Thanks to Wowowee,
Father & Daughter are finally reunited after 12 long
years of separation, this Week on Citizen Pinoy
A GREEN CARD THANKS TO WOWOWEE
When Daniel Costes (second from right) appeared as a Bigat-10
contestant during Wowowee’s 2005 live telecast in
NY, never did he imagine that he would “win”
a green card for his daughter, Kimberlyn (second from left),
whom he had not seen in over 12 years. Watch Citizen Pinoy
on TFC this Sunday, April 29 at 6 p.m.,
(with replay on Tuesday May 1st at 10:50 pm)
PST to find out how Willie Revillame helped this child achieve
the “American Dream.
REDWOOD CITY, CA. --- When Wowowee was telecast “live”
in New York in 2005, Daniel Costes was a contestant on Bigat-10.
A video was played of his 13-year old daughter Kimberlyn,
who was left behind in the Philippines. The entire audience
was in tears after this “long-distance” reunion.
But is it really a reunion if you can only see your child
on a video patch from thousands of miles away?
Daniel had arrived in New York in 1987 with dreams of a
better life. Shortly after, he met Athena and they fell
in love. Athena became pregnant with Daniel’s baby,
and while Daniel eagerly looked forward to being a father,
Athena had other plans. She returned to the Philippines,
where she gave birth to Kimberlyn. Later, Athena returned
to the United States, leaving Kimberlyn behind, and separating
from Daniel.
All alone in New York, and missing his daughter, (whom
he had not seen since birth), Daniel was consumed with tears
and sadness for his child.
During the live presentation of "Wowowee" in
New York in 2005, Daniel and Kimberlyn were featured in
a video conference on the show. The tears flowed between
father and daughter, and the audience as well, showing how
they longed to be together and to see each other in person.
This heart-tugging display of emotion moved the hearts of
many, including Willie Revillame and Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel,
who was there at the show. Having a charitable heart, Willie
asked Atty. Gurfinkel to help the Costes father-and-daughter
to be reunited. Daniel is finally united in the US with
his daughter Kimberlyn, who is now all grown-up at 15 years
old. Now, father and daughter can live and realize their
dreams in the land of the free, thanks to that fateful day
on Wowowee.
Watch how the emotional story of the Costes family unfolds
in this Sunday's episode of CITIZEN PINOY!
Join hosts Atty. MICHAEL J. GURFINKEL and Ms. GEL SANTOS-RELOS
as they provide the most relevant and up-to-date immigration
information to viewers and their families. There are many
lessons and tips to be learned from the show. Studio audiences
get their questions answered. And more exciting surprises
are in store! So keep tuned to your Fil-Am Sunday viewing
experience on April 29 -- CITIZEN PINOY
at 6:00 pm PST (TFC).
CITIZEN PINOY is made possible with the help of Asian
Journal Publications and Red Ribbon. It is also backed by
the support of ABS-CBN Global’s key product offerings
(Star Kargo, Starry Starry Store, ABS-CBNnow, Sarimanok
One and TFCDirect). Perlas ng Silangan Restaurant provided
food for the crew and Gloria Cabrera Salon for hair and
make-up. Indeed, the added support of the show’s new
sponsors manifests the growing popularity and the success
of CITIZEN PINOY within the Filipino-American community.
Informative. Entertaining. Inspiring. Don’t miss
the all-new season of CITIZEN PINOY Sundays at
6:00 pm (PST), with replays every Tuesday
at 10:50 pm (PST) on ABS-CBN Global's The Filipino
Channel (TFC).
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