It’s Showtime’s annual Magpasikat competition has concluded with the team of Ogie Alcasid, Kim Chiu, MC Mua and Lassie Marquez winning the title of 2024 Grand Champions.
The team received top marks from a panel of five judges after their performance on October 22, in which they spoke about their personal journeys and challenges in show business.
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Head Corey Vidanes made the announcement, sparking emotional reactions from both Kim and Augie, who shared a heartfelt hug while Kim celebrated with enthusiasm.
The win marks Kim’s back-to-back Magpasikat wins, adding to her 2020, 2021 and 2023 titles. For Augie, MC and Lassie, this year’s win was a major milestone, marking their first victory in the famous anniversary. competition.
As a show of solidarity, the team donated a cash prize of PHP 300,000 to the victims of Typhoon Christina through the Angat Buhay Foundation. “Malaking tulong po eto sa mga nosanta,” — Kim shared, clearly touched by the opportunity to repay the debt.
The judges for this year’s Magpasikat included notables such as director Rory Quintos, actors Donny Pangilinan, Gabby Garcia, Alice Dixon, and former ABS-CBN President Freddy Garcia. Their support and appreciation for the outstanding performance of Team Ogie and Kim underscored the competition’s theme of resilience and perseverance.
In second place was the team of Jong Hilario, Sianna Dominguez and Jackie Gonzaga, who received a prize of PHP 200,000. The team of Anne Curtis, Jags Hugueta and Teddy Corpuz took third place.
Celebrated every year since It’s Showtime’s first anniversary in 2010, Magpasikat challenges the show’s hosts to create compelling performances that resonate with both viewers and judges. This year, five teams competed as part of It’s Showtime’s 15th anniversary celebration, bringing together the best talent from the midday show’s cast.