EXCLUSIVE ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW with Philippine Entertainment’s Most Influential Woman on CITIZEN PINOY! Ms. CHARO SANTOS, popularly and lovingly referred to as “Ate Charo” on the multi-awarded and longest running drama anthology program on Philippine television, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” will share her valuable insights and life lessons as she joins attorney-to-the-stars MICHAEL J. GURFINKEL for a very rare and special one-on-one interview on the season premiere of CITIZEN PINOY.  CITIZEN PINOY – airs every Sunday at 5:40 pm (PST), with replays on Wednesdays at 12:15 am (PST) on TFC. CITIZEN PINOY also airs on ANC-US every Sunday at 12:00 am with replays on Sundays at 8 am and Thursdays at 7 pm, all PST; and on ANC- Philippines every Sunday at 4 pm with replays at 12 midnight on Mondays.

REDWOOD CITY, CA. --- In the course of her lifetime, she has played a rich array of roles.  Very early in her career, she established herself as an award-winning dramatic actress for her performance in “Itim.”  Her brilliant portrayals in cinema classics like “Kisapmata,” and “Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak” were memorable.

“Maalaala Mo Kaya”  (Do You Remember?) was launched in 1991, and for 18 years now, Charo Santos, also known as  “Ate Charo” has been the voice, the face, and the mentor behind memorable episodes and stories that have made “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) the longest-running drama anthology program on Philippine television today.  

At present, Charo Santos is also the President of the biggest broadcast network in the Philippines --- ABS-CBN and also the first woman president of the media conglomerate and is one of the most influential people in entertainment.  Charo Santos is very committed to what she has set out to do; and is very compassionate towards her “kapamilya.”  It is very fitting to have this incredible woman to be the very first featured guest on the new season of CITIZEN PINOY.

Leading US immigration attorney MICHAEL J. GURFINKEL does a special one-on-one interview with Ms. CHARO SANTOS on the most popular immigration program on television – CITIZEN PINOY.  Be sure to watch this big season opener, a rare chance to listen to insights from everyone’s beloved “Ate Charo,” who shares with the viewers candid yet valuable life lessons that she has also learned throughout her inspiring journey.  

Of course, more of your immigration questions will also be answered when Atty. MICHAEL J. GURFINKEL brings you an all-new season of CITIZEN PINOY this Sunday (June 28), at 5:40 pm (PST) with a replay on Wednesday, at 12:15 am (PST) on TFC.  Be sure to watch this interesting and informative episode.

CITIZEN PINOY is made possible with the support of friends who are committed to giving back to the Filipino community: Asian Journal -- with circulation in Northern and Southern California, Nevada, and in the East Coast; and Arko Foods.  CITIZEN PINOY is also supported by ABS-CBN Global’s key product offerings: Star Kargo, Starry Starry Store, ABS-CBN Telecom and TFCDirect.

Informative.  Entertaining.  Inspiring.  Watch CITIZEN PINOY -- the Filipino American community’s immigration program every Sunday at 5:40 pm (PST), with replays on Wednesdays at 12:15 am (PST) on TFC. CITIZEN PINOY also airs on ANC-US every Sunday at 12:00 am with replays on Sundays at 8 am and Thursdays at 7 pm, all PST; and on ANC- Philippines every Sunday at 4 pm with replays at 12 midnight on Mondays.