Johnny Manahan leaves GMA, to sign with TV5

MANILA, Philippines, November 4 ------ Star maker Johnny Manahan, more popularly known as "Mr. M," has left GMA Network and will reportedly sign with TV5. In a report by PEP, Mr. M is set to sign his contract with TV5 later this week.

Mr. M was the consultant of the GMA Artist Center having launched the network's talent agency Sparkle. He is currently the director of TV5's "Vibe," an OPM music countdown show, adding credence to him signing with the network.

In her column for The STAR, TV5 reporter MJ Marfori said Mr. M is "deeply involved from the concept development of 'Vibe,' to the packaging of its 'Vibe Jocks,' and even in scouting the Gen V — the next-in-line personalities who will eventually join the main roster." The PEP report also said that Mr. M could be tapped to handle the talents of TV5's Media Quest.

Source: philstar.com