This year’s “Magpasikat” showdown on It’s Showtime ended with a big win for Team Ogie Alcasid, Kim Chiu, MC, and Lassy! The judges, including Gabbi Garcia, Donny Pangilinan, Alice Dixson, Direk Rory Quintos, and ABS-CBN’s Freddie “FMG” Garcia, said it was tough to pick the winner because every team gave an amazing performance.
The ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer, Cory Vidanes, presented the grand prize of P300,000 to the winning team. Overjoyed, Ogie, Kim, MC, and Lassy hugged their co-hosts and thanked their hardworking crew. “Grabe, ‘di ko alam mananalo kami!” Kim exclaimed. Ogie also praised his teammates, saying, “Ang gagaling niyo!”
The winning team chose to donate their prize to the Angat Buhay Foundation to help with relief efforts for those affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
Other awards went to Jhong Hilario, Jackie Gonzaga, and Cianne Dominguez for second place, and Anne Curtis, Jugs Jugueta, and Teddy Corpuz for third.
Cory Vidanes expressed gratitude to It’s Showtime for bringing joy to audiences for 15 years, calling them a “big, happy family” and saying, “You are all winners.”
The winning team’s performance, featuring an original song by Ogie, a heartfelt skit by MC and Lassy, and a stunning circus-inspired dance by Kim, was all about the importance of rest and self-care. After the show, Kim shared her happiness on Instagram, saying, “I consider myself incredibly lucky to be part of this team!”
