacquiao, Jinkee Pacquiao, Annabelle Rama, Ellen Adarna, and others on the show.
“Kuan-On-One” is set to premiere on July 2 on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel and iWantTFC.