Kapamilya hosts Jhong Hilario, Jackie Gonzaga, and Cianne Dominguez closed It’s Showtime’s 15th year celebration with an advocacy on mental health awareness on Friday, October 25.

Closing this year's anniversary special, the team, collectively  known as JJC, shared a special message about their experiences as artists.

“Nagusap kami mga staff ano na concept natin. Last year ang concept namin is tungkol sa social media. (Sabi ko), ‘Ano kaya pwede maganda yung talagang napapanahon?’ And then nagkasundo kami. Parang ano ngayon ng Mental Health talaga. Maraming nakakaranas,” Jhong explained.

He also shared that the act was derived from the negative comments and feedback that his fellow hosts, Cianne and Jackie, had been receiving.

“Gusto ko magshine ito. Pinagpractice ko agad sila kasi ang inspirasyon ko rito yung mga nababasa ko sa social media tungkol sa kanila,” he said. 

“Lahat ng klase ng sakit na nararamdaman, naapektuhan po ang utak natin maaring maging cause ng stress, anxiety at yung malala ay depression.”

Jhong also reiterated that they are people, who despite showing a happy and fun side, also experience challenges and struggles.

“Hindi nakikita sa tao kung ano yung nararamdaman nila sa loob. May mga magagaling magtago pero lahat yan may pinagdadaanan. Hindi lahat ng okay lang, okay lang,” he remarked.

“Hindi niyo malalaman hanggat hindi nangyayari sa inyo. Hindi niyo malalaman hangga’t walang pamilya nakakaranas nito.”

“Yung mga pinagdaanan kanina ni Cianne and yung performance ni Jackie at some point napagdaanan niyo rin.”

In their performance, Cianne portrayed a girl who was forced to do things she didn’t like in order to be accepted by those around her. She danced alongside former Sexbomb member and actress Rochelle Pangilinan.

Jackie, on the other hand, shared a very personal story about going through a breakup as she teamed up with Kapuso actor Kokoy de Santos for an aerial rope choreography.

For Jhong’s part, the artist-politician shared the stage with his daughter, Sarina Hilario, and social media personality Nina Guerrero. 

Jhong, Jackie, and Cianne also performed a daring number where they took turns riding the Cirque du Soleil “Wheel of Death,” impressing the audience and judges.

Their performance also featured other stars advocating for Mental Health Awareness, including actresses Maxene Magalona, Sofia Andres, and Louise delos Reyes, as well as beauty queens Kylie Verzosa and Michelle Dee, and singer Jed Madela.

“Ito po, hindi lang po ito performance. It’s an advocacy. Ngayong buwan po na ito ay World Mental Health Month,” Jhong expressed.

They also explained the importance of the green scarfs they were wearing.

“Yung green scarf kanina ang symbolism niyan ay ‘I care for your Mental Health’,” Jhong stated.

“Gusto namin magpasalamat sa lahat ng kaibigan naming artista, mga tao na tinawagan namin ay pumunta rito para maipaliwanag na naranasan talaga nila ang stress, depression, anxiety.”

The group also dedicated their performance to the staff and crew of the show who have been doing their best for the past weeks despite personal struggles.

“Inaalay din po namin itong performance din sa lahat ng showtime family kasi grabe yung pressure di ba? Pero nandyan pa rin kayo. Saludo kami sa inyo and we love you and we care for you,” Jhong said.

Vice added, “Ito yung nakalipas na linggo sobrang pangngarag ng mental health lalong lalo na sa aming mga staff kaya mahal na mahal namin kayo.”

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