From the bustling streets of Quiapo to the grand stage of Araneta Coliseum, Coco Martin and his gang took a break from their usual drama to spread some holiday cheer.
This time, they brought a whole new kind of 'action'—trading street fights for stage lights as they battled it out with impressive dance moves for the ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2024 titled "Shine Kapamilya: Tulong-Tulong Ngayong Pasko," which aired in a two-part special over the weekend.
What better way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year than a joyful gathering with the family, right? This marks the second Christmas that the “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” family has celebrated together, and their camaraderie truly shone in their vibrant song-and-dance spectacle.
Coco Martin rocked the stage with his fun singing and signature dance steps. The good vibes soared when his tropa—Jojit Lorenzo, Ryan Martin, Marc “Big Mac” Andaya, Sugar Ray “Mammoth” Estroso, and Renz “Baby Giant” Bana—joined him on stage in a euphoric performance for the Kapamilya community.
In another act, more cast members came together to sing and groove to disco hits from the ’90s. It was the perfect Christmas party vibe! Among the stars who lit up the stage were seasoned actors John Estrada, Cherry Pie Picache, Pen Medina, Allan Paule, Joey Marquez, Rosanna Roces, and the crowd favorite Roda, played by Joel Lamangan. Adding to the revelry were Ronwaldo Martin, Kim Domingo, Maika Rivera, and John Medina, who all joined in the holiday hataw.
But surprise! It turns out they were already rocking the stage as early as rehearsal time. The cast brought the same energy as they turned prep hours into their own little Yuletide bash.
In the behind-the-scenes video, Coco is seen perfecting his moves and seemingly giving directions on stage as well. It’s no easy feat choreographing a group this big, but everyone brought their A-game. The ensemble gave their all during rehearsals, all while sharing candid moments and turning prep time into a festive celebration in itself.